This essay aims to map the ideas behind the Swedish cultural reform called Kultursamverkansmodellen, and how the ideas are forming a discourse. Furthermore it examines the social praxis on the three levels that constitutes the model. The three levels are the state, the region and culture creators/civil society. This is a qualitative study based on primary and secondary sources collected on the three levels. The theoretical frame of reference is based on institutional theory, on Michel Foucault?s lecture on The Discourse of Language, and on New Public Management.

Den här uppsatsen handlar om organisatorisk olydnad och motstånd. Vi vill genom denna uppsats bidra till tidigare forskning kring detta ämne och genom vår studie ge en tydligare bild på huruvida motstånd förekommer eller inte. Genom att detta ämne vanligtvis har studerats genom kvalitativa studier önskar vi bidra till forskningen med ett nytt sätt att se på motståndet genom att göra en kvantitativ studie. Uppsatsen är genomförd med 76 enkäter varav hälften hos anställda på ett produktionsföretag och hälften hos tjänstemän på ett annat företag.Syftet med vår uppsats är att undersöka utbredningen av anställdas motstånd under arbetstid och att få en kunskap om hur det tar uttryck i arbetslivet vilket måste göras genom att undersöka olika arbetsplatser. Utifrån vårt syfte har vi tagit fram följande frågeställningar för att förtydliga meningen med studien:? Förekommer det något motstånd på arbetstid och i så fall hur ofta?? Vad gör anställda på sin arbetstid som kan definieras som motstånd?? Varför utför anställda motstånd på arbetstid?? Förekommer det skillnad på hur mycket motstånd produktionsanställda gör och hur mycket motstånd tjänstemän gör?Vi har i vår uppsats valt att koppla samman att anställda utför en icke arbetsrelaterad aktivitet under arbetstid med att de gör ett motstånd.

Den 15 mars 2012 kolliderade ett norsk militärflygplan i Skandinaviens mest otillgängliga terräng och insatsen i samband med detta innefattade många myndigheters resurser och personal.Syftet med arbetet är att studera samordning av resurser vid extraordinära händelser, identifiera eventuella brister och kartlägga uppföljning och erfarenhetshantering. Dessutom undersöka hur samverkan mellan Försvarsmakten och civila aktörer uppfattades av deltagarna under arbetet efter Herkuleskraschen.Studien bygger på såväl litteraturstudier, som intervjuer med deltagare som var delaktiga i samverkansprocessen och fortfarande direkt involverade i arbetet. De aktörer som deltagit i studien är Statens haverikommission, Polisen och Försvarsmakten.Arbetet visar att det råder otydliga ansvars- och ledningsförhållanden när en olycka av denna karaktär inträffar. Vidare var uppgiftsformuleringen till Försvarsmakten bristfällig och det var svårt att etablera en ledning initialt under insatsen. Emellertid fungerade samordning och samverkan på verkställandenivå bra och en tillit mellan aktörerna utvecklades under arbetet. .

Denna explorativa studie genomfördes med en flerfaldig forskningsstrategi. Empirin bygger på intervjuer och enkäter med totalt 238 officerare varav 228 var yrkesverksamma vid studiens genomförande. Undersökningsfrågorna avhandlade drivkrafter som fick yrkesofficeren att vara kvar i yrket. Resultatet av undersökningen gav att de avgörande drivkrafterna för officersyrket bestod av ett flertal faktorer vilka inordnade under Maslows behovsteori visade sig fylla alla steg i behovshierarkin. Vissa av de avgörande faktorerna uppvisade dock skillnader i viktningsgrad främst beroende av variabler som ålder och vapengrenstillhörighet, men även av variabler som motivationsnivå, utlandserfarenhet samt tidigare civil erfarenhet.

AbstractThe aim of this review was to describe how quality of life is experienced among patients with diabetes type 2. Literature search was made in Medline and the keywords used were ?diabetes mellitus type 2? and ?quality of life?. Twenty studies were examined and categorized into four sections: Quality of life during complications due to diabetes type 2, quality of life during various treatments, quality of life during depression and quality of life and aspects in relation to the individual as well as social aspects. The designs of the studies were of a varying kind: randomized controlled studies, comparative studies, correlative studies and descriptive studies.

Effekterna av terrorattackerna i USA den 11 september år 2001 är många och det ställs idag allt större krav på att skydda människor och objekt från attacker. Gemensamma säkerhetsföreskrifter för civil luftfart har införts för alla EU-länder och år 2002 infördes nya säkerhetsåtgärder för svenskt civilflyg. Syftet med detta examensarbete var att undersöka hur flygresenären upplever säkerhetsåtgärderna/-reglerna utifrån sin bedömning av de riskkällor som säkerhetsåtgärderna ska skydda dem ifrån. Undersökningen utfördes med hjälp av halvstrukturerade intervjuer med tio flygresenärer vid Luleå Airport. Resultaten visade att majoriteten av respondenterna varken kände sig mer eller mindre säkra av säkerhetsåtgärderna/-reglerna som infördes 2002 och även att det fanns många åsikter om regeln om begränsningar med avseende på medhavd vätska i handbagage.

