Abstract: Although it has long been a prominent concept in the business sector, corporate social responsibility (CSR) entered the sports sector only a few decades ago.
Continue readingWhy did Finland lose its competitiveness from 2007 to 2017?
Abstract: The aim of this research is to investigate the factors to explain Finland’s loss of competitiveness from 2007 to 2017 by utilizing the World Economic Forum’s global competitiveness index framework.
Continue readingWhy do two oil and gas rich countries differ in their competitiveness? A comparative study of Norway and Russia
Abstract: The aim of this research is to investigate the differences in the competitiveness of Norway and Russia, two oil and gas rich countries, with the aid of the global competitiveness index 4.0 framework.
Continue readingCreating shared value in international business: A research agenda
Abstract: The objectives of this conceptual perspective article are to explore the extent to which the umbrella concept of creating shared value (CSV) is embraced and utilized by the international business (IB) literature, and to suggest avenues in order to leverage the potential of this concept in future IB research.
Continue readingDesigning an advanced services contract in servitization strategy: A study from the B2B sector in Finland
Abstract: Since the 1990s servitization has gained increasing recognition as a strategy for manufacturing firms to differentiate themselves from competition and gain sustained competitive advantage by integrating services to their products. Despite that there are still question marks on how to successfully implement it for value creation in a profitable way.
Continue readingCreating shared value in the banking industry: A case study from Finland
Abstract: The banking industry has been subject to criticism and scrutiny following the global financial crisis in 2008. In response to calls for businesses to embrace the society, the concept of creating shared value emerged with the idea to address societal challenges in the core of firm strategy.
Continue readingDriving employees’ motivation through reward system in selected organisations in Lagos State, Nigeria
Abstract: In contemporary times, for organisations to meet up with expectations of employees and retain talents, an indebt study of employees’ motivation is desirable. The broad objective of the study is to examine the effect of reward system on employee motivation in selected organisations in Lagos state, Nigeria.
Continue readingJohtajuus sisäisen markkinoinnin suhdenäkökulmasta – tulkitseva käsite-tutkimus
Tämän tutkimuksen tavoitteena on tuoda uusi näkökulma sisäisen markkinoinnin keskusteluun tarkastelemalla sisäisen markkinoinnin johtajuuden käsitettä.
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Continue readingThe effects of geographical competition and demand on grocery price premium
This paper aims to assess the effects of geographical competition and demand on proprietor-run grocery stores’ pricing in Uusimaa, Finland’s most populated province.
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