Essays about: "corporate governance performance management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 essays containing the words corporate governance performance management.

  1. 1. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
    Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

    Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE

  3. 2. The power of commitment : Skin in the game and its impact on firm performance

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

    Author : Annie Hallengren; Tova Gunnarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Skin in the game; Board of directors; Corporate Governance; Agency theory; Firm performance;

    Abstract : Corporate governance's main purpose is to ensure that companies act in a way that is beneficial for their shareholders. This study presents skin in the game as a possible solution and investigates its impact on firm performance on the Swedish market. READ MORE

  4. 3. How Does ESG Impact Firms’ Financial Performance: Empirical evidence from European companies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Bin Zhu; Yixuan Wei; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; Financial performance; Return on assets ROA ; Europe; CFP; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between ESG factors and corporate financial performance (CFP) by using data from listed companies in the European market and Thomson Reuters’ ESG scores. The analysis reveals a complex picture, with mixed results for different ESG components. READ MORE

  5. 4. ESG Scores, Performance Characteristics and Risk : Advantageous Corporate Decisions in European Markets

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Filip Sund; Gustav Forsman; [2023]
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    Abstract : Corporate sustainability has been discussed for a long time as it affects the entire world. The true definition of sustainability came to be established with the Brundtland report in 1987. Paraphrased the report stated that sustainability is being able to meet the needs of today without sacrificing the future for succeeding generations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Corporate Sustainability and Working Capital : A panel data analysis of the relationship in Swedish-listed firms

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Muhammad Shehzad Moin; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Corporate Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility; CSR; ESG; ESG Rating; ESG Investing; Sustainable Finance; Sustainable Investment; Sweden; Working Capital; Working Capital Management; WCM; Cash Conversion Cycle; CCC; Working Capital Requirements; WCR;

    Abstract : The theoretical and practical importance of working capital management (Sharma & Kumar, 2011) and its strong link with the firm’s financial stability (Wang et al., 2020, p. 2; Kamel 2015, p. 35) make it one of the most important functional areas of corporate finance. READ MORE