Essays about: "female board members"

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1. 1. The Ulleråker Hospitalum : A Case Study in the Wage Development of the Medical Sector 1890-1920

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Daniel W Christensen; [2023]
   Keywords : Economic History; History of Medicine; Medical Sector; Asylum History; Ulleråker; Ulleråker Hospitalum;

   Abstract : This essay presents a case study about the development of income levels in the medical sector during Sweden´s period of modernization, 1890-1920, focusing specifically on the five wage groups which comprised the medical staff at Uppsala´s Ulleråker hospitalum (=mental asylum). This institution, though different in it´s stated mission from hospitals and the like, was similarily organized, and staffed with employees belonging to the same categories as regular hospital staff - they shared similar social backgrounds, education levels, work tasks and conditions. READ MORE

3. 2. Modeling a Relationship between ESG Metrics and Financial Performance for Nordic Publicly-listed Companies

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Cornelia Sparring; Topias Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable finance; ESG variables; ESG score; Accounting-based financial performance; Market-based financial performance; Nordic Compass; Materiality; Hållbar finansiering; ESG variabler; ESG värde; Redovisningsbaserad finansiell prestation; Marknadsbaserad finansiell prestation; Nordic Compass; Materialitet;

   Abstract : This study aims to identify whether a relationship between ESG performance and financial performance exists for Nordic publicly-listed companies, by conducting a multiple linear regression analysis. Also, it will be observed which (if any) ESG variables are of relevance. READ MORE

4. 3. Breaking the Boardroom Ceiling: A Study on Gender Balance on the Boards of Swedish Listed Companies on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Hedda Hövel; [2023]
   Keywords : corporate governance; gender equality; female board members; Nasdaq OMX Stockholm; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Sweden is considered one of the most prominent countries for gender equality, with relatively high levels of female board members at publicly listed companies. However, the EU Law on Gender Balance on Boards implemented in 2022 adds pressure for Sweden to maintain, and improve, gender distribution on boards since Sweden was able to opt out of the law. READ MORE

5. 4. The likelihood and financial effect of merger and acquisitions on Nordic listed firms: the role of women on the board

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

   Author : Ellen Allgurin; Hanna Wikberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Gender Diversity; Corporate Governance; M A transaction; Critical Mass; Financial Performance;

   Abstract : This thesis seeks to explore whether female board members on Nordic listed firms have an impact on the likelihood of performing an M&A transaction. Additionally, it investigates women's impact on financial performance. READ MORE

6. 5. ESG Scores in IPOs: The impact of Board Composition and Ownership Concentration

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Karl Ehrensky; Martin Svensson; [2021-06-24]
   Keywords : ESG; ESG score; board composition; ownership concentration; stakeholder management;

   Abstract : The prevalence of the sustainability agenda and the need for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues to be addressed by firms are increasingly characterizing today’s business environment. Creating shareholder wealth while also satisfying the wider base of stakeholders, a strategic management approach that ultimately is affected by the firm’s governance through the composition of the board and the ownership concentration of a firms’ shareholders. READ MORE