Essays about: "Carl Lekvall"

Found 2 essays containing the words Carl Lekvall.

1. 1. Transcending autonomy and control through management accounting: A neoliberal perspective on MCS in the knowledge-intensive firm

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

   Author : Victoria Scheer; Carl Lekvall; [2017]
   Keywords : Management Control Systems; Knowledge-intensive firms; Foucault; Neo-liberalism;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to examine how Management Control Systems (MCSs) can balance the tension between autonomy and control in knowledge-intensive firms (KIFs). The study was carried out by conducting an in-depth single-case study at the Swedish branch of an international management consulting firm. READ MORE

3. 2. EU Mergers' Impact on Operating Performance - An Event Study of Merger-Related Operating Performance Changes in the EU after the IFRS Enforcement

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

   Author : Charlie Jeppsson; Carl Lekvall; [2015]
   Keywords : Mergers; Operating Performance; M A; Synergies; Value Creation;

   Abstract : By examining a sample of 52 cross-industry corporate mergers completed between 2008-2011, this study investigates mergers' impact on operating performance in the EU, as well as potential determinants for post-merger performance. The results provide some evidence that mergers improve operating performance of merging firms. READ MORE