Search for dissertations about: "emotions"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 447 swedish dissertations containing the word emotions.

  2. 11. Emotions in Motion : The Strategic Leader in a Radical Change Process

    Author : Ethel Brundin; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This thesis offers an emotion perspective to the field of strategic change and leadership. Through a longitudinal study, following two strategic leaders in a real time setting of a radical change process, this study shows that emotions are all-embracing within such a process. READ MORE

  4. 12. Empathy and emotions : on the notion of empathy as emotional sharing

    Author : Peter Nilsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Philosophy; Filosofi; Philosophy subjects; Filosofiämnen; Practical Philosophy; praktisk filosofi; Theoretical philosophy;

    Abstract : The topic of this study is a notion of empathy that is common in philosophy and in the behavioral sciences. It is here referred to as ‘the notion of empathy as emotional sharing’, and it is characterized in terms of three ideas. READ MORE

  5. 13. Emotions in Game Theory: Fear, friendliness and hostility

    Author : Lina Andersson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; emotions; fear; risk aversion; psychological game theory; cooperation; repeated prisoners dilemma; stochastic games; experience goods; asymmetric information; information sharing; product quality; pricing; online reviews;

    Abstract : How do emotions affect our interactions with each other? And how do our interactions with each other affect our emotions? As an adult, one makes thousands of decisions each day, decisions often influenced by our emotional state of mind. We are not oblivious to the relationship between emotions and behavior, but can, to some extent, predict how own and others' emotional states affect actions and how our actions may affect others' emotions. READ MORE

  6. 14. Symbols and emotions in Swedish crime policy discourse

    Author : Klara Hermansson; Anita Heber; Felipe Estrada; Peter Scharff Smith; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Crime policy; Sweden; symbols; emotions; Nordic exceptionalism; welfare state; elections; political parties; kriminologi; Criminology;

    Abstract : The general public has assumed an increasingly prominent position in crime policy discourse, both in Sweden and internationally. Nowadays crime policy initiatives often acknowledge and respond to the presumed concerns of the general public, for instance through the promise of safety. READ MORE

  7. 15. Capturing and Analysing Emotions to Support Organisational Learning : The Affect Based Learning Matrix

    Author : Theresia Olsson Neve; Paul Johannesson; Janis Stirna; Marite Kirikova; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Knowledge Management; Organisational Learning; Emotions; Affects; Perspective Change; Knowledge Management Systems; Web-based Knowledge Management Support; Computer and systems science; Data- och systemvetenskap;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with the importance of managing employees’ thoughts and feelings in relation to organisational learning. To visualise and to identify affections within organisations is of major importance since most of our actions and the decisions we make are steered by our emotions rather than rational thinking. READ MORE