Essays about: "analysis of annual reports"

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  1. 11. Electoral Integrity and Accountability of Government Agencies in the Face of Sharp Power : A comparative analysis of Sweden and the United Kingdom

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Agnes Teorell; [2023]
    Keywords : Malign Information Influence; Electoral integrity; Accountability; Sweden; United Kingdom;

    Abstract : This study investigates the accountability of agencies responsible for countering Malign Information Influence (MII) during the 2018 general election in Sweden and the 2017 snap election in the United Kingdom. Using a comparative methodology, the study emphasizes the importance of timely, accurate, transparent, and sufficiently disseminated information as prerequisites for accountability. READ MORE

  3. 12. From Negotiations to Reality : A qualitative analysis of the European Union’s assessment onTürkiye’s association process

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Damlanur Enç; [2023]
    Keywords : Democracy; Democratisation; Democracy Promotion; European Union; European Union Enlargement; European Union membership and Türkiye.; Demokrati; demokratisering; främjande av demokrati; Europeiska unionen; Europeiska unionens utvidgning; EU-medlemskap och Turkiet.; Demokrasi; Demokratikleşme; Demokrasinin Geliştirilmesi; Avrupa Birliği; Avrupa Birliği Genişlemesi; Avrupa Birliği üyeliği ve Türkiye.;

    Abstract : The aim of this Thesis is to analyse Türkiye’s progress and setbacks withinits association process and quest for EU membership. By examining Chapter23 in annual reports released by the European Commission for the years2013, 2018 and 2023, the role of the EU as a democracy promoter isdiscussed and questioned. READ MORE

  4. 13. 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

  5. 14. Assessing the alignment : An exploratory qualitative study of OMXS30 firms' sustainability narratives' calibration with their ESG performance

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Petter Alraek Kågström; Jacob Ådén; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Legitimacy; Firm disclosure; ESG; Greenwashing; ESG score;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to gain a holistic understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) related narratives applied in OMXS30 firms’ annual reports. The understanding contributes to the existing literature by highlighting which main narrative strategies firms’ use to gain and maintain legitimacy, and whether or not the legitimacy gained and maintained from the narratives are in line with the firms’ ESG performance. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Portrayal of Accounting Firms : A Visual Analysis of Images in Annual Reports

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Linnéa Bäckmark; Matilda Ek; [2023]
    Keywords : Portrayal; Visual Analysis; Images; Accounting Firms; Accountant Stereotype; Annual Reports;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of accounting firms’ visual portrayal.  Theoretical perspectives: Institutional theory, stereotype theory, legitimacy theory, stakeholder theory, and framing theory have, together with earlier literature, been applied to the empirical findings to fulfill the purpose of this thesis. READ MORE