In this thesis we investigate the level of deliberative democracy in the current implementation of the 24/7 Agency in the local government. We are interested in how the combination of the two seemingly opposing ideals of Demokratiutredningen and the 24/7 Agency is solved. Our analysis is based on interviews with civil servants from three kommuner in Skåne and a schematic overview of their websites. As a theoretical framework we use New Public Management Theory, Deliberative Democracy Theory, and Citizen Theory.We have found that the local 24/7 Agency is initiated and implemented by public servants. Their experiences and worldview is mirrored in both process and result.

This study is based on three focus group interviews with minors living in Örnsköldsviks municipality. The aim is to investigate what minor individuals want to gain more influence in that concerns their citizenship rights. It also aims to investigate what obstacles there is in their surroundings that prevent them from influencing it. I have conducted semi-structured interviews with the focus groups. The theoretical framework consist of T.H Marshalls theories about citizenship, with the division of civil, political and social rights.

The point of departure for this essay is the observation that themunicipality of Lund is giving priority to handicap associations overother forms of associations. This act can be regarded as trespassinginto the realm of civil society. In respect of this, two aspects appearto be particularly interesting to explore. The first is to determinewhich perspective of freedom the municipality of Lund holds. Ireconstruct how the liberal and the communitarian state relate to thenegative and the positive freedom.

The aim of this paper is to analyse the social movement Planka.nu with reference to the theory of new social movements in order to engage in a discussion about the presence of ?old? tradition and ?new? trends. As well as empirical, the purpose is also theoretical and methodological: to examine, and extend, the discussion about new and old social movements. A qualitative method is used. The analytical framework is based on a combination of theories of social movements and new social movements.

This report is a case study of ?citizen forums? in the municipality of Uppsala. These forums are arranged to make people participate more in local politics. The aim of this study is to find out if the opinions and the wishes coming from the citizens are later involved in the planning process etc made by the authorities. The aim is also to explain why or why not the opinions from the citizens are of any importance.My empirical data come from interviews that I have made with seven different respondents, both politicians and civil servants.

Subject: Independent essay in War Science (15 points) which debate the question if PrivateMilitary Companies is an asset or a threat to the Swedish Armed Forces regarding rerecruitmentwith focus on the soldiers of FS21.That which is investigated is the general attitude amongst soldiers who have completed theirconscript duty according to the old conscript system and now is employed in order to conducta tour abroad with Afghanistan as area of operations. Further investigated is their attitudeagainst the Swedish Armed Forces as an employer, as well as the private sector whichwant/could benefit from the skills the soldiers is possessing. Could the soldiers se themselvesleave the Armed Forces before the contract has expired in benefit of private companies whichclaim they solve similar tasks.Purpose: The purpose with this essay is to contribute with knowledge about a number ofemployed soldiers? attitude against Private Military Companies. Further; if the soldiersbelieve the Armed Forces provide them as they think they deserve/ want in order to stay andnot leave their job in favour of PMC:s, and through it clarify what the soldiers value asemployees.Order of Approach, Method and Material: The method I?m using is a survey in whichsoldiers and squad leaders have answered the questions.

Based on last years events that have taken place, events on the school Lundbergs and the police values of work, has the meaning of having a set of values been questioned. This study aimed to investigate and answer the fundamental values based on the common value basis for the government employees within an organization and how it perceived by employees. The new institutional theory was the framework for this qualitative study conducted with semi-structured interviews. Respondents were employees within the organization. Ethnographic qualitative methodology was the basis for our methodology and we used a thematic model of theme interpretation, communication and knowledge in our analysis.

This paper discuss the possibilities to improve the Swedish political nomination system. It brings up some of the values and norms that can be used to change the existing system. Values as openness, the demand of responsibility and also if there is values from the American spoils system that can be used in the Swedish system. A minor purpose is to discuss the part of the parliament within the nomination process. To investigate this I have some theoretical starting points and a self constructed analysis tool.

The purpose of this thesis is to explore and analyze the processes and efforts involved in rebuilding the war-torn state of Afghanistan. The examined period span from the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001, to the elections in 2005. This period, commonly known as the Bonn-process, sets out the initial time for the reconstruction of the state.A theoretical framework, which considers the necessary mechanisms for successful state-building, will be used to analyze Afghanistan's re-building process. The mechanisms include the prerequisite of a stable security environment, emerging from a cease-fire, together with the development of a well-functioning economy, re-introduction of rule of law and rejuvenating civil society.The failure to establish a secure environment has had a devastating impact on all analyzed aspects of the re-building process. It is therefore crucial that the international society continuing to assists the Afghan government in its efforts to strengthen its capacity, in order to improve the security situation.