Essays about: "Corporate Financial Performance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 284 essays containing the words Corporate Financial Performance.

1. 1. In Pursuit of Ambidexterity The ambidextrous nature of a small enterprise and its implications on NPD - A Case Study

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Emil Landén; Emil Tullock; [2023-07-20]
   Keywords : ambidexterity; ambidextrous; organization; ambidexterity in smaller organizations; corporate culture; new product development;

   Abstract : Innovation is a crucial determinant of success in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced climate. This forces organizations to focus on developing future business solutions while still exploiting their existing resources to stay profitable. READ MORE

3. 2. Corporate governance and financial institutions performance

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   Author : William Pitsinki; Jonathan Westh; [2023-06-30]
   Keywords : Financial Institutions; Performance; Board Independence; Shareholder Rights; Creditor Rights; ROA; Tobin’s Q;

   Abstract : The primary aim of this thesis was to examine the relationship between board independence and financial institutions performance, while also examining the moderation effect on the institutional factors of shareholder and creditor rights on the association between board independence and performance. Using 2000 firm year observations across 25 different countries, a panel data regression was conducted to develop understanding of said relationship. READ MORE

4. 3. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU

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   Author : Martin Ekendahl; Philippa Hedström; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ESG score; financial performance; stakeholder theory; the EU; fixed effects model;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance as measured by both accounting- and market-based measures; Return on Assets and Tobin's Q. The study takes a particular focus on the European Union (EU), more specifically on companies operating in the region and the union's strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more general efforts towards a more sustainable future. READ MORE

5. 4. Comparison of High ESG Portfolio Performance in Germany and Switzerland

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Nino Shakulashvili; Saud Talic; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ESG; Portfolio Performance; Fama French; Carhart; Risk Factors; Value; Size; Momentum; Germany; Switzerland;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the relationship between stock return performance and sustainability, the latter taking the form of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The paper provides a comparative setting in which stocks of companies headquartered in Germany and Switzerland are examined. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
   Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

   Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE