Essays about: "q theory"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 86 essays containing the words q theory.

  1. 16. The link between ESG and financial performance in sensitive and non-sensitive industries. A quantitative study of the European market

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Danait Abraham; Magnus Forslund; [2022-04-07]
    Keywords : ESG; financial performance; return; stakeholder theory; shareholder theory;

    Abstract : Purpose: The topic of ESG and its relationship with financial performance has been studied by researchers for the last decades. In this thesis, to further understand the relationship between ESG and financial performance, industry affiliation has been considered. READ MORE

  3. 17. Understanding views on sufficient clothing consumption: Using Q methodology

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Katla Eiríksdóttir; [2022]
    Keywords : Sufficiency; consumer perceptions; clothing consumption; social practice theory; Q methodology; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Overconsumption of clothes is a global environmental and social problem, where 80 billion new clothing is produced each year. Efficiency measures have focused on improving resource efficiency on the production side and improving clothing care on the consumer side. However, literature shows that these measures are not enough. READ MORE

  4. 18. Ownership Structure and Corporate Performance: An empirical study on the impact of managerial ownership & concentrated ownership on corporate performance of Swedish publicly traded firms

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Melker Melin; Ismailcan Korkmaz; [2022]
    Keywords : Agency costs; ROA; corporate governance mechanisms; corporate performance; Managerial ownership; Ownership concentration; Stewardship; Tobin s Q; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose The purpose of this study is to empirically investigate the relationship between the corporate governance mechanisms, managerial ownership, and concentrated ownership, on corporate performance in Swedish companies. With its distinguishing corporate governance regime and financial environment, Sweden facilitates a unique contribution to the ongoing discussion on ownership structure and agency conflicts. READ MORE

  5. 19. Playing Atari Breakout Using Deep Reinforcement Learning

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Jonas Nils Martin Lidman; Simon Jonsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Reinforcement learning; CartPole; Breakout; DQN;

    Abstract : This report investigates the implementation of a Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) algorithm for complex tasks. The complex task chosen was the classic game Breakout, first introduced on the Atari 2600 console.The selected DRL algorithm was Deep Q-Network(DQN) since it is one of the first and most fundamental DRL algorithms. READ MORE

  6. 20. Exploring the Impact of ESG on Firm Performance : Empirical Evidence for the European Real Estate Sector

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : Sebastian Hult; Akrem Touati; [2022]
    Keywords : ESG; Sustainability reporting; Firm performance; European REITs; Shareholder theory; Stakeholder theory; Environmental; Social; Governance; ESG; Hållbarhetsrapportering; Bolagsprestation; Europeiska REITs; Aktieägarteorin; Intressentteorin; Miljöfaktor; Social faktor; Ägarstyrning;

    Abstract : The increased interest in sustainability issues in recent years due to climate change has led to an increased interest among capital investors to invest more sustainably. In addition, there has been an increased interest among stakeholders, regulators and citizens to know more about the positive impact of sustainability reporting on business results. READ MORE