The current study examines whether or not Asian American students who participate in Asian-focused student organizations are more "adjusted" (i.e., academically, emotionally attached to institution, feeling connected socially with others at institution), than Asian American students who are not members of ethnic-focused organizations. Among 117 Asian American college students, it was founded that students who were members of ethnic student organizations (ESOs) were more enculturated and students who were not members of ESOs were more acculturated. Analysis showed that ESO membership was associated with stronger levels of adjustment, which in turn was associated with lower levels of acculturative stress.

The research on the topic of leadership has long been the area of interest for scholars for many decades. Despite the extensive amount of literature available there is still a gap when it comes to research about the role of student organization in the leadership development of an individual. This thesis project, therefore, is designed in order to gain deeper understanding of the potential effect of a student organization on the leadership development of a student who took leadership position within student organization.  This ambition was accomplished through qualitative research with semi-structured interviews conducted in a case study of Erasmus Student Network. The results of the research have revealed certain link between the leadership development and person’s participation in the activities of student organization. Additionally, cultural aspect has been identified as the important factor of the organization. As the result of our findings, we may conclude that there is a positive correlation between student organizations providing a good opportunity for students to test their leadership abilities in a safe environment, while it was not possible to identify the extent of that impact on the leadership development of an individual.  We believe that our research may add value to the theoretical knowledge on the leadership topic in the context of student life while giving an opportunity for the reader to use the findings of this study as a practical information and guidelines for potential of student organization to have an impact on the future of an individual.

<p>Date: 2008-06-05</p><p>Level: Bachelor Thesis in Business Administration EF0703, 15 ECTS Credits.</p><p>Authors: Longinus Duru (Stockholm), Francis O.Oluduro (Västerås) and Mofid Al Jaafar (Västerås)</p><p>Title: Capital Investment Procedures for FEMYSO</p><p>Problem Area: Undertaking an investment by FEMYSO involves weighing up the risk</p><p>against the returns but still capital investment decision are still one of the most undertaken</p><p>decisions by organization managers because it involves commitment of huge amount of</p><p>money, which will affect the business over time. FEMYSO is embarking on a capital project</p><p>at the hearts of Brussels but there is still a problem associated with the profitability of such</p><p>venture.</p><p>Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide Capital Investment guidelines and</p><p>procedures for FEMYSO and to show how it can maximize profit through decision-making.</p><p>Furthermore show the role of risk and interest rate in the investment.</p><p>Methodology/Design/Approach: This paper used theoretical framework of existing</p><p>investment theories to assess investment opportunity for FEMYSO and other organizations.</p><p>The role of Mintzberg et al. Rational model of decision-making in investments was analyzed.</p><p>This research paper went further to provide deeper insights into capital investment process by</p><p>evaluating the net present value of an investment and determining the risk associated with</p><p>investments.</p><p>Research Limitation/Implications: This study is limited to FEMYSO and other nonprofit</p><p>organizations that want to assess Capital Investment Projects.</p><p>Conclusion and Result: The more you wait to earn a dollar, the more heavily you</p><p>discount for it because of the time value of money. Good management decision in FEMYSO</p><p>and other related organizations will lead to profit maximization. The time value of money</p><p>problem can be solved by heavily discounting for the present value. Profitability of capital</p><p>projects will depend on the future interest rate, which is uncertain and subject to risk.</p>

Date: 2008-06-05 Level: Bachelor Thesis in Business Administration EF0703, 15 ECTS Credits. Authors: Longinus Duru (Stockholm), Francis O.Oluduro (Västerås) and Mofid Al Jaafar (Västerås) Title: Capital Investment Procedures for FEMYSO Problem Area: Undertaking an investment by FEMYSO involves weighing up the risk against the returns but still capital investment decision are still one of the most undertaken decisions by organization managers because it involves commitment of huge amount of money, which will affect the business over time. FEMYSO is embarking on a capital project at the hearts of Brussels but there is still a problem associated with the profitability of such venture. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide Capital Investment guidelines and procedures for FEMYSO and to show how it can maximize profit through decision-making. Furthermore show the role of risk and interest rate in the investment. Methodology/Design/Approach: This paper used theoretical framework of existing investment theories to assess investment opportunity for FEMYSO and other organizations. The role of Mintzberg et al. Rational model of decision-making in investments was analyzed. This research paper went further to provide deeper insights into capital investment process by evaluating the net present value of an investment and determining the risk associated with investments. Research Limitation/Implications: This study is limited to FEMYSO and other nonprofit organizations that want to assess Capital Investment Projects. Conclusion and Result: The more you wait to earn a dollar, the more heavily you discount for it because of the time value of money. Good management decision in FEMYSO and other related organizations will lead to profit maximization. The time value of money problem can be solved by heavily discounting for the present value. Profitability of capital projects will depend on the future interest rate, which is uncertain and subject to risk.

Leadership is a fundamental function in all organizations and societies; It is the act that makes others get missions completed. However, to lead is a difficult act to master and those who lead professionally seem to have one thing in common: they have experience in the field of leadership. Based on earlier understandings and research, the authors have recognized the importance and motivation of student leadership; Individuals who enter in a leadership act from a young age. It is a time of period where the learning and development of leadership is recognized. Student leadership is therefore an arena for young individuals to develop their leadership skills and attributes, make mistakes and learn from them. It is considered essential to acknowledge this kind of leadership is not related to what kind of educational programs these individuals receive in their own studies, instead the focus in this thesis is leadership outside the university programs. The purpose of this study is to acknowledge the qualities and experiences young individuals receive by actively being involved in a leadership role. The analysis chapter discussed the theories of traditional leadership and modern leadership in accordance with the meaning of student leadership and compared them with empirical findings from 5 different respondents that were included in the term of Student leadership. An interview with an international corporation was conducted as well in order to receive another perspective and the need for student leadership. Valuable information regarding student leadership has been concluded by using a qualitative research method where students in a leadership position were interviewed and by using a deductive approach. In conclusion, essential attributes of student leadership include high confidence in social media, high rate of relational bonds and an international model of leading. The practical implications of this study recognize the importance of a development stage that exists in the role as a student leader; for both individuals that are set to enter an international corporation and the society.

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