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1. The influence of favouritism as non financial incentives on employee performance
University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE)Abstract : ABSTRACT In the business sector, favouritism is a frequent and typically disapproved behaviour. However, when used as a reward for excellent employee performance, favouritism can incentivize increased employee productivity and performance. READ MORE
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2. The Impact of COVID-19 on Public Capital Markets - Empirical Evidence from the Nordics
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect firms' ability to raise capital? This paper explores how non-financial Nordic firms raised capital from public debt and equity markets during the pandemic. We find that (1) the bond market experiences turbulence during the outbreak period; (2) being a rated bond issuer is only important for access during the outbreak period; (3) factors that determine bond spreads during the normal period do not change fundamentally during the COVID-19 period; (4) the equity market is an important source of capital throughout the COVID-19 period in terms of both IPOs and secondary issues. READ MORE
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3. Asset management with a purpose beyond profit : A case study of AFA Försäkring
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : The companies of the finance industry are the owners of the market and possess great power to impact society with the assets they manage. A new purpose of asset management is emerging, considering non-financial issues with a purpose beyond profit. READ MORE
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4. Managing Acquisition Success in a Knowledge Intensive Industry : How key employee retention is managed in the event of a company acquisition
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Mergers and acquisitions have become increasingly popular as a method for enabling growth, and in 2021, global M&A value hit an all-time high. However, as mergers and acquisitions are complex organizational events, an estimated 70-90% of acquisitions fail to deliver value and prove to be a significant waste of time and resources. READ MORE
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5. The impact of voluntary non-financial disclosure on profitability of listed companies
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomiAbstract : Abstract Given the increasing concern for the global environmental issues and the related need for preservation of the ecosystem, voluntary non-financial disclosure has become more and more important to almost all economies today. However, empirical literature shows findings that are mixed, inconsistent and often contradictory; ranging from positive, to negative, to statistically insignificant relationships. READ MORE
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