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  1. 1. Who Influences Rationalities of Global Regimes? A Social Network Analysis of Influential Actors in the Water Sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Veith Tluczykont; [2021]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This Master's thesis sheds light on influential actors in global regimes. Following the concept of Fuenfschilling & Binz (2018), it aims to answer the question of how global regime rationalities diffuse and where they develop. READ MORE

  3. 2. Board Interlocks and Earnings Management Contagion

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

    Author : Cecilia Hällzon; Daniel Öhman; [2017]
    Keywords : Board interlocks; Earnings management; Social influence; Network theory; Discretionary accruals;

    Abstract : Manipulation of stated earnings can have a severely negative impact on financial reporting quality and is a topic of interest to regulators and investors alike. This study investigates whether earnings management spreads through networks of shared directors between boards of Swedish listed companies. READ MORE

  4. 3. Big Fish in a small pond? : A quantitative study about independence and the social networks among corporate boards in Denmark, Finland and Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Jessica Bergmark; Atte Soidinmäki; [2014]
    Keywords : Corporate Governance; Board of Directors; Board independence; Interlocking directorate networks; Corporate Elite;

    Abstract : While the European Union is striving towards harmonization among the member countries, interlocks (connections) are a social phenomenon that has an implication on the Corporate Code but it is more implicitly pointed out with words like “other relevant information” or ”other significant board positions” that might affect the individual board member’s independence and ability to fully commit to the company. Although the board often is referred to as one single entity, it consists of many board members that individually can have an agenda that might deviate from all stakeholders’ goal. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Prevalence and Causes of Multiple Directorships

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Diana Imreorowa; Therese Kollin; [2013]
    Keywords : multiple directorships; corporate interlocks; corporate governance; market for directors; board of directors;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the determinants of the number of directorships held by board directors, using a cross-sectional methodology with Swedish data from year 2007. Individual, board and company characteristics are used as explanatory variables to find out what affects the number of directorships held, and from these results we argue for three main causes of the existence of multiple directorships. READ MORE