Search for dissertations about: "global careers"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words global careers.

  2. 1. Global careerists’ identity construction : A narrative study of repeat expatriates and international itinerants

    Author : Malin Näsholm; Nils Wåhlin; Tommy Jensen; Christopher Brewster; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; global careers; repeat expatriates; international itinerants; narrative; career; identity construction; social identity;

    Abstract : Research on international work experiences has to a great extent focused on an international assignment as a single event, and on how to optimize it from the organization’s perspective. This thesis addresses individuals’ subjective experiences of international work experiences and focuses on individuals with global careers, who see working abroad as a major element of their careers, involving several international assignments or international work experiences. READ MORE

  4. 2. Development of an Internet Based Videoconferencing System for ACTION (Assisting Careers using Telematic Interventions to meet Older persons Needs

    Author : Liina Savolainen; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : The demographic trends in Sweden show that the population is growing older. The society is facing new challenges in providing a good and coste ective health care system. Many frail older people are taking care of their partner in their own homes: they become informal family carers without any prior nursing knowledge. READ MORE