Essays about: "the role of agency theory in corporate governance"

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1. 1. Sustainability Assurance Quality and the Effect of the Audit Committee : A study of Sweden

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Fanny Harila; Amanda Marklund; [2023]
   Keywords : Corporate Sustainability; Sustainability Assurance Quality; Audit Committee Characteristics; Corporate Governance;

   Abstract : There is an increasing need for companies to act more responsibly in sustainability related issues due to pressures from their stakeholders. This increased pressure comes with a corresponding need for companies to report on their actions. READ MORE

3. 2. Dressed for success when entering the Swedish market : Changes and composition of the board of directors in IPO companies and the effect on firm valuation

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Erik Staaf; Joel Gotthardsson; [2022]
   Keywords : IPO; Valuation; Corporate Governance; Board of Directors; Agency Theory;

   Abstract : The initial public offering (IPO) of a company is characterized by uncertainty, and a large body of research has focused primarily on underpricing. This study takes a different approach by examining the changes and composition of the board of directors in IPO companies and the effect on market valuation measured by the market-to-book ratio. READ MORE

4. 3. The purpose of CEO compensation in sports organisations : A qualitative study of CEO compensation in sports organisations from both a board perspective and a CEO perspective.

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Carl Sandahl; Fredrik Tinglöf; [2021]
   Keywords : Compensation; Sports organisations; Agency theory; Stewardship theory; Institutional theory;

   Abstract : Background: CEO compensation as a phenomenon is a well explored topic in both forprofit and non-profit organisations but limited research is made on sports organisations. Due to the important social role that sports organisations entails, one can argue for the need to investigate the purpose of CEO compensation in these organisations as well. READ MORE

5. 4. Do Swedish Firms Pay Their Boards Excessive Compensation? - A study on the economic determinants and effects of excessive board compensation among Swedish firms

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Karin Bengtsson; Erica Wollin Björk; [2019-08-08]
   Keywords : Determinants of Board Compensation; Excessive; Chairman; Member; Corporate Governance; Agency Theory; Ownership; Performance; Risk;

   Abstract : Corporate governance and board issues have not only gained interest due to well-known governance failures such as the 2001 Enron scandal, rather, the field has been of interest at least since 1776 and the development of Smith’s Wealth of Nations. Due to corporations’ immense contribution to economic activity, their agency problems and costs remain substantial. READ MORE

6. 5. Board Composition, Sustainability and Fim Performance : A Nordics-Oriented Quantitative Study on a Global Trend

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Monique Sieng Kao; Vilma Saari; [2019]
   Keywords : stakeholder theory; agency theory; CSR; ESG; firm performance; board composition;

   Abstract : The issues surrounding sustainability continues to be at the forefront of the human agenda and firms are increasingly being held accountable by their stakeholders to assist in bringing about sustainability. Despite this, there is a tension surrounding the role of firms and the benefits implementing sustainability practices and policies has for these actors. READ MORE