<p dir="ltr">. Consumer behavior in food and fashion is significantly contributing to environmental distress. Psychological distance emerges as a key obstacle preventing consumers from taking action. Environmental issues often appear distant in terms of time, space, social relevance, and uncertainty, making it challenging for consumers to engage with and modify their behaviors accordingly. Conversely, subjective well-being presents itself as a more relatable concept for consumers. Thus, this dissertation, comprising two essays, seeks to explore the significance of subjective well-being within the realm of consumer sustainability in the food and fashion industries. In Study 1, employing structural equation modeling, we initially demonstrate that consumer food waste adversely affects emotional well-being through post-purchase regret (Study 1a). Furthermore, utilizing ordered logit regression, we identify that perceived distance to grocery stores correlates with increased household food waste (Study 1b). In Study 2, through a systematic literature review, we observe a pattern in consumer behavior regarding sustainable and unsustainable clothing consumption and its relationship with emotional subjective well-being (Study 2a). However, due to the limited number of relevant studies and their focus on only one aspect of subjective well-being, further investigation becomes necessary. Consequently, in Study 2b, employing path analysis, we empirically examine the relationship between domains of sustainable clothing consumption behavior and subjective well-being, revealing a positive correlation, particularly in the early stages of the consumption process. To assess whether consumers perceive subjective well-being as closer to them in comparison to environmental concerns when promoting sustainable actions, we conduct an experiment. Our findings, analyzed using t-tests, indicate that the psychological distance of subjective well-being is indeed lower than that of environmental topics (Study 2c). These results underscore the significance of subjective well-being within the context of consumer sustainability and lay the groundwork for alternative communication strategies aimed at promoting sustainable consumer behavior. The implications and limitations of our findings are thoroughly discussed.</p>

Background – Inertia describes a state whereby companies develop slower relative the pace of change experienced by their environment, something most organizations experience at least once in their lifetime. Being in the state of inertia and consequently failing to adapt to change cause new businesses to replace old ones. Therefore, it is important for firms to be dynamic, which enables them to quickly recognize opportunities and threats. A way for companies to answer to these changes is to possess dynamic capabilities, which is found to be a solution for inertia. Digital innovation has played a key role in the evolution of dynamic environments. In order for companies to adapt to changing environments, the need for digital adaptation is becoming increasingly crucial. As a result, digital and social platforms have rapidly emerged throughout society, forcing companies to act to avoid stagnating in their development.   Purpose - This thesis aims to analyze how the utilization of Facebook as a dynamic capability can prevent inertia through the microscope of the Dynamic Capability Framework.   Method - Empirical data was collected through an interview study with employees at strategy and digital media consultancy firms. The participants possess extensive knowledge in the field of strategic implementation of social media. Primary data was gathered through semi-structured interviews and was analyzed in relation to the reviewed theory within inertia, dynamic capabilities, and digital innovation, by a thematic analysis. Findings - The findings of this thesis indicate that by dynamically utilizing Facebook, companies can extensively explore markets. This allows companies to continuously align existing resources by adapting and acting on identified trends within markets. Since these are actions within the Dynamic Capability Framework, a conclusion can be drawn that the usage of Facebook can be a dynamic capability. The usage of Facebook can therefore prevent organizations from entering the state of inertia. The findings further show that in order for the utilization of Facebook to be a dynamic capability, companies must possess extensive user skills and competencies. This research adds to the existing theory of digital media and business development by examining the usage of the social media platform, Facebook, through the lens of the Dynamic Capability Framework.

<p>Förändringar är vanliga inom organisationer idag, vissa beror på rationalisering eller omorganisering för att uppnå mer effektivitet medan andra beror på ökad konkurrens eller ny teknik som kräver anpassning. Men vad händer i en organisation som, helt eller delvis, byter ägare genom ett företagsförvärv? Hur uppfattas detta av dem som arbetar i företaget? Uppfattas det på samma sätt av personalen och av ledningen? Detta skall vi försöka besvara med denna uppsats.</p>

This research work involved the prediction of the fatigue life of an automotive rear suspension twistbeam assembly fitted to a vehicle travelling over a customer correlated durability route. This was achieved by making use of the integrated concepts of scaling and superposition of linear static finite element analysis being driven by experimental load data - the so called 'quasi-static time domain' approach. A study of the free body diagram of the twistbeam resulted in an indeterminate load set of some 24 components, with experimental data indicating that a state of static unbalance existed. Subsequent to developing a matrix-based generalised method ofload cell calibration to confum the foregoing, a modal technique was developed to partition the experimental data into a static load set, causing elastic deformations, and a rigid load set, imparting rigid body accelerations. The semi-independent characteristics of the twistbeam necessitated the coupling of large structural displacements with inertia relief. This required extensive modifications to the current techniques and led to the development and use of a three dimensional functional response matrix in place of the conventional two dimensional one. Recommendations concerning appropriate finite element boundary conditions were also formulated to handle these effects. Finally, the limitations of the uniaxial fatigue model were revealed under the application of a set of tools for analysing the biaxiality and mobility of the maximum absolute principal stress.

Förändringar är vanliga inom organisationer idag, vissa beror på rationalisering eller omorganisering för att uppnå mer effektivitet medan andra beror på ökad konkurrens eller ny teknik som kräver anpassning. Men vad händer i en organisation som, helt eller delvis, byter ägare genom ett företagsförvärv? Hur uppfattas detta av dem som arbetar i företaget? Uppfattas det på samma sätt av personalen och av ledningen? Detta skall vi försöka besvara med denna uppsats.

