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Found 5 swedish dissertations matching the above criteria.
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1. Industrial change towards environmental sustainability : the case of chloroflourocarbons
Abstract : This thesis aims at providing an insight into one of the most influential ecological change efforts of our time, culminating with the banning of the use of chloroflourocarbons, CFCs, conceded as being linked to one of the most severe threats to our ecosystem, the depletion of the earth's ozone layer. This change effort, extending over a quarter century, is analyzed, drawing on the responses of three unrelated industries directly affected by the ban. READ MORE
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2. Trying to secure decent working conditions : Do corporate social responsibility audits improve risk management in global garment supply chains?
Abstract : The outsourcing of the manufacturing of garments to regions with lower production costs has raised concerns over labor rights violations. Retailers and brands have responded to this by introducing codes of conduct outlining minimum requirements for working conditions at their suppliers. READ MORE
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3. Organising Corporate Social Responsibility : The Case of Employee Involvement at Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Abstract : Businesses often refer to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) when asked about their responsibilities toward society. In this view, CSR includes social, environmental, and economic responsibilities, of which the latter is prevalently prioritised. READ MORE
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4. The Importance of Customers in Mergers and Acquisitions
Abstract : The aim of the thesis is to identify categories and patterns of how customers impact and are impacted by an M&A. In M&A (merger and acquisition) research the focus is traditionally on the M&A parties alone, and while customers are important elements of the motives behind M&As, they are rarely seen as actors affecting and being affected by an M&A. READ MORE
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5. Cooperating for Sustainability : Experiments on Uncertainty, Conditional Cooperation and Inequality
Abstract : In recent years, the call for business actors to be part of collaborations addressing sustainable development has become more common. There is a consensus that no single sector alone can solve the environmental problems and poverty conditions challenging humanity. READ MORE
