Praise influences employees’ intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and their sense of pride. But how should managers give praise so that it is received positively? And how should the expression “good job” be used? Research from Karlstad Business School sheds light on these questions.
Receiving praise from a manager after a successful effort at work can certainly feel rewarding. But what should managers consider when commenting on an employee’s performance?
With 968 applicants competing for 30 places, the programme’s success is undeniable.
– We have found an educational model that works, says programme director Carin Andersson.
Karlstad Business School has offered the programme online since 2010, and interest has grown every year.
– Distance education has never been a temporary solution for us.
The Service Research Center (CTF) brought together researchers, alumni and partner organizations to celebrate its anniversary with reflections on the past and perspectives on the future.
From a small research group focusing on the emergence of the service economy to an internationally recognized research centre with significant impact on service research, innovation and value creation.
PhD students from several European universities gathered at Karlstad University for a course on sustainable and digital service marketing and management.
With the dissertation "Control Through Configuration: Management Control Systems for Performance and Sustainability Compliance in Global Supply Chains" Janet Rasaei is doctor in business administration at Karlstad Business School.
Why should ordinary consumers care about how companies manage their global supply chains?
– The products and services that consumers purchase often depend on activities carried out by suppliers in different countries.
Teaching, research, and the work of building legal education programmes have been a common thread throughout Nick Dimitrievski’s years at Karlstad University.
The introduction of new waste sorting bins in Karlstad Municipality has turned into a perfect learning opportunity for students enrolled in the Master's Programme in Project Management at the School of Business.
– This project contains many fascinating elements that fit perfectly with our programme, says John Johansson, lecturer in Business Administration at Karlstad Business School.
The project is something of a dream case for project management education.
Many companies want to contribute to sustainable development, but their efforts often have limited impact.
– Many of the companies I studied focused, for example, on putting ‘recycled material’ on a package, says Kristin Caravelli-Svärd.
– Meeting others who conduct research in related fields and learning about regulatory frameworks in other countries is important for gaining new perspectives on Swedish law, says Germaine Hillerström from Karlstad Business School.
ISFL is a politically independent international organization that brings together researchers and university lecturers from more than 50 countries.
In an era marked by so-called polycrises, where climate change, energy challenges, economic uncertainty, and global conflicts influence and reinforce one another, societal resilience is becoming increasingly important.
Many companies in Sweden and Norway are already testing circular solutions such as take-back systems, repair and reuse, but few succeed in scaling them up. A new project at the Service Research Center (CTF) at Karlstad University will help companies move from pilot initiatives to viable business models.
– What is missing today is not technology, but workable business arrangements around it.
How does theory become real competence? During a teaching assignment in China, the classroom was transformed into an engaging and participatory learning environment. Through prototyping and active collaboration, students developed both knowledge and confidence.
– At Karlstad Business School we put the same approach at the centre of learning.
Students studying on the Master programme in information systems at Karlstad Business School may now receive two-degree certificates, whilst only studying one degree programme, announces Dr Ala Sarah Alaqra, associate professor in information systems at Karlstad Business School.
Through the new double degree programme, being launched August 2026, students complete their first year of studies at Karlstad University and then spend their second year at our partner universit
A global subject, a global classroom and a global team of academics with global teaching materials together create the perfect conditions for education with an international reach.
Robert MacKenzie, you have been awarded a BUIRA Fellowship “in recognition of your tremendous contribution both to BUIRA and to industrial relations scholarship.” – what does this mean?
– A BUIRA Fellowship is an honorary distinction awarded by the British Universities Industrial Relations Association (BUIRA).
– I would like to gain a deeper, contextually grounded understanding of how personal assistance is legally regulated and applied in Sweden, says Manja Kreševič.
Why did you select Karlstad Business School for your research study visit?
– My decision to undertake a research visit at Karlstad Business School was driven by both my broader academic focus on Sweden and the relevance of its model to my PhD studies.
