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The purpose of this study is to explore how relationship benefits and sacrifices matter in relation to members of referral networks and how these aspects affect overall member satisfaction. This study has an explanatory research approach since it aims to, by testing hypotheses; explain the impact relationship benefits and sacrifices have on satisfaction. It is based on both qualitative and quantit
The purpose of this master thesis is to examine in which way dividend policies are affected by managers strive for financial flexibility in listed Swedish firms. The underlying reason for the thesis is to attain a broader knowledge regarding dividend policies. Since present theories do not provide a satisfactory explanation or are not satisfactory tested, we find it relevant to perform a study wit
Since the objective of this thesis is to determine the performance measurement system in companies active in Iranian shipping industry we define what we mean by the performance measurement system. Neely (2005) defines PMS as the set of metrics used to quantify both the efficiency and effectiveness of actions. So the title of this thesis will be ``Performance Measurement System in shipping industry
The purpose of the study is to provide empirical evidence if the exposure to in-store TV in retail stores does effect customer-based brand equity of the advertised product. A cross-sectional research design and a deductive approach to theory are used. The quantitative data consists of structured observations and structured interviews with a sample size of n=169. A control group was used to be able
In a time full of environmental changes the need for understandings of the operational work and services, the control of the business and key figures, and flexibility to adapt to different circumstances is crucial in many organizations. In a time where national borders are getting more and more invisible and where the humans are traveling and moving more than ever it is even more important to have
Vårt syfte är att bidra till teori inom direktförsäljning, genom att ur ett dramaturgiskt perspektiv, studera hur social interaktion och relationer påverkar konsumenter under ett home party. Uppsatsen utgår från teorier inom socialisering och socialpsykologisk påverkan. Ett dramaturgiskt perspektiv utifrån Goffman och Burke, används som ett verktyg vid empiri och analys. Det är en kvalitativ studi
En sammanfattning av uppsatsen på maximalt 8000 tecken.
Vår undersökning har belyst marknaden för fondplaceringstjänster inom PPM-förvaltning. Studien har presenterat bredden av de olika fondplaceringsföretagen samt beskrivit de grundläggande delarna i denna förvaltning från avgiftsstruktur till tillsyn och referensramar för placeringar. Studien har använt sig av en kvalitativ metod där vi vidareutvecklat en kvalitativ riskbedömningsmodell utvecklat av
The purpose of this study is to investigate how identity regulation can be enacted and enhance the understanding on storytelling as a powerful identity regulation device.
Cointegration analysis using the Johansen Method on 3 different sample periods (2-, 4-, and 8-year samples) concluded evidence of one cointegrating vector in the 2 and 8 year samples while the 4 year data gave mixed results suggesting the economic shock (Global Financial Crisis) of 2007 and on may have affected those results. Overall, we conclude little diversification benefits between the markets
Magisteruppsatsen, Hur påverkas kreditbedömningen i svenska banker vid ett avskaffande av revisionsplikten, har två syften. Uppsatsens huvudsyfte är att undersöka hur ett avskaffande av revisionsplikten kommer att påverka kreditgivningar i svenska banker. Författarna har även konstruerat ett kompletterande syfte, där de undersöker hur finanskriser kan påverka kreditgivningar. Litteraturgenomgången
The present paper analyzes the valuation effects of geographical diversification by examining mergers and acquisitions involving acquirers from 12 developed European countries and U.S. target firms over the period 1999-2007. Our findings suggest that acquisitions of overvalued U.S. targets do not cause, on average, any significant change in the excess values of European acquirers. However, after c
Problem: More information is needed on how a company can overcome hardship during stormy business cycles. Appropriate management strategies on how to get the business going as the dust settles is essential in order for a company to sustain on the market. Management in any recession is difficult, especially in today´s turmoil. Nonetheless, corporate strategic renewal is needed to mitigate the risk
Our purpose with this study is to gain insight into the practice and effects of leadership training. The study is a qualitative case study based on semi-structured, face to face interviews and observations. We have used a hermeneutic methodology to guide our analysis. The specific core assumptions about reality and knowledge that guides this research is of an interpretive and constructive characte
The purpose of this thesis is to identify similarities and differences in implementation and application of IFRS in the Big Four audit firms. In order to do this we are going to see how interpretations of IFRS are shared and transferred within the audit firms. We have chosen to use a case study approach with a qualitative approach and an abductive view. When collecting the data we have chosen to u
Thesis purpose: The purpose of the master thesis is to examine what affects Generation Y’s values, attitudes and beliefs towards the fair trade label and ecological quality labels. The purpose is also to investigate how these two quality labels are received by Generation Y, in order to delve deeper into the relationship between the labels. This research will contribute with new insights about Gene
På senare tid har har företag i allt större utsträckning börjat använda sig av sociala medier för att hitta nya kanaler för marknadsföring och försäljning. Fenomenet har förändrat den traditionella bilden av hur människor söker, läser, skapar och utbyter information med varandra. Examensarbetet ”Sociala företag – tillfällig hype eller medveten strategi?” syftar till att undersöka hur företag använ
Successful multinational M&A are not easy, there are many factors needed to consider for participants in cross-border M&A transactions. In addition to traditional corporate governance factors, which mainly embody board of directors, managers and stakeholders and so on, some other factors such as country norms and value, government legislation and regulation, public pressure and media are a
The objective of this thesis is to investigate to what extent the information content in the joint dividend and earnings announcement affect share price reactions in the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stock Exchange during the period of 2006-2008. Further, this study examines the financial performance of the companies in subsequent period to the announcement. OLS regression models from market-based and account
The purpose of this thesis is to describe and analyse how and why Swedish companies choose to enter a country transitioning into stabilisation. With a qualitative, abductive approach the thesis aims at an analytical generalisation. The explorative nature of the paper is made with a multi-case study. The empirical data was generated by interviews. The theoretical framework is the foundation, which
