Essays about: "Corporate Focus Hypothesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words Corporate Focus Hypothesis.

1. 1. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU

   University essay from

   Author : Martin Ekendahl; Philippa Hedström; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ESG score; financial performance; stakeholder theory; the EU; fixed effects model;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance as measured by both accounting- and market-based measures; Return on Assets and Tobin's Q. The study takes a particular focus on the European Union (EU), more specifically on companies operating in the region and the union's strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more general efforts towards a more sustainable future. READ MORE

3. 2. Spinning Gold: Unraveling the Secrets of Value Creation from Spin-offs

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

   Author : Andreas Groth; Fabian Bevanda; [2023]
   Keywords : Spin-Offs; Corporate Focus Hypothesis; Optimal Leverage Hypothesis;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the dynamics of value creation in American corporate spin-offs between 1995-2019 from the dual perspectives of the corporate focus and optimal leverage hypotheses. The research employs a comprehensive dataset of 164 cases, examining the impacts of spin-offs on long-term abnormal stock returns and both unadjusted and industry-adjusted operating performance. READ MORE

4. 3. Sweden's Got a Brand New Tax Rate

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Hanna Lindé; Rebecca Hesslevik; [2022]
   Keywords : Stock market; Tax rate; Sweden; Denmark; Efficient market hypothesis;

   Abstract : In this paper, we intend to investigate the Swedish stock market's reaction upon the acceptance of the 2018 corporate tax rate reduction. The purpose is to examine if there was a significant stock market reaction and if it was heterogeneous across sub-samples based on market capitalization. READ MORE

5. 4. Data-driven Management Framework using National and Corporate Culture Analytics to foster Innovation Ambidexterity : A case study on a world leading telecom company

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Chiara Isola; Divya Peddireddy; [2021]
   Keywords : Ambidexterity; Exploration; Exploitation; Innovation; National culture; Corporate culture; Telecommunication Sector; Human Capital; Data-driven Management; Business Strategy; Machine Learning;

   Abstract : Background: In a highly competitive world, leaders of firms highly dependent on innovation, such astelecom companies, must acquire data-driven managerial skills to systematically analyze datasets from multiple points of view to aid decision-making in the new context of Industry 4.0. READ MORE

6. 5. Finnish Governmentality Investigated : Comparison of the Labor Market Policies in Two Government Programs

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

   Author : Pia Vähämaa; [2021]
   Keywords : Governmentality; Neoliberalization; Power; Unemployment; Welfare; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This comparative document analysis looks at the governmentality of the Finnish labor market policies (LMP’s). This study compares Sipilä’s and Marin’s government programs to see if there are differences. The focus is on depicting neoliberalization and power relations in the policies while investigating the framing of unemployment. READ MORE