Browsing Master theses by Title
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I Accept - A quantitative study exploring possible determinants for consumer trust in AI
(2020-06-16)In this study, we examine factors which determine consumer trust in AI and explore challenges and opportunities in relation to these. Through investigating previous findings regarding online trust and trust in AI, we ... -
“I can’t hear you, you’re muted” – Socialization in virtual communities of practices- A case study of how newcomers’ transition into a new organization is affected by a virtual onboarding process
(2021-06-29)Previous literature on onboarding processes has had its point of departure in physical settings. To contribute to further research on the subject of onboarding, this paper investigates onboarding in a virtual setting. ... -
“I expect to get free shipping”
(2018-07-03)Online shopping is today a very popular way of purchasing goods in Sweden, and two out of three Swedes are actively shopping online. When purchasing goods from a web shop, one important part of the process involves the ... -
Icelandic Acquisitions in Sweden
(2002)The factors behind the success of three Icelandic acquisitions in Sweden were explored from cultural perspective. Two main factors were perceived as critical. The first factor is the fit between Icelandic acquirers’ M&A ... -
Idea Promotion - The story of intrapreneurs promoting an idea within a well-known innovative organisation
(2019-07-08)“Ideas are the currency of the 21st century. You can have brilliant ideas—truly revolutionary ideas — but if you cannot persuade others to act, those ideas don’t matter” - Gallo (2014, para.1) This study explores how ... -
Idea, Product, Launch and Beyond; Technology business incubators and graduate evaluations in Silicon Valley and literature
(2015-10-06)This research is concerned with technology business incubators and more specifically on the rather undefined area of graduate evaluations. Many business incubators track their graduated companies and evaluate them as a ... -
Identifying software engineers' competence at Iquity systems -Using a phenomenographic approach
(2001)Technological change, intense global competition and the increasing emergence of knowledge-intensive companies have put new demands on management in organisations, which have led to a shift from valuing physical assets to ... -
Identifying the Capability Gaps in a Multinational Corporation - A Comparative Case Study of the Global Purchasing Departments of Volvo Cars Corporation in Sweden and China
(2013-07-05)In today’s competitive global economy, one of the most encountered strategies in a multinational company is to take advantage of capabilities residing across different locations. It is widely recognized that a company’s ... -
Identifying the supply chain disruptions, risks and mitigation strategies of fashion retailers due to the Covid-19 pandemic: A case study of H&M
(2022-08-03)With the rapid development and advancement of the fashion industry as well as the increasing popularity of fast fashion, fashion retailers have had to continually work towards improving their supply chain and keep up with ... -
Identifying the Underlying Factors Causing the Changes in the European Container Shipping Market in the Post-COVID-19 Era
(2023-07-03)The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains and container shipping markets in several ways, leading to changes in demand, supply, and price. Therefore, identifying and understanding the underlying factors that ... -
IFRS 15 impact on accrual-based earnings management - A comparison among European countries.
(2022-06-30)Earnings quality refers to the usefulness of financial information, where high quality is beneficial for investors and other stakeholders. Earnings quality decreases when managers engage in earnings management, i.e., ... -
IFRS 16 - So far so good? A post-implementation review of the new leasing standard of listed firms in Sweden
(2020-07-01)On January 1st 2019, the new leasing standard International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 16 Leases became effective. The main distinction with the new standard is that nearly all leases have to be capitalized and ... -
The illiquidity exposure factor: An overlooked driver of mutual fund performance
(2023-06-29)This paper examines if Swedish-focused mutual funds with more illiquid holdings produce higher alpha. By extending the classic Fama and French five-factor model, we pinpoint the effect of illiquidity in underlying holdings ... -
Illiquidity – Measures and Effects. An empirical Analysis of the Nordic Corporate Bond Markets
(2014-07-23)We set out to investigate the microstructure of the Nordic corporate bond markets, especially examining bond illiquidity. The aim was to estimate liquidity premiums on excess yield and determining the most suitable illiquidity ... -
Immersive and Transcendent Experiences in Underground Clubs: Theorizing the Role of the Elements that Shape the Immersive Experience
(2016-09-22)This study explores and theorizes the roles of the elements that shape immersive and transcendent experiences in underground clubs. Based on phenomenology inspired interviews the findings show how the immersive and ... -
Immigration and Inequality: Evidence from Sweden
(2021-06-29)I empirically study the relationship between the share of foreign-born individuals and municipality income inequality measured by the Gini index. I use Swedish municipality level data from 2000 to 2019, showing a positive ... -
Impact from business environment and corporate strategy on financial structure
(2001)For decades companies had focused their efforts only on quantitative results, rather than on the quality of profits generated. However, the need to readjust to a more volatile business environment and the new strategic ... -
Impact of a Country-crisis on an Integrated Market
(2003)This thesis examines the impact of a country-crisis in a Free Trade Area (FTA) bloc, and how it affected its Mercosur neighbours. This thesis contains a study of economic integration provided by the creation of Mercosur ... -
THE IMPACT OF CANCEL CULTURE ON CONSUMERS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY - An exploratory qualitative study on post-millenials
(2023-07-03)The growth of cancel culture has been rapid within marketing and consumption during recent years. With the emergence of cancel culture, consumers have been enabled to use their voices to hold brands accountable, where ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 on Abnormal Tone in Corporate Communication: A Comparative Analysis of Affected and Non-Affected Industries
(2023-07-03)Background and Problem Definition: Effective communication is crucial for stakeholder relationships. CEO letters convey important information, but during crises, companies and industries may misrepresent their financial ...