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  1. 1. The Effects of Ownership Structure on Earnings Management in Public listed firms in Nigeria.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jumoke Fiyinfolu Osibuamhe; Tolulope Odunayo Ogwumike; [2023-07-04]
    Keywords : Earnings management; Ownership structure; Managerial; Institutional; Highest holder; Nigeria; entrenchment;

    Abstract : The efficacy of corporate governance is enhanced when managers demonstrate a willingness to act in a manner that is contrary to the preferences of shareholders. An instance of management's potential disregard for shareholders' interests is the employment of accounting accruals as a means of manipulating earnings for management purposes. READ MORE

  3. 2. The power of commitment : Skin in the game and its impact on firm performance

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

    Author : Annie Hallengren; Tova Gunnarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Skin in the game; Board of directors; Corporate Governance; Agency theory; Firm performance;

    Abstract : Corporate governance's main purpose is to ensure that companies act in a way that is beneficial for their shareholders. This study presents skin in the game as a possible solution and investigates its impact on firm performance on the Swedish market. READ MORE

  4. 3. Proactive Decarbonization in Projects - At What Price? : A Qualitative Study of Life-cycle Cost Analysis and Shadow Pricing of Carbon as Decision-making Tools

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

    Author : Anna Edorson; [2023]
    Keywords : Life-cycle Cost Analysis ; Shadow Pricing of Carbon ; Sustainability ; Climate Targets ; Decision-making ; Project Management ; Livscykelkostnadsanalys ; Skuggpris på koldioxid ; Hållbarhet ; Klimatmål ; Beslutsfattande ; Projektledning ;

    Abstract : As we move towards a low-carbon economy, environmental sustainability drives corporate performance and strategy to a greater extent than a decade ago. Hence, there is a growing importance among actors with long-term ownership interests to recognize climate-related issues in investment decisions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Shifting Gears: Entering the Automotive Vertical

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovationsteknik

    Author : Tobias Anderberg; Axel Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Online automotive advertising; performance-based pricing; classifieds; marketplaces; transactional models; monopolistic markets.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Tradera, Sweden's leading online marketplace for circular consumption, is considering entering the online automotive advertising market in Sweden as a new vertical to diversify its business. This thesis aims to determine if Tradera should enter the online automotive advertising market and to propose a strategic roadmap for entry if it is determined to be beneficial. READ MORE

  6. 5. Value Sensitive Future of Persuasive Technology in Retail : Multi-Stakeholder Approach

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Dominika Grossova; [2023]
    Keywords : persuasive technology; value sensitive design; ethics in HCI; multi-stakeholder appraoch; artificial intelligence; retail; övertygande teknologi; värdekänslig design; etik i HCI; flerpartsperspektiv; artificiell intelligens; detaljhandel;

    Abstract : Persuasive technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the retail industry, often to influence customer behaviours and increase sales. This study explores multi-stakeholder perspectives on the values, ethical considerations, and possible risks associated with the implementation of such persuasive technologies. READ MORE