Search for dissertations about: "Amjad Hadjikhani"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words Amjad Hadjikhani.

  2. 11. The Multinational Company and Society : A Study of Business Network Relationships in Latin America

    Author : Anna Ljung; Amjad Hadjikhani; Cecilia Pahlberg; Anna Bengtson; Pervez Ghauri; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; society; multinational company; business network; relationship; non-business actor; interdependence; NGO; CSR; emerging economies;

    Abstract : The role of society for the development of multinational companies’ (MNC) business has so far not attracted much scholarly attention in international marketing. Responding to recent calls for further research relating MNCs with society, the aim of this thesis is to enhance the understanding of the MNC relationship with society. READ MORE

  4. 12. Comparing Procurement Methods in Road Construction Projects : Influence on Uncertainty, Interaction and Knowledge

    Author : Robert Lundström; Martin Johanson; Amjad Hadjikhani; Jaana Tähtinen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Procurement methods; uncertainty; interaction; knowledge; construction; network; project; Business Studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : The construction sector is often considered to show a number of limitations regarding efficiency and effectiveness, conclusions normally drawn irrespective of project procurement method used, and despite the common assumption that differences among approaches exist regarding these aspects. The study investigates differences and similarities among procurement methods using a longitudinal multi-case study based on two comparatively large infrastructure projects: a traditional so-called design-bid-build project and an unconventional so-called design-build-maintain project. READ MORE

  5. 13. How do Small Firms Manage their Political Environment? : - A Network Perspective

    Author : Firouze Pourmand; Amjad Hadjikhani; Cecilia Pahlberg; Anna Bengtson; Asta Salmi; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Small firms; political actors; intermediating actors; coercive and supportive initiatives; political behavior; political knowledge; politial commitment; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

    Abstract : To this point research on firms’ political behavior has contributed knowledge concerning large firms’ relationships and strategies with political actors and their surrounding environment. Less is known about small firms’ behavior towards political organizations. READ MORE

  6. 14. From Marketing to, to Marketing with Consumers

    Author : Jimmie Röndell; James Sallis; Amjad Hadjikhani; David Sörhammar; Per Skålén; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Empowered by information technology and the internet, consumers are participating more than ever in activities that traditionally are exclusive to firms. No longer do marketers hold exclusive rights to defining and supplying value to customers; value is created by and with consumers in interactions. READ MORE

  7. 15. Consumer Foreign Online Purchasing : Uncertainty in the Consumer-Retailer Relationship

    Author : Aswo Safari; Amjad Hadjikhani; Rudolf Sinkovics; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Uncertainty; Trust; Commitment; Consumer foreign online purchasing; Relationship;

    Abstract : Consumer foreign online purchasing (CFOP) in this thesis refers to the exchange between consumers and foreign online retailers. Despite empirical facts showing increasing interest of consumers to purchase from foreign online retailers, researchers have only paid modest interest to this new marketing field. READ MORE