Essays about: "Principal agent"

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1. 21. Effects of Endogenous Risks in Contract Design : A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of the Optimal Contract Design in the Swedish Construction Industry

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Julio Cesar De Barros Cruz; [2021]
   Keywords : Procurement contracts; Contract theory; Contract design; Principal agent; Asymmetric information; Optimal contract; Endogenous risk; Risk aversion; Incentive; Upphandlingskontrakt; Kontraktsteori; Kontraktsdesign; Principal agent; Asymmetrisk information; Optimalt kontrakt; Endogen risk; Riskaversion; Incitament;

   Abstract : The architecture, engineering and construction industry faces challenges when dealing withprocurement contract design and risk-handling. The optimal contracting practices have beenworldwide studied in areas of contract theory which studies how the optimal incentivemechanism (“contracts”) can be designed to encourage the parties to behave more efficiently. READ MORE

3. 22. The Enemy of My Enemy is My Agent : A Case Study on the Effects of Soft Power in Preventing and Facilitating One-Sided Violence in Internal Conflicts

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Joakim Ydebäck; [2021]
   Keywords : s​oft power; one-sided violence; external support; colonialism; internal conflict; Central African Republic; South Sudan;

   Abstract : The internationalisation of conflicts has made the study of the effects of external support a prominent subfield within peace and conflict studies. How supporting states affect conflict strategies and changes the conflict dynamic has been the prime concern of this thesis. READ MORE

4. 23. Aligning ownership and control

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Melker Melin; Jakob Gerby; Alexander Bjarte; [2021]
   Keywords : Insider Ownership; Financial Performance; ROA; Tobin´s Q; Asset Allocation; Decision Making; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Abstract Title Aligning ownership and control Seminar date 15 January 2021 Course Bachelor's Thesis in Corporate Finance (FEKH89) Authors Alexander Bjarte, Jakob Gerby, Melker Melin Thesis Advisor Anamaria Cociorva Key words Insider Ownership, Financial Performance, ROA, Tobin’s Q, Asset Allocation, Decision Making Purpose The aim of this study is to investigate whether equity ownership amongst the decision making management of a firm is positive for financial performance. Methodology In order to achieve the purpose of the study, a quantitative method with a deductive approach was used. READ MORE

5. 24. Investigating Contractual Challenges of Performing Cost Control in Building Construction Projects

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Rehema Aman Kisamfu; [2021]
   Keywords : Cost control; Cost Management; Pre-Contract Stage; Post-Contract Stage; Cost Overrun; Kostnadskontroll; Kostnadshantering; Steg före kontrakt; Steg efter kontrakt; Kostnadsöverskridande;

   Abstract : Quantity Surveyors are considered as the most qualified cost specialists in the construction industry, with their experiences and skills in cost management and control as well as contract management. However, this role is not well recognized in Sweden compared to other countries such as the UK where it’s originated from. READ MORE

6. 25. Types of Intermediation for VAT Purposes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

   Author : Daria Carmalac; [2021]
   Keywords : VAT; intermediation; intermediary; undisclosed agent s ; disclosed agent s ; platform s ; acting in one s name; acting on one s behalf; taking part in a supply; facilitating a supply; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : For the correct application of the VAT rules concerning the activity of intermediaries, it is necessary to establish whether there is an intermediary and whether it is acting as a disclosed or an undisclosed agent or facilitating a supply of goods or services. This may be challenging due to the variety of forms of commercial relationships alongside the lack of guidance on the interpretation and implementation of the relevant VAT rules and rapidly changing case law. READ MORE