Essays about: "Signalling theory"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 52 essays containing the words Signalling theory.

1. 21. More Skilled and Aware: How Non-Stereotyped Occupational Gender Portrayals Impact Cognitive Performance and Judgements of Competence

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

   Author : Gisela Gardelius; Hanna Kopelman; [2021]
   Keywords : Advertising; Femvertising; Gender Stereotypes; Dunning-Kruger Effect; Performance Estimates;

   Abstract : This research investigated whether non-stereotyped occupational gender portrayals in advertising can impact men and womens' cognitive performance and ability to form accurate judgements of competence. T-test revealed that this may well be the case, although the effects varied between genders. READ MORE

3. 22. 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

4. 23. Think tanks and the construction of authority in the UK : Ideological representations of private sector knowledge producers in broadcast television news

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/JMK

   Author : Minenor-Matheson Graham; [2020]
   Keywords : think tanks; primary definition theory; authority signalling; broadcast television news; marketplace of ideas; public sphere;

   Abstract : Private sector knowledge producers, more commonly known as think tanks or research institutes, are used as authoritative sources in Western media either as interview guests or their research quoted by journalists.  Most studies have focused on their ability to influence government policy, but very little has focused on their role in the public sphere, particularly their visibility in media. READ MORE

5. 24. The learning path towards wellbeing : A qualitative study on the factors motivating elderly to participate in informal learning activities

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Alexandra-Maria Oancea; [2020]
   Keywords : aging; benefits of learning; elderly wellbeing; healthy lifestyle; informal learning; lifelong learning; mental health;

   Abstract : The purpose of the study has been to discover what motivates the elderly to participate in informal learning activities after the retirement age. The study is qualitative, interpretation being used as the theoretical knowledge approach. READ MORE

6. 25. Blockchain Technology & Volatility of Stock Returns : A Quantitative Study that Examines Blockchain Technology’s Impact on Volatility in Swedish Stocks

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Kajsa Andersson; Anna Styf; [2020]
   Keywords : Blockchain technology; Systematic risk; Total risk; Volatility of stock returns;

   Abstract : Blockchain technology has received tremendous attention during the last decade. Huge investments incentives have been made into Blockchain technology and companies worldwide are adapting the new modern innovation. READ MORE