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Item Restricted Exploring How Relationship With Managers and Perceived Utility of Human Resource Development (HRD) Affects Employee Engagement : a Case Study in a Berlin-based Company in the Sustainability Sector(2023) Nuradillah Binte Mohd Zin; Hynes, Jennifer; Wood, Daniel; Faculty of Business Administration; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract This thesis approaches managerial skills, career development and learning opportunities as factors influencing employee engagement using a mixed method approach on a case study company based in Berlin and operating within the sustainability sector. Three underlying frameworks, Job Characteristic Model, Job Demands-Resources model and Kahn's definition of Employee Engagement, were used to inform on ways to evoke higher levels of employee engagement. Quantitative scales used were based on Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES) and Questionnaire on the Experience and Evaluation of Work (QEEW) with two open-ended questions for the qualitative analysis that drives understanding of the numerical results computed. Quantitative findings have found strong and significant correlations between the variable factors and employee engagement. Qualitative analysis has largely supported the findings and shed light on contradictions found. With better understanding of the interactions, this thesis seeks to offer suggestions on boosting employee engagement levels through the factor variables explored. Keywords: employee engagement, managerial skills, career development, learning opportunities, sustainability, Job Characteristic Model, Job Demands-Resources model, Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, qualitative analysis, quantitative findingsItem Restricted Femininity in Vogue : A Comparative Study of How Visual Elements Influence the Representation of Femininity in Popular Magazines(2022) Beatrice Costa; Gieseler, Kalinka; Schroeder, Süheyla; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: the concept of femininity is complex and constantly evolving, influenced by socio-cultural changes and feminist movements seeking self-determination for women. Visual culture, especially in media like vogue magazine, plays a significant role in shaping perceptions of femininity. This research aims to investigate how vogue's fame influences its approach to various topics and whether its visual identity impacts the display and perception of femininity, possibly reflecting biased beauty ideals. The objectives of the research include analyzing the visual elements in vogue magazine, comparing different country editions to explore beauty standards and gender expectations, and investigating whether vogue's identity limits expression based on its historical context and relationship with society. A comparative study between vogue editions from the usa and germany is conducted using semiology as the analytical framework. The thesis delves into discussions on femininity and its representation in media, provides an overview of visual elements in graphic design that suggest gender forms, and presents a design proposal based on the findings about femininity in design. Keywords: femininity, vogue magazine, visual identity, gender representation, beauty standards, graphic design, comparative study, self-determination