Essays about: "Incentive Bonus Agency Theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Incentive Bonus Agency Theory.

  1. 1. Non-Financial Performance Measures in Executive Bonus Contracts and Firm Performance

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

    Author : Kajsa Olsson; Pi-Lillebi Hermansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Firm performance; Agency Theory; Incentive Programs;

    Abstract : This study investigates whether there is a relationship between the inclusion of non-financial performance measures (NFPM) in CEO bonus contracts and firm performance in the short- term perspective of one year. Data is hand collected from the preceding year's remuneration reports of 106 Nordic large cap firms listed on Nasdaq. READ MORE

  3. 2. An investigation into interlinkages between CEO compensation and firm risk

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Chaitra Harish Bhat; Thordis Sveinsdottir; [2016]
    Keywords : CEO compensation; Incentives; Bonus; Stock options; Risk management; Firm risk; Firm size; Firm Leverage; Corporate governance; Agency theory; Managerial power theory; Regression analysis.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this research is to do an investigation on the interlinkages between CEO compensation and the firm risk. It further intends to see in particular, whether the firm risk has been interlinked with components of compensation like CEO’s incentive/bonus and stock options. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Impact of Incentive Systems in Global Organizations Located in Sweden -A Case Study of Astra Zeneca

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Caroline Kvist; Emelie Andersson; [2012-06-11]
    Keywords : Incentive system; bonus system; reward; compensation; management control; management accounting;

    Abstract : Background and The main purpose of an incentive system is to affect the behavior of those who Problem: should be rewarded and thus guide them to work towards common goals. There has been negative publicity regarding incentive systems in Sweden, but despite this it is used by many Swedish companies. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Implications of Agency Theory on Mudarabah and Musharakah Agreements: A Comparison with Conventional Debt

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Nuraddin Samadzadeh; Henrik Melander; [2012]
    Keywords : Islamic Finance; Mudarabah Musharakah; Agency Costs; Moral Hazards; Asymmetric Information;

    Abstract : This is a theoretical study analysing the Islamic profit-sharing agreements mudarabah and musharakah. In the analysis mudarabah and musharakah agreements are compared to conventional debt agreements. By using a framework with verifiable payoff structure structural characteristics that have been omitted in previous research are addressed. READ MORE

  6. 5. CEO remuneration in listed European insurance companies : Trends and justifications over the years 2005-2009

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sara Palmén; Avare Suleyman; [2010]
    Keywords : CEO; chief executive officer; remuneration; fixed pay; variable pay; short-term; long-term; benefit; Europe; insurance; incentive; attraction; retention; agency theory; financial crisis; trend; justification;

    Abstract : In the ever so increasingly competitive business climate of the 21st century, human resources are vital for corporate success. Employees need proper incentives to perform in goal-oriented manners. READ MORE