Essays about: "Remuneration Programs"

Found 5 essays containing the words Remuneration Programs.

  1. 1. Non-Financial Performance Measures in Executive Bonus Contracts and Firm Performance

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

    Author : Kajsa Olsson; Pi-Lillebi Hermansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Firm performance; Agency Theory; Incentive Programs;

    Abstract : This study investigates whether there is a relationship between the inclusion of non-financial performance measures (NFPM) in CEO bonus contracts and firm performance in the short- term perspective of one year. Data is hand collected from the preceding year's remuneration reports of 106 Nordic large cap firms listed on Nasdaq. READ MORE

  3. 2. Onshore Wind Energy  Market Analysis : Of Sweden, Poland, and Romania

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : MARTA D'ANGELO; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The shift towards sustainability is a key point in many countries’ energy programs. Among renewable energy technologies, wind power offers high productivity and reliability. However, its profitability is strongly dependent on the support of favorable political environment, national and/or European incentives, and market opportunities. READ MORE

  4. 3. The interconnection between executive shareholding and firm performance

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Rex Ståhl; [2017-09-15]
    Keywords : Management Remuneration; Executive Shareholding; Long-term Incentive Programs; Agency Theory; Stock Market Performance;

    Abstract : There has been a long standing debate regarding how firms can alleviate the agency problem and align the interests of the agent with those of the principal. In this study, we theorize that if firms can incentivize executives to act more like owners as opposed to agents, it will lead to better performance of the firm. READ MORE

  5. 4. Equity-Based Remuneration for Swedish CEO's

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Mikael Ehne; [2013]
    Keywords : Executive Compensation; Long-Term Incentive Programs; Share-Based Remuneration; Agency Theory; Institutionalism;

    Abstract : This study examines the underlying reasons for observed relative differences in the use of equity-based remuneration for Swedish CEO's. Adopting a qualitative approach, the empirical foundation of the paper is interviews with key decision-makers in the area, namely directors of large public firms and institutional shareholder representatives. READ MORE

  6. 5. Remuneration Programs : A Principal Agent Theory perspective of CEO Remuneration Programs

    University essay from IHH, Redovisning och finansiering

    Author : David Erixson; Emil Folkesson; Elvira Hendeby; [2007]
    Keywords : Principal Agent Theory; CEO compensation; Motivation; Remuneration; Agent teori; VD kompensation; Motivation; Bonusprogram; ;

    Abstract : In the media today, remuneration programs to CEO’s are frequently discussed. Media are usually focusing on the large amounts paid out rather than why the companies use the programs. The purpose of this thesis is to examine whether the conflict of interest presented by the Principal Agent Theory is affected by a CEO remuneration program. READ MORE