Essays about: "Board Member Characteristics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Board Member Characteristics.

  1. 1. Sustainability Assurance Quality and the Effect of the Audit Committee : A study of Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Fanny Harila; Amanda Marklund; [2023]
    Keywords : Corporate Sustainability; Sustainability Assurance Quality; Audit Committee Characteristics; Corporate Governance;

    Abstract : There is an increasing need for companies to act more responsibly in sustainability related issues due to pressures from their stakeholders. This increased pressure comes with a corresponding need for companies to report on their actions. READ MORE

  3. 2. A study on CEO organizational identification, the propensity to be acquired, and bid premiums

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Oscar Kock; Simon Sjögren; [2020]
    Keywords : Organizational identification; M A; Agency problems; Corporate governance; Golden parachutes;

    Abstract : We examine whether the propensity to be acquired is lower for companies with CEOs who identify strongly with their organization compared to those that do not, while further distinguishing if this effect is amplified by the CEO also being a board member. Additionally, the study examines if the bid premium accepted is higher for CEOs with high organizational identification relative to other CEOs. READ MORE

  4. 3. Picking the Leaders of Tomorrow: A comparative case study on nomination committees in political youth organizations

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Leo Rystam; Marina Vernholmen; [2020]
    Keywords : Organizational Governance; Nomination Committees; Political Youth Organizations; Board Member Characteristics; Representation;

    Abstract : Nomination committees are a powerful, yet under-researched, institution in organizations throughout society. This becomes even more palpable in politics, and especially in political youth organizations, where nomination committees hold a central role in choosing future leaders and decision- makers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Corporate Boards and Performance. Does board composition affect financial performance among Swedish firms?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Anna Jönsson; [2015-07-13]
    Keywords : Corporate Governance; Board of Directors; Board Size; Financial Performance; Tobin’s Q; Board Composition; Gender; Diversity;

    Abstract : Corporate boards are a central part of corporate governance. In this thesis I study the effect of board characteristics on corporate performance. I examine the effect of board size, gender diversification, independency and CEO as board member on performance. The study covers all firms listed in Sweden (Large, Mid and Small Cap) during 2005-2014. READ MORE

  6. 5. The influence of Natura 2000 on Estonian forestry

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Mikk Link; [2010]
    Keywords : Natura 2000; nature conservation; estonian forestry;

    Abstract : Natura 2000 is an European-wide nature conservation network consisting of habitats and species in needof special care. Estonia, as all the other member states has committed to ensure the favourableconditions of those habitats and species listed in Directives of Natura 2000. READ MORE