Problem discussion: The Connected Home is today within reach and possible for the consumer to obtain. All components are available. On the other hand there is only a fragment of the Swedish consumers that as of today have embraced it. The broad public has so far reacted to the offers with a mix of incomprehension and disinterest. Conducted surveys point out a number of problems ranging from proble

Syfte: Hur ser processen frŒn konststudent till framgŒngsrik konstnŠr ut och vilken roll spelar nŠtverket i denna process? Metod: Med en abduktiv ansats, har vi nŠrmat oss frŒgestŠllningen. Definitioner av konstvŠrlden har gjorts utifrŒn ett konstsociologiskt perspektiv och till detta har lagts fšretagsekonomiska perspektiv fšr att undersška vikten av strategier och nŠtverk. Teoretiska perspektiv:

Results are mixed as to whether the contingent-claim approach to credit risk evaluation is superior to other methods. We question the validity of prior research that has attempted to answer this question by applying normal distribution to calculate the implied probabilities of default in their assessment of Black- Scholes-Merton models. This is because, unlike the research community, the actual Mo

The paper is divided into 8 chapters: Introduction, Background, Theoretical Framework,Methodology & Data Sampling, Results, Analysis, Discussion and finally Conclusion and Proposals for Further Research. The introduction chapter in brief discuses theory of decoupling suggests that emerging markets can be unaffected by crisis in developed economies, while theory of financial integration states

The purpose of this study is to investigate, at the Stockholm Exchange during the period 1994 to 2006, whether certain quotations with particular characteristics can be said to produce positive abnormal returns relatively larger than others. We measure the initial return as well as the mid and long run abnormal returns for firms quoted on the Stockholm Exchange during 1994 and 2006 based on quotat

Syfte: Syftet är att se hur och om hjälporganisationer idag kommunicerar företags CSR- engagemang (Corporate Social Responsibility) via internet, samt undersöka om bättre kommunikation via internet kan leda till ökade bidrag. Metod: Uppsatsen använder ett kvalitativt tillvägagångssätt med en abduktiv ansats som utgångspunkt. Vi har tittat på ett antal studieobjekt och med hjälp av undersökningsfor

Open Source projects are collaborative processes that generate value for users but generally disallow actors to generate revenue directly from the product that is developed. Nonetheless, many companies are involved in Open Source projects. Therefore it is of interest to study what kind of mechanisms are involved in how companies capture value from Open Source project involvement, and also what kin

Syftet med uppsatsen är att undersöka hur selektiva målgrupper integreras och blir delaktiga i den varumärkesbyggande processen. Problemdiskussionen resulterar i frågeställningen, Hur skapas en tvåvägskommunikation där varumärket förankras genom att målgruppen integreras och blir delaktig i kommunikationsprocessen? Jag har använt mig av en kvalitativ metod och informationsinsamlandet har skett gen

En sammanfattning av uppsatsen på maximalt 8000 tecken.

The overall objective of this thesis was to investigate how CSR is approached by commercial banks in the U.S and Sweden respectively. We have therefore made a comparative analysis of the national differences in terms of CSR. This research was done by introducing and identifying dimensions that affect the CSR practices in each country. These dimensions have been analyzed based on the national busin

This research tests two different focus groups with the purpose of developing quantitative online surveys suitable for a specific target group. Depending on where in the development process of the survey the researcher is, somewhat different focus groups should be used. If the researcher is far into the development of the survey a focus group with the questionnaire template as discussion basis cou

This paper studies the identity regulation, identity work and self identities in knowledge intensive firms after mergers and acquisitions. Based on one to one interviews and secondary data collected from various sources, we identified two major sources of self identities in IBM Global Business Service Office in Malmö. These two sources of self identification is analyzed and discussed in our paper.

Syfte: Syftet med uppsatsen är att undersöka och skapa en djupare förståelse för betydelsen av intern värdering av det intellektuella kapitalet för Sigma Exallon. Detta för att undersöka om en multiplikatoreffekt kan uppstå. Metod: Denna uppsats är en fallstudie av Sigma Exallon. I uppsatsen har vi utgått från en kvalitativ metod och genomfört tio intervjuer med medarbetare inom Sigma Exallon. Vi

Innovation is the key factor of economic growth. Investment in innovation is largely emphasized throughout the world. Sweden has been quite successful in developing high technology and has almost the highest R&D expenditure in terms of its GDP during the recent decade. Due to business practice, issues such as information asymmetry and agency problems hinder firms from raising external funds fr

In this research we set out to explore brand building processes in professional service firms. There has been considerable conceptualization of service branding and corporate branding as emerging phenomena; yet, analysis of how these processes are strategically conceptualized is from our perspective lacking. Qualitative study following an abductive approach using Symbolic Interaction as a research

The time of easily recoverable oil is coming towards an end, and oil companies start to look at other frontiers where the oil is more difficult to reach in order to secure future supply. One of those areas is the arctic which is considered to have a great amount of oil and gas and is at the present time relatively unexplored. Since the arctic climate is severe, it is consistent with extra costs to

In our study a matrix configuration along two dimensions, namely affiliation towards Volvo and locus of control emerged. Based on this matrix and the discernible discursive influences it is possible to describe four types of self-identities. These four types of self-identity are discussed and evaluated. Additionally the findings are contemplated against the backdrop of Labour Process Theory which

Problem: There are strong forces from for instance politicians, who want to allow third party access to the district heating market, as has already been done in the electricity and gas markets. But what would be the consequences of a third party access to the district heating market? Will it create a competitive market, and will it be able to put any pressure on the prices? What will be the conseq

Magic Formula gav på den nordiska marknaden under 15 år en årlig avkastning på 25,81%, jämfört med 30,8% på den amerikanska marknaden. Vår modifierade formel gav en avkastning på 21,9%. Testerna mot CAPM stärker tron på EMHs existens i en svag form

OMX spreads decline from 2001-2006. The average volume and average number of trades / trading frequency increases over this period, whereas the average trade size decreases consistent with greater retail investor activity. Macroeconomic factors such as interest rates, inflation rate and GDP rate do not seem to affect changes in the spreads.