Essays about: "GOVERNANCE THESIS TOPIC"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 68 essays containing the words GOVERNANCE THESIS TOPIC.

  1. 1. Board Diversity's effect on Stock Volatility An empirical study on the Swedish market

    University essay from

    Author : Simon Risberg; Sanna Tegenfeldt; [2023-09-15]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In recent years, group diversity has become a prevalent topic of discussion with regard to benefits and drawbacks. This thesis examines the impact of board diversity on stock volatility using data on board directors in Swedish companies over a ten-year period. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainability Reporting and the developing role of the ESG/Sustainability Controller : A qualitative study among Swedish medium and large sized companies

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Stefan Schaumberger; Vijitha Dasayanaka; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability Reporting; Sustainability Reporting Frameworks; Sustainability Reporting Unification; GRI; CSRD; ESG Controller; Sustainability Controller;

    Abstract : Sustainability is a universal topic that has gained in significance during the last decade due to the increased risks for society as well as the environment itself. Therefore, a lot more attention is given to how companies disclose upon their impact on environment, society and governance. READ MORE

  4. 3. Intensifying Building Use: How the Cities of Amsterdam and Malmö Enable the Sharing of Spaces

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Sonja Leyvraz; [2023]
    Keywords : Building industry; circular economy; intensifying loops; urban governance; sharing economy.; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In the building industry, circular economy has gained much attention in recent years, yet thus far, little research has been conducted on the topic of intensified building use, despite the great potential this strategy offers in terms of emission reduction. One way of intensifying building use can be through the sharing of spaces among different users at different times. READ MORE

  5. 4. Elucidating AI Policy Discourse : Uncovering Themes Through Latent Dirichlet Allocation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Patrik Zetterblom; [2023]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning; Topic Modeling; Regulation; National Strategy; Latent Dirichlet Allocation; Systems Theory; Discourse Analysis Theory;

    Abstract : This thesis embarks on a journey to investigate the discourse contained within the policy documents examined by utilizing the topic modeling technique labeled Latent Dirichlet Allocation. The aforementioned investigation will be conducted through the theoretical lens of Systems Theory and Discourse Analysis Theory. READ MORE

  6. 5. Communicating Participatory Budgeting : Insights from Makueni County in Kenya

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Elmi Hussein; [2023]
    Keywords : Participatory communication; participatory budgeting; power dynamics; WhatsApp; Facebook; social media; digital tools; mobilisation; dialogue; elite capture; public engagement; development; Makueni; Kenya;

    Abstract : Kenya's 2010 Constitution marked a significant shift towards decentralised governance and public participation as key drivers of sustainable development (Finch and Omolo, 2015). One of the primary strategies county governments employ to achieve this goal is participatory budgeting (PB), which empowers communities and devolves power to support inclusive and equitable development. READ MORE