Essays about: "Empirical evidence"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 1465 essays containing the words Empirical evidence.

  1. 11. An Empirical Survey of Bandits in an Industrial Recommender System Setting

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : Tobias Schwarz; Johan Brandby; [2023-09-21]
    Keywords : computer science; industrial application; machine learning; reinforcement learning; multi-armed bandits; MAB; contextual multi-armed bandits; survey; batch learning;

    Abstract : In this thesis, the effects of incorporating unstructured data—images in the wild—in contextual multi-armed bandits are investigated, when used within a recommender system setting, which focuses on picture-based content suggestion. The idea is to employ image features, extracted by a pre-trained convolutional neural network, and study the resulting bandit behaviors when including respective excluding this information in the typical context creation, which normally relies on structured data sources—such as metadata. READ MORE

  2. 12. The financial performance differences between ESG and Non-ESG Firms in the Nordic Region – A quantitative analysis

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Athanasios Simoudis; [2023-08-10]
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    Abstract : This thesis presents a rigorous empirical analysis on the relationship between financial performance and ESG scores in Nordic firms from 2017 to 2022. The analysis utilizes fixed effects regression methods with cluster-robust standard errors at the company level. READ MORE

  3. 13. The effect of cross-border mergers & acquisitions as a driver of better corporate sustainability practices - A study on the post-acquisition context of selected target firms from Sri Lanka and Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Buddhini Erosha Jayasinghe; Farjana Rifat; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions M A ; cross-border; sustainability; corporate sustainability practices; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Environmental-Social-Governance ESG framework; target firm; stakeholder theory; resource-based view; acquirer; Sri Lanka; Sweden;

    Abstract : Companies typically strive to expand their realms. To do so, they rely on a series of organic and non-organic growth options, the latter including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As). M&As continue to grow in number and frequency across national and regional borders in search of strategic complementarity. READ MORE

  4. 14. Breaking out of Boundaries: A multiple case-study examining the role of entrepreneurship for the internationalization of small skincare born global firms

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Celina Hua; Mimmy Ly; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : Born Global; Internationalization; Entrepreneurial Capabilities; Effectual Logic; Human Capital; Networking Capabilities; Serendipity;

    Abstract : As the beauty and skincare market continues to grow globally, there is also a growing trend of early and rapid internationalization among skincare brands that are looking to capitalize on the global market. While this constitutes a great opportunity for companies, internationalization can be difficult for young and small firms, in particular, to effectively navigate. READ MORE

  5. 15. What KPIs are fundamental for the business model “Equipment-as-a-Service” at one of Sweden's largest automotive manufacturers?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Sofia Söderlund; Therese Lilja; [2023-07-04]
    Keywords : Equipment-as-a-Service; Key Performance Indicators; As-a-service business model; usage-based models; pay-per-usage;

    Abstract : Background: The business model “As-a-Service” is fairly new and has gained attention in connection with the importance of creating a circular economy. The business model has a new way of creating revenue which makes it of value to apply useful Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to remain profitable. READ MORE