Essays about: "duties of the board"

Showing result 11 - 14 of 14 essays containing the words duties of the board.

  1. 11. The Impact of Board composition on Accounting Profitability of the Firm : A Study of Large Caps in Sweden

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Rahel Tsehaye Zemichael; Serkalem Tilahun Basazinew; [2010]
    Keywords : Corporate Governance; Board of Directors; Accounting Profitability Measurements and CEO;

    Abstract : Background: The issue about corporate governance became more prominent in recent years as a result of corporate scandals and misconduct of executives. Firms, board members, and executives have been subject to criminal and civil actions over hidden debt, inflated earnings, insider trading, tax evasion, misuse of funds, and breaches of fiduciary duties. READ MORE

  3. 12. Elite Directors and Firm Performance

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Mårten Bernow; Christopher Brinkeborn Beselin; [2007]
    Keywords : Elite Education; Multiple Directorships; Elite Directors; Board Elite;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the effect elite board directors have on firm performance. With reference to the social networks associated with both board appointments and elite education, a director is designated as an elite director if he or she holds multiple directorships, or is educated at an elite university. READ MORE

  4. 13. Corporate Board Authority in Takeover Bids: A Comparative Analysis of the EU and US Approaches

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Justin Iantosca; [2007]
    Keywords : European Affairs; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Global Merger and Acquisition activity reached record levels in 2006, with the US and EU playing a large role in this activity. This paper examines the duties of a board which is subject to a takeover bid and any defensive moves the board may take to protect its company from acquisition. READ MORE

  5. 14. Nya Svenska Lantmännen och dess MO-organisation : agent- och transaktionskostnader till följd av resultatansvaret

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Sara Ovelius; Helena Thisner; [2001]
    Keywords : Svenska Lantmännen; marknadsområde; MO; ansvarsfördelning; delegering; resultatansvar; agentteori; transaktionskostnadsteori;

    Abstract : Den första januari 2001 fusionerade åtta av Sveriges lantmännenföreningar samt SLR till en rikstäckande förening, SvL. Denna delas in i marknadsområden, MO:n, vilka drivs med resultatansvar inför koncernstyrelsen. Genom MO:na bibehålls lokal kontakt med jordbruksproduktionen i landet. READ MORE