Schyman’s legs in Let’s Dance as a communication strategy - a case study of “Feministiskt initiativ” in the election campaign 2010. (Schymans ben i Let’s Dance som kommunikationsstrategi, en fallstudie om Feministiskt initiativ i valkampanjen 2010). Author: Joanna Morell, Tutor: Ann-Marie Morhed 2009 was the first time where Swedish political parties were entitled to have TV- commercials, another sign of political communication taking one step closer to the strategic marketing communication. A type of communication that also is expensive. The Swedish political party Feministiskt initiativ (Fi) have existed since 2005 and is not yet a part of the Swedish parliament. They have not been entitled to the economic support that is given to Swedish parties with more than 2,5 percent of the votes in the last two elections. As a result Fi is completely dependent on economic contributions. Because of this it is crucial for them to get good value for the money they spend on communicating their brand. But how can then Fi, who have limited resources, make themselves heard? This question is what makes this study important. The purpose of this study was to investigate Fi and in which degree they made their brand visible to the public in the election campaign of 2010. I wanted to examine how efficiently they ran their election campaign, and by efficiently I mean to what degree the sender and receiver perception matched each other regarding the subjects: profile, communication and communication means. To examine if the sender and receivers perception matches each other; I’ve done a qualitative study, which includes a personal interview with the head of communication for Fi and four group interviews with people who voted for Fi, and people who didn’t. The result of these two will be reflected to theories that involve organizational identity and image, communication gaps and communication planning. The result of my study shows that Fi had small resources to communicate their profile through media. As a result Fi had limited access in media during the election campaign. The party used price efficiently strategies such as social media, network projects and the “brand Schyman” (living the brand). Because of the small resources communication gaps have evolved. Since Fi mainly use the strategy with the party as a network project there is a possibility that the wrong perception of their identity spread, which risks making existing communication gaps even bigger. This essay is 50 pages and is written in the autumn semester of 2010, for the course of Media and Communication Studies C. For the Division of Media and Communication, Department of Information Science, Uppsala University.

Este Estudo de Caso, com foco na Universidade Federal do Pampa, tem como objeto empírico os sites dos campi da instituição em Jaguarão e Santana do Livramento, buscando compreender se, pela dimensão da organização comunicada, ela ativa sua condição fronteiriça e pratica movimentos interculturais, de modo a aproximar-se de maneira estratégica da identidade regional existente na fronteira brasileiro-uruguaia. Primeiramente, a partir de autores como Landowski (2012), Thompson (2011) e Mattellart (2005), reflete-se sobre culturas, identidades, práticas socioculturais; no momento seguinte, baseando-se sobretudo nos estudos de Baldissera (2007; 2008; 2009; 2011), discute-se o quanto as falas planejadas podem promover interações entre a UNIPAMPA e seu contexto; resgata-se, através de Oliven (2002) e Chauí (2014), dados importantes para a compreensão do que vem a ser a universidade do século XXI; com apoio de Santos (2013) e Ristoff (2013), debate-se os atuais desafios que esta instituição social enfrenta, entre eles os processos de internacionalização, democratização e expansão; por fim, apresentase a UNIPAMPA, para, com apoio de pesquisadores como Dorfman (2009; 2013), Müller (2003; 2007) e Raddatz (2004; 2009), compreender o que vem a ser sua condição fronteiriça, bem como quais as características que conformam a identidade regional nas fronteiras do Rio Grande do Sul com o Uruguai. Posteriormente, aplicase a Análise de Conteúdo, proposta por Bardin (2011), em 50 textos retirados da seção “Notícias” dos sites dos campi Jaguarão e Santana do Livramento. Os resultados fazem crer que a UNIPAMPA ativa sua condição fronteiriça. Porém, apesar de demonstrar competência intercultural e realizar alguns movimentos que tendem à admissão do Outro, não se assume como fronteiriça, perdendo a oportunidade de aliar ações e discursos em prol de seu Projeto Institucional. / This Case Study of the Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA) focuses on the websites of Jaguarão and Santana do Livramento’s campi. The objective is analyzing if UNIPAMPA activates its bordering condition and performs intercultural movements, in the scope of its communicated organization, in order to strategically approach the regional identity that exists in Brazilian-Uruguayan border. The literature review includes the following stages: First, cultures, identities and sociocultural practices are investigated through Landowski (2012), Thompson (2011) and Mattellart (2005). Then, based on Baldissera’s research (2007; 2008; 2009; 2011), the ways of interaction between planned discourses and context are understood. With Oliven (2002), Chauí (2014), Santos (2013) and Ristoff (2013), notes about the perspective of University`s role in XXI century, as well as its challenges, as internationalization, democratization and expansion, are established. Finally, the bordering condition is discussed, with the support of Dorfman (2009; 2013), Müller (2003; 2007) and Raddatz (2004; 2009), in order to understand the characteristic of regional identity in the borders between Rio Grande do Sul and Uruguay. Afterwards, the analysis are made through Content Analysis, as proposed by Bardin (2011), in 50 texts from the section “Notícias” from the sites of the two referred UNIPAMPAS’s campi. The results show that UNIPAMPA activates its bordering conditions and considers the possibilities existing in both sides of the border. However, despite the fact of having intercultural competences and performing a few movements that tend to admit the Other, the University does not acknowledges itself as a “bordering University”, losing the opportunity of combining acting and discourses in benefit of its Institutional Project.

