Essays about: "Thesis, corporate governance and Corporate performance"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 69 essays containing the words Thesis, corporate governance and Corporate performance.
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16. Sustainability in the European Union : The Role of Financial Development in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakultetenAbstract : This thesis addresses the relationship between financial development and CSR performance, based on countries within the EU. The main objective of this thesis is to critically analyse and discuss the impact of financial development on CSR performance, through using ESG performance as a proxy. READ MORE
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17. Performance of Swedish sustainable equity funds during Covid-19 : a comparative study on sustainable and conventional equity funds
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : The interest for sustainable equity funds has increased globally and especially in Sweden the last years. The Swedish and Scandinavian fund markets have grown to be seen as frontrunners for sustainable investments. READ MORE
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18. Does Previous Experience Matter? A case study of Swedish board members’ perception of experience diversity in decision-making
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Decisions taken in the boardroom are considered to be of crucial importance for corporate governance, not least due to their wide-ranging implications for both an organization and its stakeholders. To take effective decisions on the board, the availability of the right skills and knowledge is deemed essential. READ MORE
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19. Female Directors on Corporate Boards of private firms: A study on the impact of board gender diversity on firm performance and corporate risk
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : This thesis examines whether female board of directors in private firms can influence firm financial performance and corporate risk. First, the study investigates if gender diversity in boards per se has an influence on firm performance and risk. READ MORE
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20. Gender Quotas on Corporate Boards: A Panel Data Analysis of the Short-Term Effects of California Senate Bill No. 826
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomiAbstract : Gender quotas on corporate boards of directors have become a popular tool to address the persistent disparities in female representation at the top of the corporate hierarchy. In this thesis, I study the effects of the first mandatory gender quota in the United States, California Senate Bill No. 826, implemented in early 2019. READ MORE