Essays about: "Governance Mechanism"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 86 essays containing the words Governance Mechanism.

  1. 21. A study on CEO experience and its effect as a signalling mechanism on IPO underpricing

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Hjalmar Sörensen; Isak Muhr; [2021]
    Keywords : CEO experience; IPO underpricing; information asymmetry; signalling theory; corporate governance;

    Abstract : We examine if CEO experience functions as a signalling mechanism in initial public offerings (IPOs), reducing information asymmetry and consequently, IPO underpricing. To investigate this, we perform a multiple OLS regression on a hand-collected sample of 220 IPOs on Nasdaq Stockholm between 1 January 2010 and 15 March 2021. READ MORE

  3. 22. Gas Flaring in Nigeria: Analyzing the Impact of Governance and Sustainability in the Niger Delta

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

    Author : Chiedozie Franklin Otuonye; [2020]
    Keywords : Gas Flaring; Governance; Sustainability; Niger Delta; Conflict; Regulation; Corruption; Environment; Infrastructure; Oil and Gas; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Gas flaring is a global issue but more especially for developing countries who are faced with various health and environmental challenges. This research paper focusses on the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, who are among the highest ranked for the amount of natural gas flared in the process of oil exploration and extraction. READ MORE

  4. 23. The extractive industries transparency initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo : the failing understanding and ownership of the E.I.T.I objectives prevent to reachthe UNs sustainable goals

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Bitota Mudibu Sparf; [2020]
    Keywords : transparency; accountability; governance; DRC; extractive industries; SDGs;

    Abstract : This study looks at the adaptation and implementation of the E.I.T.I principles in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and assesses whether governance through transparency and accountability practices in its extractive sector have improved. READ MORE

  5. 24. URBAN CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND THE PROMISE OF BIG DATA SOLUTIONS : ASSESSING BIG DATA APPLICATION INTO MADRID’S URBAN CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE SCENARIO

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Juan Rojo; [2020]
    Keywords : Climate change Adaptation; Big Data; Resilience; Urban Transformation;

    Abstract : In the midst of a climate crisis like the one the world is facing right now, it is essential to try to find new tools that allow better decision-making both to mitigate climate change and to adapt to it. To this day, data science has yet to develop the necessary knowledge to tackle climate change, even though there are large databases with climate data available. READ MORE

  6. 25. The impact of family ownership on dividend payout policy : An examination on the Swedish context

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Marcus Wibom; Fanny Lundvall; [2020]
    Keywords : agency problems; control enhancing mechanisms; corporate governance; dividend payout policy; family firms; second largest blockholder;

    Abstract : This study investigates whether family ownership impacts firms’ dividend payout policies by examining firms publicly listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (OMX Stockholm) during the years 2013–2018 (1,363 firm-year observations). The investigation is made by performing multiple regression analyses including the dependent variable DIVIDEND PAYOUT. READ MORE