Essays about: "Principal agent"

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  1. 6. Building Bridges or Barriers? : Exploring How Municipal Policy Requirements Shape the Feasibility of Housing Development Projects

    University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

    Author : Hanne Marit Potters; [2023]
    Keywords : Municipality; Policy Requirements; Housing Developers; Feasibility; Investing Behavior; Sustainability; Kommunala krav; Bostadsutvecklare; Genomförbarhet; Investeringsbeteende; Hållbarhet;

    Abstract : Abstract This thesis aims to explore the impact of municipal sustainability policy requirements on the feasibility - the viability or practicality of the realization - of housing development projects, by using the perspectives of the municipality, housing developers, and institutional investors. By using this three-point perspective, this thesis aims to shed light on the intricate dynamics between these stakeholders, and the implications of municipal policy requirements on the project feasibility. READ MORE

  3. 7. Independent boardmembers - a recipe to reduce agency costs? : An explanatory study on Swedish firms listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Large Cap

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Alice Brenner; Anna Ringqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Agency costs; Independent Board Members; Board Composition; Principal-Principal costs; The Swedish Corporate Governance Code;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explain how the share of independent boardmembers, controlling for different forms of independence, and agency costs correlate within Swedish firms listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm list for large firms. The goal is to extend the understanding of board independence in relation to agency costs while adding empirical insight into the Swedish Code requirements on the board of directors. READ MORE

  4. 8. From Cubicles to Collaboration : A study on the Transformation of Government Office Spaces Driven by Cost-Efficiency, Digitalization, and Modernization

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : Sara Ghaemi Flores; [2023]
    Keywords : Authorities premises; The Principal-Agent theory; New Institutional Organization theory; Activity-Based Offices; Myndigheters lokaler; Principal-Agentteori; Teorin om nya instituionella organisationer; Aktivitetsbaserade kontor;

    Abstract : Over time, the office spaces of authorities have evolved, with external influences like pandemics accelerating the transition towards flexible, activity-based workplaces. Despite resistance, attitudes are slowly becoming positive towards modern, adaptable offices. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Key to a Safe IPO

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Oskar Truedsson; Hugo Bergström; Elsa Adolfsson; [2022]
    Keywords : IPO; Lock-up agreement; Initial return; Long term performance; Nasdaq Nordic; Oslo börs; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of the study is to examine the implications of a lock-up agreement for the first day return and long-term performance on the Nordic markets, during the years of 2010-2021. The study aims to contribute new insights to investors and stakeholders about lock-up agreements' implication and role in initial public offerings. READ MORE

  6. 10. Ownership Structure and Corporate Performance: An empirical study on the impact of managerial ownership & concentrated ownership on corporate performance of Swedish publicly traded firms

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Melker Melin; Ismailcan Korkmaz; [2022]
    Keywords : Agency costs; ROA; corporate governance mechanisms; corporate performance; Managerial ownership; Ownership concentration; Stewardship; Tobin s Q; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose The purpose of this study is to empirically investigate the relationship between the corporate governance mechanisms, managerial ownership, and concentrated ownership, on corporate performance in Swedish companies. With its distinguishing corporate governance regime and financial environment, Sweden facilitates a unique contribution to the ongoing discussion on ownership structure and agency conflicts. READ MORE