Essays about: "leadership and financial performance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words leadership and financial performance.

  1. 1. Unlocking the Secrets of Radical Innovation Leadership - An Exploration of the Leadership Practices that Drive Radical Innovation within Organizations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Andreas Brentman; Erik Sundling; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : innovation; radical innovation; leadership; leadership practices; incremental innovation; innovation process; innovation leadership; radical innovation leadership; Innovation management;

    Abstract : Innovation is essential for companies to distinguish themselves from competitors and fulfill customers' evolving needs, resulting in increased market share and financial performance. Research in academic literature has acknowledged the significance of leadership in promoting innovation within an organization. READ MORE

  3. 2. Leadership Competence: Does Gender Really Matter? : A study on the operational gender diversity and its impact on financial performance and stock volatilty

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

    Author : Simon Nordin; Beata Vangstad; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender Diversity; CEO Gender; Corporate Governance; Agency Theory; Resource Dependence Thoery; Firm Volatility; Financial Performance;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to take part of and contribute to the continuously ongoing debate ongender diversity, more specific about gender diversity in the operational level includingthe gender of CEO in Swedish firms across the Large cap, Mid Cap and Small Cap lists.The purpose is to analyze whether there is a statistical significance between operationalgender diversity and financial performance as well as firm volatility. READ MORE

  4. 3. Purchasing and Digitalization in an era of Turbulence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Emil Sarajlic; Vishal Natesan; [2023]
    Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Female Leaders During Crisis : A study about the impact of female board directors on firms’ financial performance during the COVID-19 pandemic

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lisa Willhans; Linnea Kossmann Lindström; [2022]
    Keywords : Leadership; Gender Diversity; Women; Board of Directors; Crisis Management; Crisis; COVID-19; Critical Mass Theory; Financial Performance;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate how the proportion of female leaders on corporate boards affects firm financial performance during crises. The study investigates Swedish mid-cap and large- cap companies during COVID-19. READ MORE

  6. 5. The management control package and its relation to job satisfaction : A CASE STUDY AT SANKT KORS FASTIGHETS AB

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

    Author : Niklas Wesslander; [2022]
    Keywords : Management control; Management control package; Configuration of management control package; Job satisfaction;

    Abstract : Job satisfaction or dissatisfaction stems from the value alignment of a person's work-related needs and what the organization is offering. To increase job satisfaction can be seen as something worth pursuing in its own right, but it also has societal benefits in how it affects the health of employees. READ MORE