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This chapter discusses the major results of the research presented in the book. It interprets the quantitative and qualitative findings from the results presented in Chaps. 6–11. It presents the national and sectoral contexts of the organizations based on their socio-demographic characteristics and deliberates on differential perceptions of CSR and EO from the perspective of employer branding. A comprehensive understanding and comparative view are offered about organizational values and practices in a multicultural perspective (across sectors, nations and genders). These findings are consolidated and an overall understanding of the relationship between organizational values and the attractive workplace is offered. Additionally, the chapter discusses the limitations of this research and summarizes the major findings in its conclusion.

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  1. The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

    Urmi Nanda Biswas

  2. Department of Sociology and Work Science, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden

    Karin Allard

  3. Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden

    Anders Pousette

  4. Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden

    Annika Härenstam

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Biswas, U.N., Allard, K., Pousette, A., Härenstam, A. (2017). Major Findings and Insights. In: Understanding Attractive Work in a Globalized World. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6133-2_12

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