Essays about: "Executive Education"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 20 essays containing the words Executive Education.

1. 6. Top management teams’ demographics effect on earnings management - A Swedish perspective

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Axel Gunnarsson; Jim Johansson; [2019-08-09]
   Keywords : Top management teams; upper echelons theory; earnings management; accruals; real activity;

   Abstract : We study whether the demographic characteristics of top management teams influence earnings management, by using a sample of Swedish listed firms from 2010-2014. Our findings suggest that the demographic characteristics (i.e. READ MORE

3. 7. Narcissistic chief executive officers and corporate acquisitions : An upper echelons perspective

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för handel och företagande

   Author : Stuart White; [2018]
   Keywords : narcissism; upper echelons theory; chief executive officer; corporate acquisitions; merger waves; narcissism; upper echelons teori; verkställande direktör; företagsförvärv; merger waves;

   Abstract : This study investigates how chief executive officer narcissism impacts the organizations strategic decisions and outcomes. Rooted in the idea that the organization is a reflection of its top managers, I theorize that narcissistic chief executive officers may influence the decision process leading to corporate acquisitions. READ MORE

4. 8. Female presence within executive positions in European companies : The development in the European Union

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Klara Sjöberg; Sandra Drewniok; [2017]
   Keywords : Female presence; executive positions; gender pay gap; teritary education; legal framework;

   Abstract : Background – In today’s globalized society, it is argued that gender diversity should be visible even withintop positions in management boards, since women and men now have similar impact as entrepreneurs,directors and consumers. Instead, there is an underrepresentation of females within top decision-makingpositions, where various barriers exist for women in their career advancements. READ MORE

5. 9. Cognitive deficits in spina bifida

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Camilla Stenson; [2015]
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   Abstract : Spina bifida myelomeningocele (SBM) is the most common and severe type of spina bifida which is a neural tube defect (NTD). Additionally to the defect of the spinal cord most cases of SBM develop an Arnold-Chiari-II malformation, which is the main reason behind the common development of hydrocephalus. READ MORE

6. 10. Innovation in China: A qualitative research

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Mikaela Golubovic Svensson; [2015]
   Keywords : Qualitative research; Innovation; China; Agency structure; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study aims to examine the topic of innovation in China. The need for innovative development is of importance for the nation to keep the rapid development. READ MORE