Essays about: "diversity in boards"

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  1. 11. Does Previous Experience Matter? A case study of Swedish board members’ perception of experience diversity in decision-making

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Julia Althin; Patrik Bianchi; [2021]
    Keywords : Board of Directors; Board Composition; Board Dynamics; Boardroom Decision-making; Experience Diversity; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Decisions taken in the boardroom are considered to be of crucial importance for corporate governance, not least due to their wide-ranging implications for both an organization and its stakeholders. To take effective decisions on the board, the availability of the right skills and knowledge is deemed essential. READ MORE

  3. 12. Board and Chip Diversity in Deep Learning Side-Channel Attacks : On ATtiny85 Implementations Featuring Encryption and Communication

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Filip Björklund; Niklas Landin; [2021]
    Keywords : side-channel attack; deep learning; poweranalysis; ATtiny85; diversity; sidokanalsattack; djupinlärning; effektanalys; ATtiny85; mångfald;

    Abstract : Hardware security is an increasingly relevant topic because more and more systems and products are equipped with embedded microcontrollers. One type of threat against hardware security is attacks against encryption implementations in embedded hardware. READ MORE

  4. 13. Female Directors on Corporate Boards of private firms: A study on the impact of board gender diversity on firm performance and corporate risk

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

    Author : Hannah Bozorgnia; Filippa Söderlind; [2021]
    Keywords : Gender diversity; Board of Directors; Critical Mass; Financial performance; Corporate risk;

    Abstract : This thesis examines whether female board of directors in private firms can influence firm financial performance and corporate risk. First, the study investigates if gender diversity in boards per se has an influence on firm performance and risk. READ MORE

  5. 14. Gender Quotas on Corporate Boards: A Panel Data Analysis of the Short-Term Effects of California Senate Bill No. 826

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Hilla Inkinen; [2021]
    Keywords : Gender Quotas; Board Composition; Corporate Governance; Gender Economics;

    Abstract : Gender quotas on corporate boards of directors have become a popular tool to address the persistent disparities in female representation at the top of the corporate hierarchy. In this thesis, I study the effects of the first mandatory gender quota in the United States, California Senate Bill No. 826, implemented in early 2019. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Real Effects of Mandating Gender Diversity Disclosures

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

    Author : Tove Heijne; Ebba Jeppsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Gender Diversity; Board of Directors; Real Effects; EU Directive; Disclosures;

    Abstract : In this paper the real effects of mandatory non-financial disclosures are examined. More specifically, the effect the Directive 2014/95/EU has on the share of female directors in Swedish companies' boards. READ MORE