Essays about: "CEO"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 426 essays containing the word CEO.

1. 31. Leadership Competence: Does Gender Really Matter? : A study on the operational gender diversity and its impact on financial performance and stock volatilty

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

   Author : Simon Nordin; Beata Vangstad; [2023]
   Keywords : Gender Diversity; CEO Gender; Corporate Governance; Agency Theory; Resource Dependence Thoery; Firm Volatility; Financial Performance;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to take part of and contribute to the continuously ongoing debate ongender diversity, more specific about gender diversity in the operational level includingthe gender of CEO in Swedish firms across the Large cap, Mid Cap and Small Cap lists.The purpose is to analyze whether there is a statistical significance between operationalgender diversity and financial performance as well as firm volatility. READ MORE

3. 32. ALL BARK NO BITE? An explorative case study of BrewDog's Corporate Political Advocacy campaign

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

   Author : Olivia Dinér; Alice Sävman; [2023]
   Keywords : Corporate Political Advocacy; Authenticity; Woke-washing; Entrepreneurial Leadership; CEO Activism; Challenger Brand; BrewDog; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In times of political divisiveness, Corporate Political Advocacy (CPA) has emerged as a commonly used communication strategy whereby brands voice support for socio-political issues. Despite its increasing prominence, research of CPA in the field of strategic communication is scarce. READ MORE

4. 33. The Market's Verdict: CEO Changes and OMX-Stock Market Responses Before and During Covid-19

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Gabriel Åström; Victor Bagley; [2023]
   Keywords : CEO Changes; Market Reactions; Covid-19; Swedish Stock Market; CEO Origin;

   Abstract : This paper examines the impact of chief executive officer (CEO) changes on the Swedish stock market, comparing market responses during Covid-19 to a benchmarking period that comprises preceding years. We find significant positive average abnormal returns following announcements of CEO change across both examined periods, suggesting that CEO changes are consistently favored by the market and not heavily affected by Covid-19. READ MORE

5. 34. Loneliness - a part of the role as a CEO. A qualitative study comparing causes of CEO loneliness in startups and established firms

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

   Author : Maximiliam Lind; Alexander Fioretos; [2023]
   Keywords : CEO; Loneliness; Startup; Established firm;

   Abstract : Through a qualitative study, this thesis aims to explore how the causes of CEO loneliness differ between startups and established firms. The study is based on a sample of 10 individuals who have experienced the CEO role in both contexts. READ MORE

6. 35. Diffusion of solar PV in Kenya - Optimizing the value proposition for the commercial market

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

   Author : Ebba Lundberg; Hjalmar Åhman; [2023]
   Keywords : solar PV; renewable energy; Kenyan energy market; value proposition; growing organizations; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The effects of climate change are getting evermore severe, especially on the African continent. Actions towards the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable development are becoming crucial, and one part of this is the energy transition. READ MORE