Essays about: "Institutional creation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 110 essays containing the words Institutional creation.
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1. Measurement of Business Incubator Performance by Governments: Studying the Practices in the Nordic Region
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This master thesis aims to investigate the measurement of business incubator performance by governments. Business incubators play a vital role in nurturing startups, promoting innovation, and fostering economic development. READ MORE
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2. ESG CONTRACTING: GREED OR GREEN? A GLOBAL STUDY OF OWNERSHIP INFLUENCE AND VALUE CREATION IN REGARD TO ESG CONTRACTING
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : This study investigates institutional and activist ownership pressure for implementing ESG contracting, and the potential value creation that follows in terms of financial and ESG performance. Using data from 11,521 publicly listed firms worldwide in the period 2007-2022, this longitudinal study employs a multivariate regression model in order to understand whether certain shareholders push for ESG contracting, and whether ESG contracting mitigates or reinforces agency costs. READ MORE
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3. Navigating Overlaps: State Motivations and the Evolving Relationship Between the European Union and NATO : A Case Study of Finland and Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The EU has for a long time been moving towards taking more responsibility for its own security through the creation of programmes such as the Common Defence and Security Policy (CSDP) and the European Defence Fund. Increased uncertainty regarding security has caused many states to reconsider their defence arrangements, especially internationally. READ MORE
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4. Institutional Ownership and Firm Innovation - A Swedish Study on the Impact of Institutional Ownership on R&D Activity
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Purpose: The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between institutional ownership and firm innovation in a Swedish and contemporary context. Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework underlying this study is primarily based on the myopic institutions theory, which suggests that institutional investors have an inherent short-term focus that influences their attitude towards long-term investments such as R&D. READ MORE
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5. From Green to Gold: The role of multiple logics of sustainability in shaping business value creation
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : With activities engendering tremendous socio-ecological impacts, the fashion system is increasingly spotlighted as one of the most unsustainable industries. In this context, many actors in the fashion system, including brands and retailers, have implemented corporate sustainability strategies. READ MORE