Essays about: "classical theories of management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words classical theories of management.

  1. 1. The use of derivatives in corporate risk management - A value adding strategy?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Agnes Strignert; [2024]
    Keywords : Risk Management; Derivatives; Hedging; Modigliani-Miller; Porsche;

    Abstract : Part I:This study highlights the role of active risk management of currency risk exposure within large listed non-financial European firms. In the aftermath of the global pandemic and invasion of Ukraine, many firm across the global has experienced challenges in terms of sustaining stable cash flows. READ MORE

  3. 2. In the Mind of a Leader : A qualitative study of navigating the journey and challenges of a growing start-up

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Signe Göransson; Josefin Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Leadership; Organisational growth; Start-up; Transition; Change management; Transformational leadership; Transactional leadership; Startup configurations; Managerial challenges; Leadership crisis;

    Abstract : Leadership has been of the highest interest for decades as leaders are one of the main factors for organisational success. However, when understanding start-ups the classical leadership theories lack insight into how a leader can grow and thrive together with the organisation. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Role of Narratives in Organisational Change

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Elin Oskarsson; Malin Dierkes; [2022-06-21]
    Keywords : Organisational Change; Narratives; Sensemaking; Identity; Political Motives;

    Abstract : Organisational change has been studied for many years generating classical management literature of how to view and handle change, but contrasting the more classical theories, narratives, or stories, can be used to study change. In human sciences, narratives are referred to as a family of concepts that have in common a storied form. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Hedging Premium

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jakob Mathiasson; Philip Hausenkamph; [2022]
    Keywords : Risk Management; Hedging; Firm Value; Insider Ownership; Foreign Ownership; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Seminar Date: 2022-06-01 Course: BUSN79, Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: Jakob Mathiasson & Philip Hausenkamph Examiner: Reda Moursli Key Words: Risk Management, Hedging, Firm Value, Insider Ownership, Foreign Ownership Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of hedging derivatives on firm valuation in present time, as well as the partial effect of different corporate ownership structures affecting the relationship between hedging and firm value. Methodology: The econometrical approach is based on a random effects model, however also complimented by a fixed effects model. READ MORE

  6. 5. Quantum Portfolio Optimization : a Multi-Level Perspective Study of the Swedish Fund Management Industry

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Olle Malmberg; Joakim Wellenstam; [2021]
    Keywords : Quantum computers; portfolio optimization; multi-level perspective; technological transition; finance; socio-technical; Kvantdatorer; portföljoptimering; multi-level perspective; teknisk omvandling; finans; socio-teknisk;

    Abstract : In recent years, quantum computers have achieved new levels of sophistication and are by some estimates only a few years from being used in production. A growing body of literature points toward their potential uses within various industries, with the finance industry identified as exceptionally full of prospective applications. READ MORE