Essays about: "board of directors"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 202 essays containing the words board of directors.

  1. 1. Board Diversity's effect on Stock Volatility An empirical study on the Swedish market

    University essay from

    Author : Simon Risberg; Sanna Tegenfeldt; [2023-09-15]
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    Abstract : In recent years, group diversity has become a prevalent topic of discussion with regard to benefits and drawbacks. This thesis examines the impact of board diversity on stock volatility using data on board directors in Swedish companies over a ten-year period. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gender Diversity in the Boardroom and Financial Performance - A quantitative analysis of female presence in listed firms in the Nordic region

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    Author : Vanessa Da Costa; Vendela Ljungberg; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Gender Diverstity; Board of Directors; Financial Performance; Critical Mass; Agency Theory; Resource Dependence Theory;

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  4. 3. Board and management characteristics effect on firms' ESG scores

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emelina Farmängen; David Olsson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : sustainability; ESG; performance; board characteristics; management characteristics; stakeholder theory;

    Abstract : The subject of sustainability has evolved over the years, and firms have been put into the spotlight to provide resources to manage and minimize the problems we face. This paper explores how board and management characteristics are associated with the ESG performance of large European firms, overlooking nine years. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Impact of Corporate Governance Mechanisms on Total, Systematic, Market, and Insolvency Risk of Fintech

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sandun Randombage; Sudharshani Ramesh; [2023]
    Keywords : Fintech; Corporate Governance; Total Risk; Systematic Risk; Market Risk; Insolvency Risk;

    Abstract : Corporate governance practices of fintech companies have caused to increase in risk or caused to decrease in the risks. This study is mainly focused to identify the impact of corporate governance mechanisms, especially board structure and ownership structure, on the market-based risk of fintech companies. READ MORE