Essays about: "CEO compensation structure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words CEO compensation structure.

  1. 1. The effect of ESG-linked compensation on firms' ESG performance

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Naile Aliti; Zhaoyang Wen; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : ESG-linked compensation; ESG performance; corporate governance; stakeholder welfare;

    Abstract : This study examines the effect of having an ESG-linked compensation plan on ESG performance. In addition to that, board characteristics effect on linking ESG metrics to CEO compensation plans have been examined. READ MORE

  3. 2. What affects what and what affects that? : A quantitative study on risk and uncertainty’s influence on change in strategic decision making and the moderating role of corporate governance mechanisms.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Lucas Farbotko; Jonatan Ödéen; [2023]
    Keywords : Risk; uncertainty; strategic decisions; corporate governance; corporate governance mechanisms; moderating effects;

    Abstract : Background: Risk and uncertainty as a concept resides in unknown results and uncertainties with the ability of affecting firms. With its ability to affect, comes the necessity for firms to adapt in its corporate strategic decision making. Corporate governance in its broad terms has been shown to impact strategic decision making. READ MORE

  4. 3. CEO Compensation in Times of Crisis

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Kristian Eklund; Melker Mattsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Executive compensation; Crisis; Short term incentives; Long term incentives; Company performance;

    Abstract : We investigate the effect of CEO compensation structure on company performance during the Covid-19 crisis. The results show statistical significance that a high share of short-term incentives in CEO compensation led to better financial performance and handling of the Covid-19 crisis. READ MORE

  5. 4. Are Swedish CEOs worth their pay?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Niklas Bååth; Ludwig Janssen; [2022]
    Keywords : CEO compensation; CEO turnover; firm performance; agency theory; compensation structure;

    Abstract : CEO compensation is an important issue since shareholders, politicians, regulators, and the media have different opinions on the appropriate level. Critics argue that CEO compensation is excessive due to the weak link to firm performance, but even though the field has been thoroughly researched there are mixed findings regarding the relationship between CEO compensation and firm performance. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Effect of CEO Compensation Structure on Firm Risk-Taking in Sweden : Does Gender Matter?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Iza Erič; Holly Hu; [2022]
    Keywords : CEO compensation; compensation structure; incentive pay; risk-taking; gender differences;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the effect of CEO compensation structure on the risk-taking of the firms in Sweden. In addition, the study examines whether the gender of the CEO plays a role in this relationship. READ MORE