Essays about: "CEO managers"

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1. 1. Innovation and development practices : Exploring small enterprises’ innovation and development practices

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Iñaki Balier López; Jakob Ribbat; [2023]
   Keywords : Small enterprises; innovation; development; processes; practices; improvement;

   Abstract : Background: Small enterprises are critical to the Swedish and European economies accounting for a significant portion of job creation and overall employment. However, the understanding of how innovation and development are carried out within small enterprise contexts remains limited. READ MORE

3. 2. Risk Influences of CEO-Dependent Top Managers: Co-Option and the Cost of Equity Capital

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

   Author : Ellen Norberg; Isak Wallin; [2022]
   Keywords : Top management team co-option; Ex-ante cost of equity capital; Firm risk; Corporate governance;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to explore the research gap in existing literature on top management connectedness toward the CEO, from the perspective of equity stakeholders of the firm. It sheds light on how equity investors perceive firms with executives that are co-opted by the current CEO, in terms of firm risk. READ MORE

4. 3. Corporate Social Responsibility and Earnings Management : Two sides of the relationship

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Vanja Appelqvist Östman; Olivia Sharp; [2022]
   Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Earnings Management; ESG; Accrual-based Earnings Management; Real-activity Earnings Management;

   Abstract : Sustainability is becoming a more important topic, not just in terms of the environment but also through social and governmental aspects. There are different views on what responsibility firms should take and what their incentives might be. READ MORE

5. 4. CEO Ownership and Innovation Investments: Is Shareholding Incentivizing Enough?

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

   Author : Axel Jönsson; Hannes Högmark; [2022]
   Keywords : R D; Innovation; Agency Problems; Corporate Governance; CEO Ownership;

   Abstract : Agency theory suggests that managers may under- or over-invest in R&D depending on whether they see the risks or possibilities investing in it. This study examines how CEO ownership is related to investments made in R&D. READ MORE

6. 5. Who Leads the Leader? - A Qualitative Study on Managers' Support-Seeking Behaviors Outside of the Organization

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Filip Linde; Anna Zaletaeva; [2022]
   Keywords : Chief Executive Officer; Support-Seeking; External Network; Identity; Proactivity;

   Abstract : Modern leadership studies often focus on leading the followers. However, the leader does not always have the answer and thus has to seek support to handle difficulties. Research investigating where CEOs seek support, especially externally, has been scarce. READ MORE