Essays about: "Edward Lindqvist"

Found 2 essays containing the words Edward Lindqvist.

1. 1. Should shareholders demand their board of directors to buy financial stake in the company to maximize wealth?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Victor Selindh; Edward Lindqvist; [2012-06-29]
   Keywords : Corporate governance; ownership structure; board of directors; multivariable regression analysis; regression analysis; polynomial analysis.;

   Abstract : This study empirically investigates if shareholders in Swedish Large Cap listed firms should demand from their board of directors to buy financia stake in the company. Arising demands from shareholders in especially American Fortune 500 companies brings the question to Swedish shareholders as well, yet no demands of such ownership exists. READ MORE

3. 2. How do firms evaluate investments in HRD? -a study of two large Swedish accounting firms

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Alexander Andersson; Edward Lindqvist; [2011-07-01]
   Keywords : HRD; Human Resource Development; Investments in HRD;

   Abstract : Research The study aim to answer the following research questions; questions: -How do firms evaluate investments in HRD? -Is there a need for additional evaluation methods? Purpose: The purpose of the study is to understand how these companies evaluate investments in HRD. Method: The method used is a case study of two large Swedish accounting firms where theoretical and scientific ideas and methodologies are compared with empirical data from interviews with appropriate interviewees from selected companies Theoretical The study’s theoretical framework is based on Kirkpatrick’s four-level model of evaluation framework: and Russ-Eft and Preskill’s systems model of evaluation. READ MORE