Este Estudo de Caso, com foco na Universidade Federal do Pampa, tem como objeto empírico os sites dos campi da instituição em Jaguarão e Santana do Livramento, buscando compreender se, pela dimensão da organização comunicada, ela ativa sua condição fronteiriça e pratica movimentos interculturais, de modo a aproximar-se de maneira estratégica da identidade regional existente na fronteira brasileiro-uruguaia. Primeiramente, a partir de autores como Landowski (2012), Thompson (2011) e Mattellart (2005), reflete-se sobre culturas, identidades, práticas socioculturais; no momento seguinte, baseando-se sobretudo nos estudos de Baldissera (2007; 2008; 2009; 2011), discute-se o quanto as falas planejadas podem promover interações entre a UNIPAMPA e seu contexto; resgata-se, através de Oliven (2002) e Chauí (2014), dados importantes para a compreensão do que vem a ser a universidade do século XXI; com apoio de Santos (2013) e Ristoff (2013), debate-se os atuais desafios que esta instituição social enfrenta, entre eles os processos de internacionalização, democratização e expansão; por fim, apresentase a UNIPAMPA, para, com apoio de pesquisadores como Dorfman (2009; 2013), Müller (2003; 2007) e Raddatz (2004; 2009), compreender o que vem a ser sua condição fronteiriça, bem como quais as características que conformam a identidade regional nas fronteiras do Rio Grande do Sul com o Uruguai. Posteriormente, aplicase a Análise de Conteúdo, proposta por Bardin (2011), em 50 textos retirados da seção “Notícias” dos sites dos campi Jaguarão e Santana do Livramento. Os resultados fazem crer que a UNIPAMPA ativa sua condição fronteiriça. Porém, apesar de demonstrar competência intercultural e realizar alguns movimentos que tendem à admissão do Outro, não se assume como fronteiriça, perdendo a oportunidade de aliar ações e discursos em prol de seu Projeto Institucional. / This Case Study of the Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA) focuses on the websites of Jaguarão and Santana do Livramento’s campi. The objective is analyzing if UNIPAMPA activates its bordering condition and performs intercultural movements, in the scope of its communicated organization, in order to strategically approach the regional identity that exists in Brazilian-Uruguayan border. The literature review includes the following stages: First, cultures, identities and sociocultural practices are investigated through Landowski (2012), Thompson (2011) and Mattellart (2005). Then, based on Baldissera’s research (2007; 2008; 2009; 2011), the ways of interaction between planned discourses and context are understood. With Oliven (2002), Chauí (2014), Santos (2013) and Ristoff (2013), notes about the perspective of University`s role in XXI century, as well as its challenges, as internationalization, democratization and expansion, are established. Finally, the bordering condition is discussed, with the support of Dorfman (2009; 2013), Müller (2003; 2007) and Raddatz (2004; 2009), in order to understand the characteristic of regional identity in the borders between Rio Grande do Sul and Uruguay. Afterwards, the analysis are made through Content Analysis, as proposed by Bardin (2011), in 50 texts from the section “Notícias” from the sites of the two referred UNIPAMPAS’s campi. The results show that UNIPAMPA activates its bordering conditions and considers the possibilities existing in both sides of the border. However, despite the fact of having intercultural competences and performing a few movements that tend to admit the Other, the University does not acknowledges itself as a “bordering University”, losing the opportunity of combining acting and discourses in benefit of its Institutional Project.

Este Estudo de Caso, com foco na Universidade Federal do Pampa, tem como objeto empírico os sites dos campi da instituição em Jaguarão e Santana do Livramento, buscando compreender se, pela dimensão da organização comunicada, ela ativa sua condição fronteiriça e pratica movimentos interculturais, de modo a aproximar-se de maneira estratégica da identidade regional existente na fronteira brasileiro-uruguaia. Primeiramente, a partir de autores como Landowski (2012), Thompson (2011) e Mattellart (2005), reflete-se sobre culturas, identidades, práticas socioculturais; no momento seguinte, baseando-se sobretudo nos estudos de Baldissera (2007; 2008; 2009; 2011), discute-se o quanto as falas planejadas podem promover interações entre a UNIPAMPA e seu contexto; resgata-se, através de Oliven (2002) e Chauí (2014), dados importantes para a compreensão do que vem a ser a universidade do século XXI; com apoio de Santos (2013) e Ristoff (2013), debate-se os atuais desafios que esta instituição social enfrenta, entre eles os processos de internacionalização, democratização e expansão; por fim, apresentase a UNIPAMPA, para, com apoio de pesquisadores como Dorfman (2009; 2013), Müller (2003; 2007) e Raddatz (2004; 2009), compreender o que vem a ser sua condição fronteiriça, bem como quais as características que conformam a identidade regional nas fronteiras do Rio Grande do Sul com o Uruguai. Posteriormente, aplicase a Análise de Conteúdo, proposta por Bardin (2011), em 50 textos retirados da seção “Notícias” dos sites dos campi Jaguarão e Santana do Livramento. Os resultados fazem crer que a UNIPAMPA ativa sua condição fronteiriça. Porém, apesar de demonstrar competência intercultural e realizar alguns movimentos que tendem à admissão do Outro, não se assume como fronteiriça, perdendo a oportunidade de aliar ações e discursos em prol de seu Projeto Institucional. / This Case Study of the Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA) focuses on the websites of Jaguarão and Santana do Livramento’s campi. The objective is analyzing if UNIPAMPA activates its bordering condition and performs intercultural movements, in the scope of its communicated organization, in order to strategically approach the regional identity that exists in Brazilian-Uruguayan border. The literature review includes the following stages: First, cultures, identities and sociocultural practices are investigated through Landowski (2012), Thompson (2011) and Mattellart (2005). Then, based on Baldissera’s research (2007; 2008; 2009; 2011), the ways of interaction between planned discourses and context are understood. With Oliven (2002), Chauí (2014), Santos (2013) and Ristoff (2013), notes about the perspective of University`s role in XXI century, as well as its challenges, as internationalization, democratization and expansion, are established. Finally, the bordering condition is discussed, with the support of Dorfman (2009; 2013), Müller (2003; 2007) and Raddatz (2004; 2009), in order to understand the characteristic of regional identity in the borders between Rio Grande do Sul and Uruguay. Afterwards, the analysis are made through Content Analysis, as proposed by Bardin (2011), in 50 texts from the section “Notícias” from the sites of the two referred UNIPAMPAS’s campi. The results show that UNIPAMPA activates its bordering conditions and considers the possibilities existing in both sides of the border. However, despite the fact of having intercultural competences and performing a few movements that tend to admit the Other, the University does not acknowledges itself as a “bordering University”, losing the opportunity of combining acting and discourses in benefit of its Institutional Project.

No / The issue of communicated accountability is particularly important in Faith-Based Charity Organisations as the donated funds and use of those funds are often meant to fulfil religious obligations for the well-being of society. Integrating Stewart¿s (1984) ladder of accountability with the Statement of Recommended Practice guidance for charities, this paper examines communicated accountability practices of Muslim and Christian Charity Organisations in England and Wales. Our content analysis results indicate communicated accountability to be generally limited, focusing on providing basic descriptive information rather than judgement-based information. Our interviews with trustees and preparers of Trustee Annual Reports in Muslim Charity Organisations identified the reasons being due to high donor trust and consequently weak demand by stakeholders for the latter type of information, as well as internal organisational issues related to the organisational structure and culture, lack of internal professional expertise and high accountability cost.

The diploma thesis focuses on employee motivation to work, while also providing an overview of interpersonal relationships within the company. The main objective is to evaluate the weaknesses based on the results of the analysis of the monitored company, and to propose the modification of organizational and communication forms in order to increase the effectiveness of the monitored areas. The theoretical part contains an overview of this issue drawn from sources of specialized literature. The practical part maps the current situation in the company based on its own observation and a semi-structured interview with employees and management. Based on the findings, recommendations were proposed contributing to positive changes in all monitored groups.

In recent years, an increase in geopolitical tensions has prompted discussion within International Business research regarding de-globalization and signs of decoupling between previously interconnected markets. This thesis aims to investigate if high-revenue Swedish multinational enterprises’ communications and strategies are affected by exogenous geopolitical developments in the global economy. By conducting a qualitative content analysis of contents of letters to shareholders between the years 2014 to 2022, we made use of five coded markers and aggregated observations to discern significant events and trends in communication within a sample of 28 multinational enterprises. The findings indicate a shift in market focus among Swedish multinational enterprises, from global to Western markets, as well as increased emphasis on resilience. The study contributes to knowledge of how geopolitical developments affect communication of strategy by Swedish multinational enterprises. / Under de senaste åren har en ökning av geopolitiska spänningar föranlett diskussioner inom internationellt företagande om deglobalisering och tecken på frikoppling mellan tidigare sammanlänkade marknader. Denna uppsats syftar till att undersöka om svenska multinationella företags kommunikation och strategier påverkas av exogena geopolitiska utvecklingar i den globala ekonomin. Genom en kvalitativ analys av innehållet i avsnittet “VD:n har ordet” inom årsredovisningar mellan åren 2014 till 2022 användes fem markörer och aggregerade observationer för att urskilja viktiga händelser och trender inom kommunikation inom ett urval av 28 multinationella företag. Resultatet visar på en förändring i marknadsfokus bland svenska multinationella företag från globala till västerländska marknader, samt ökad betoning på resiliens. Studien bidrar till kunskap om hur geopolitisk utveckling påverkar kommunikation av strategi från svenska multinationella företag.

