Search for dissertations about: "business topics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 97 swedish dissertations containing the words business topics.

  2. 1. Consumer decision making in a complex environment : Examining the decision making process of socially responsible mutual fund investors

    Author : Jonas Nilsson; Sofia Isberg; Tommy Nöhr Jensen; Anna-Carin Nordvall; Tina Harrison; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Consumer decision making; complex decision making environments; socially responsible investment; ethical investment; mutual funds; private investment; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

    Abstract : During the last few decades, "regular people" have become increasingly involved with investing in the stock market. One way of doing this, which has become more and more popular, is to invest in mutual funds. The mutual fund industry has, due to its explosive growth, been described as a success story of the 20th century. READ MORE

  4. 2. In (re)search of corporate governance models between markets and hierarchies : The governance of franchising

    Author : Martin Ludvigsson Wallette; Christopher von Koch; Andreas Stephan; Rozenn Perrigot; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Corporate governance; franchising; review; conceptual model; ownership; retailing; financial performance; business model; Business administration; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : The research project started with the purpose of understanding the importance of corporate governance in franchising. The dissertation includes four articles all of which describe the governance of franchising.The first article is a review study using a strategy of systematic search to produce a systematic review. READ MORE

  5. 3. Supplier brand image - a catalyst for choice : Expanding the B2B brand discourse by studying the role corporate brand image plays in the selection of subcontractors

    Author : Anna Blombäck; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses brands and branding in a B2B context by investigating the role corporate brand image plays during the selection of subcontractors and, furthermore, how subcontractors might pursue branding as an active communication strategy. The background for these questions can be found in the evolving topics of corporate communications and B2B branding. READ MORE

  6. 4. Essays on Derivatives and Liquidity

    Author : Caihong Xu; Lars Nordén; Björn Hagströmer; Hans Byström; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Index options; volatility smile; liquidity; index futures; expiration-day effects; limit order book; trading patience; order flows; gold futures; hedging; företagsekonomi; Business Administration;

    Abstract : This dissertation contains four essays in which derivatives markets are studied in relation to three related topics in financial economics: asset pricing, market microstructure and risk management.Essay I studies the role of relative option liquidity in explaining the volatility smile. READ MORE

  7. 5. Essays on Balkan frontier stock markets

    Author : Goran Zafirov; Lars Nordén; Björn Hagströmer; Dejan Šoškić; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; frontier stock markets; privatisation; liquidity; liquidity premium; order book; transparency; price discovery; frontier aktiemarknad; privatisering; likviditet; likviditetspremie; orderbok; transparens; prisbildning; företagsekonomi; Business Administration;

    Abstract : This dissertation consists of four chapters dealing with Balkan frontier markets, their design and performance. Chapter I provides an introduction to these markets and presents additional information necessary for the reader to understand these markets. READ MORE