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EVALUATION OF INDIAN MUTUAL FUNDS’ PERFORMANCE DURING THE COVID CRISIS
(2024-10-31)This study aimed to evaluate the performance of Indian open-ended equity mutual funds. The primary purpose of this research was to draw parallels between the three years before COVID-19 and the subsequent three years, which ... -
Determinants of Women’s Labour Force Participation In Developing Countries - An Empirical Study of Female Education Expenditure from Bangladesh.
(2024-10-17)This paper empirically investigates how government expenditure on female education impacts women’s labor force participation in Bangladesh by exploiting the country’s National Education Policy 2010 as an exogenous source ... -
The Effect of Cash Transfer Program on Household Energy Consumption Choice: Evidence from Ghana.
(2024-10-17)An exogenous increase in household income could have a substantial impact on both the total fuel consumed and the type of fuel used, which could in turn have important consequences for public health and the environment. ... -
The Relational Drivers between SMEs and Intermediaries that Determine Success in Internationalization A Case Study on a German exporting Firm and its International Intermediaries
(2024-09-27)This thesis explores the relational dynamics between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their international intermediaries, focusing on the previously under-researched perspective of intermediaries. Using ... -
How can Lean Methodology be Used and Implemented within Organizations in Sweden?
(2024-09-23)Research Question: How can Lean Methodology be Used and Implemented within Organizations in Sweden? Methodology: Qualitative research utilizing semi-structured interviews with practitioners to gain insights into Lean ... -
Deontological and Teleological Evaluations in the Adoption of Green Burial Practices: Insights from Young Consumers in China
(2024-09-23)Green burial is gaining popularity in China as an approach to encourage sustainable land use practices. This study explored the fundamental ethical values of young consumers and their influence on the adoption of green ... -
Strategies for Communicating CSR Initiatives: Enhancing Engagement and Commitment Among Internal Stakeholders
(2024-09-19)The current thesis seeks to investigate how internal communication influences Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, with a focus on the improvement of employee commitment and engagement. The main research question ... -
A qualitative study on MNCs in the shipping industry, and their adaptation to environmental sustainability
(2024-09-19)In recent years, sustainability has emerged as a significant aspect of contemporary business practices, driven by increasingly strict regulations and growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products and services. This ... -
Leadership and Communication in Hybrid Work: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges - A Qualitative study of Internal Communication Challenges and Opportunities within Projects
(2024-08-27)This thesis explores the dynamics of internal communication within hybrid work environments, focusing on the dual aspects of challenges and opportunities faced by leaders. Accelerated by the pandemic, the shift towards ... -
The Green Maze - Assessing ownership structures and their drive for ESG practices
(2024-08-15)With the development trend of sustainable investing, more research focuses on whether ESG is related to high financial returns. This study investigates the relationship between ESG performance and key financial indicators, ... -
Digital Transformation in Management Accounting: Shaping Corporate Strategies - A case study Based on Swedish Service-related firms
(2024-08-15)The primary goal of the study is to comprehend how digital transformation in management accounting contributes to strategic development and competitive advantage. Using a qualitative multiple case study method with ... -
The ESG reporting quality changes in Sweden
(2024-08-15)Motivated by global challenges such as climate change and resource depletion, sustainability has become a crucial focus for businesses. Stakeholders are demanding greater transparency on Environmental, Social and Governance ... -
Challenges faced and strategies employed in early ESRS E5 Resource use and circular economy implementation - A qualitative analysis within the manufacturing industry in Sweden
(2024-08-15)Background: In response to growing concerns over sustainability, the EU has introduced the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to enhance transparency in sustainability reporting. This directive mandates ... -
ESG, readability and the cost of financing
(2024-08-15)In recent years, research on business sustainability and the readability of financial reporting has surged. This study examines the relationship between the cost of financing and both ESG performance and financial reporting ... -
Driving Sustainable Finance: The Role of Green Bonds and ESG Performance in European Corporate Finance
(2024-08-15)This paper aims to examine if European corporations issue green bonds at lower yields compared to their conventional counterparts. Combining propensity score matching and regression analysis, this paper tests three ... -
Earnings quality of private target firms in merger and acquisition setting: evidence from Swedish context
(2024-08-14)Earnings quality of target firms under Merger & Acquisitions (M&A) has attracted academic research increasingly, mostly around the topic of how the earnings quality of target firms affect the transaction process and ... -
How internal growth changes the budgeting process in SMEs - A case study of a Swedish growing SME from a management accounting perspective
(2024-08-14)Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face significant challenges in resource management due to their limited ability to leverage economies of scale and maintain stable long-term performance. This study aims ... -
Centralizing accounting processes: A case study on the challenges and benefits
(2024-08-14)The organizational choice of centralizing finance and accounting functions is growing ever more common among practitioners. However as this is such a new development the research in the area is slim. Through an interview ... -
Finding the Point of Balance - A case study on how a Swedish listed manufacturing company employs management control systems to balance circularity and profitability.
(2024-08-14)An economic paradigm shift towards a circular economy is occurring within organisations due to regulations and increased stakeholder pressures and motivators creating the need to meet the demands of circularity whilst ... -
How does economic growth affect corporate valuations? - A study into how acquisition multiples rise and fall during economic fluctuations.
(2024-08-14)Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) refers to the consolidation of companies or their major business assets through financial transactions. This tool is particularly important in today's dynamic landscape characterised by ...
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