<p dir="ltr">This research studies post-stay-at-home mothers from a traditional nuclear family who enter the workforce after divorce. While family communication scholars have explored topics surrounding divorce, very little about how mothers make sense of their transition from being stay-at-home mothers (SAHMs) to working mothers (WMs) after divorce.</p><p dir="ltr">Through an interdisciplinary approach, this research uses Transitional Theory (Anderson et al.<i>, </i>2012; Schlossberg, 1981; Schlossberg, 2008) and Communicated Narrative Sense Making (CNSM) (Koenig Kellas, 2018; Koenig Kellas & Horstman, 2014) to understand how mothers make sense of their experiences during this change in their lives. It further studies the participants through mixed methods, using the Shift and Persist Scale (Chen <i>et al.,</i> 2015) and Sense of Control Scale (Lachman & Weaver, 1998a, 1998b) along with reflexive thematic analysis (TA) (Braun & Clarke; 2021; 2006).</p><p dir="ltr">The results of the qualitative section of this study brought forth seven themes displayed in the realms of sense-making during transition. These themes are <i>Belief themes: Out of control</i>, <i>taking back life</i>, and <i>finding a place to belong</i>; the <i>Value themes:</i> <i>Finding the wherewithal to survive</i>, <i>discovering and reclaiming self</i>, and <i>accepting of accomplishments</i>; and the <i>Meaning-Making theme: Recognizing resolve</i>.</p><p dir="ltr">The quantitative results of this study indicated that there were significantly higher levels of persistence and personal mastery with those who told narratives framed positively as opposed to those who told narratives framed negatively. There was, however, no significance in their ability to shift or in their perceived constraints.</p>

<p>The purpose of this study has been to examine how customers, by interacting with each other, can communicate and create the image of a brand. We find this topic to be relevant since there are no previous studies conducted concerning the customers influence on the brand image. Our ambition has been to describe in what ways and to what extent the customer can affect and influence the brand image by communicating with other customers. To fulfill our purposed we have targeted three important questions which are:</p><p>• In which ways can the customer affect the communicated image of a brand?</p><p>• To what extent can the customer influence the brand image and the perceived value?</p><p>• Who has control over the brand, the customer or the company?</p><p>For this study we have used a qualitative approach in which we have conducted eight personal interviews with brand consultants and the editor of the magazine Dagens Media which has given us the foundation for our analysis. We choose this qualitative approach to gain a deeper understanding and a complete picture for the studied topic. In the final chapter we present our conclusions of the study. We have found that consumers can influence and communicate the brand image in five different ways; by using the brand, through word-of-mouth, buzz, engaging in social groups and through Consumer Generated Media (CGM). Another conclusion we have drawn is that the consumer has gained more control over the information flow in the market and thereby their ability to affect the company’s marketing message has increased. The main reason for the consumers improved power is the explosion of media channels that has developed and increased through Internet. Finally we have drawn the conclusion that the brand image can be divided in to two different aspects; the personal and the general image.</p>

The purpose of this study has been to examine how customers, by interacting with each other, can communicate and create the image of a brand. We find this topic to be relevant since there are no previous studies conducted concerning the customers influence on the brand image. Our ambition has been to describe in what ways and to what extent the customer can affect and influence the brand image by communicating with other customers. To fulfill our purposed we have targeted three important questions which are: • In which ways can the customer affect the communicated image of a brand? • To what extent can the customer influence the brand image and the perceived value? • Who has control over the brand, the customer or the company? For this study we have used a qualitative approach in which we have conducted eight personal interviews with brand consultants and the editor of the magazine Dagens Media which has given us the foundation for our analysis. We choose this qualitative approach to gain a deeper understanding and a complete picture for the studied topic. In the final chapter we present our conclusions of the study. We have found that consumers can influence and communicate the brand image in five different ways; by using the brand, through word-of-mouth, buzz, engaging in social groups and through Consumer Generated Media (CGM). Another conclusion we have drawn is that the consumer has gained more control over the information flow in the market and thereby their ability to affect the company’s marketing message has increased. The main reason for the consumers improved power is the explosion of media channels that has developed and increased through Internet. Finally we have drawn the conclusion that the brand image can be divided in to two different aspects; the personal and the general image.