Essays about: "Agency Theory economics"

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1. 16. The Hedging Premium

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jakob Mathiasson; Philip Hausenkamph; [2022]
   Keywords : Risk Management; Hedging; Firm Value; Insider Ownership; Foreign Ownership; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Seminar Date: 2022-06-01 Course: BUSN79, Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: Jakob Mathiasson & Philip Hausenkamph Examiner: Reda Moursli Key Words: Risk Management, Hedging, Firm Value, Insider Ownership, Foreign Ownership Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of hedging derivatives on firm valuation in present time, as well as the partial effect of different corporate ownership structures affecting the relationship between hedging and firm value. Methodology: The econometrical approach is based on a random effects model, however also complimented by a fixed effects model. READ MORE

3. 17. Corporate Entrepreneurship: How does a Change of Structure induced by new Ownership impact Employees’ Perception of Entrepreneurial Agency within SMEs?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jan Mueller; Jimmy Otterdijks; [2022]
   Keywords : Corporate entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial agency; ownership change; change of ownership in SMEs; perceived entrepreneurship; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Entrepreneurial agency theory has been designated as an important field of research within the corporate entrepreneurial context. When ownership structures in well-established corporations change, certain agitation can result. These ownership changes can subsequently influence entrepreneurial agency in such ventures. READ MORE

4. 18. What Does the Board Say?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Lucas Bengtsson; Astrid Christensson; Andreas Tysk; [2022]
   Keywords : Dividend Policy; Dividend Payout Ratio; Board Quality; Board Characteristics; Corporate Governance; NYSE; NASDAQ; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Methodology A quantitative study with a deductive approach. Panel data are used in the multiple linear regression to analyse and investigate relationships between dividend payout ratio and the independent variables. Theoretical Perspectives Main theoretical frameworks of the study are the Outcome Hypothesis and Substitution Hypothesis. READ MORE

5. 19. Earnings Management and Board Monitoring: Does CEO Power Have a Moderating Role?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Carl Andersson; Lynn Hamandi; [2022]
   Keywords : Earnings Management; Board Monitoring; Board Independence; Audit Committee; CEO Power; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is twofold. The first is to examine the board monitoring's impact on accrual-based earnings management, as reflected by the absolute value of discretionary accruals. The second is to investigate the moderating effect of CEO power on the relationship between board monitoring and accrual-based earnings management. READ MORE

6. 20. Value Creation in (Serial) Acquisitions - The Nordic Evidence

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Axel Gustavsson; Carl Möllerström; [2022]
   Keywords : M A; serial acquirers; agency problems; value creation; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Evidence of value creation for acquiring companies is revealed by a Nordic sample of acquisitions. The sample of 171 acquisitions, involving 130 acquirers, allows for investigating the performance of companies making several acquisitions. READ MORE