The purpose of the study was to investiage the relationship among the organizational innovation¡Morganizational inertia and organizational effectiveness in elementary schools of Pingtung County¡MTaiwan. Survey research was adopted in this study. A quertionnaire concerning the issues of the three organizational variables was designed to assess teachers¡Mknowledges and attitudes concerning these issues . 509 elementary school teachers of Pingtung County¡MTaiwan were randomly selected as the sample of this study and responded to the questionnaire.The response rate was 84.5¢H. Teachers¡Aresponses were analyzed by both descriptive and inferential. Major findings of the study are as follows¡G 1¡BThe organizational innovation as seen by elementary teachers was above average in a 5-point measuring scale¡Mespecially in the area of¡§school activity innovation¡¨. 2¡BThe organizational inertia expressed by elementary teachers was below average ¡Qtheir sense of¡§procedure inertia¡¨was most susceptible. 3¡BThe degree of organizational effectiveness as perceived by elementary teachers was above average¡Mwith the perception of most favorable¡§school Climate¡¨. 4¡BSenior female elementary teachers with administrative roles in remote ¡Msmall and middle schools showed favorable attitudes toward schools¡Aorganizational innovation. 5¡BSenior elementary teachers with duties of student-advisers and teaching in big¡Murban schools perceived higher organizational inertia of schools. 6¡BSenior female teachers with education of graduation studies¡Mhaving administrative dutips¡Mand teaching in rural¡Mremote¡Msmall and middle schools¡Mpercewed higher school organizational effectiveness . 7¡BThe more positive the teachers, attitudes toward the school organizational innovation were¡Mthe lower their perception of organizational innovationwould be. 8¡BThe higher the teachers, feelings about school organizational inertia were¡Mthe lower their feelings about their school organizational effectiveness would be. 9¡BTeachers, positive attitudes toward school organizational innovation resulted in their perception of better school organizational effectiveness. 10¡BSchools, administrative innovation seemed to affect schools, organizational effectiveness. 11¡BOrganizational innovation and organizational inertia were the significant variables to predict school organizational effectiveness.

This study attempted to investigate the current situations of teacher's knowledge inertia, organizational learning and school effectiveness in elementary schools and to analyze the differences among teacher's knowledge inertia, organization learning and school effectiveness in personal variables. Furthermore, it tried to explore the relationships among teacher's knowledge inertia, organization learning and school effectiveness. Finally, this study try to verify these factors for prediction. The adopted study methods are literature review,and questionnaire . The subjects includ 558 teachers from public schools . The collected data are analyzed by descriptive statistic, t-test, one-way ANOVA, pearson product-moment correlation, and multiple stepwise regression analysis. According to the result of the data analysis, the main findings were as follows: 1.The teachers of elementary schools in Kaohsiung city perceive poor degree on teacher's knowledge inertia. Among the sectional scores, ¡§experience inertia¡§ is the highest. 2.The teachers of elementary schools in Kaohsiung city perceive a middle level on school¡¦s organizationa learning. Among the sectional scores, ¡§team learning ¡§ is the highest. 3.The teachers of elementary schools in Kaohsiung city perceive a middle level on school effectiveness . Among the sectional scores, ¡§teacher's teaching quality ¡§ is the highest. 4.The teachers who worked at middle-size school with an education degree of normal junior college or normal school perceive a better performance of teacher's knowledge inertia. 5.The teachers who were male, elderly,and senior can sensed school¡¦s organization learning better. 6.The teachers who were male, elderly, senior, with high educational degrees and part -time administrators can sense school effectivenss better. 7.There was weak correlation between teacher's knowledge inertia and organization learning. 8.There was weak correlation between teacher's knowledge inertia and school effectivenss. 9.The more positive function school's organization learning in school developed, the better performance of school effectiveness promoted. 10.The performance of teacher's knowledge inertia and school¡¦s organization learning can predicted the performance of school effectiveness ,especially the aspect of ¡§Knowledge Transmitting & Applying¡¨. Finally, based on those findings, the study suggested some implications for administrative authorities, elementary school principals, teachers, and further studies as well Keywords¡G knowledge inertia¡Borganization learning¡Bschool effectiveness

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Problem: Today’s rapid globalization along with technological improvements force organizations to adapt its strategy to external changes. Companies may undertake strategic renewal in order to cope with these changes (Agarwal &amp; Helfat, 2009). However, there are forces that somehow interrupt a firm’s ability to adapt, which are called strategic inertia (Mallette &amp; Hopkins, 2013). The forces of strategic renewal and strategic inertia do not exist independently from one another rather they coexist and vary in its influence on the company (Melin, 1998). The previous research exploring Strategic Renewal and Strategic Inertia as two co-existing forces appears to be limited, which creates an incentive to explore the phenomena in an innovative company setting. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to explore the existence of the phenomena of strategic renewal and strategic inertia in an innovative firm. Method: In order to fulfill the aim of this research, a qualitative case study was undertaken. The primary data was gathered through interviews with managers from different departments at the company Fagerhult Lighting AB. Conclusion: This research contributes to the academic field of strategy as it proposes six circumstances that foster strategic renewal and strategic inertia in an innovative firm. The circumstances are clarified in the following six propositions, where (1) the encouragement of new ideas, (2) employees that are open to change, and (3) the acquiring of people with different perspectives and backgrounds, are presented as drivers for strategic renewal, while (4) prioritization of resources, (5) differences in interests and attitudes and (6) insufficient understanding and engagement, are sources for strategic inertia. The conclusion of this research is that strategic renewal and strategic inertia can co-exist within an innovative firm.

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