Essays about: "codes of corporate governance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words codes of corporate governance.

1. 1. Staying alive - On the composition of corporate boards and financial distress risk

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Markus Nilsson; Joel Robling; [2023]
   Keywords : Corporate governance; Financial distress; Agency theory; Logistic regression; Board composition;

   Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between corporate governance and financial distress, considering a sample of 237 publicly listed Swedish firms between 2011 and 2021. The two phenomena have been frequently discussed in academia, and in line with prior literature, an agency theory perspective permeates the analysis. READ MORE

3. 2. CEO remuneration packages in Sweden and their relevance for shareholder wealth : A study of CEO compensation in large-cap companies listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Ning Zheng Ulfenborg; Isabel Hagborg Oltmans; [2017]
   Keywords : CEO compensation; executive power theory; remuneration; shareholder wealth;

   Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between CEO compensation and different company characteristics; including shareholder returns, sales, board size, family ownership (whether the company is family-owned or not) and firm size. Research design – This study uses quantitative empirical data collected from companies’ annual reports and other relevant reports from years 2011-2015. READ MORE

4. 3. Shirts, Skirts and Financial Performance : A study of the business case for gender diversity in Swedish and Danish corporation boards

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Victoria Johnsson; [2016]
   Keywords : Gender diversity; financial performance; agency theory; resource dependency theory; the business case for diversity;

   Abstract : Problem:      Companies need to maintain a competitive position in the market to financially perform, and in order to do so, the companies need to have a good corporate governance structure. In the latter years, the ethical discussion about gender diversity has gained a lot of attention in society, which influence norms, standards and legislations, and also the business. READ MORE

5. 4. The influence on ethical behaviour of established foreign companies when entering emerging markets - A case study of two Swedish companies in Kazakhstan.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Tamila Medetbekova; [2016]
   Keywords : Foreign direct investment; emerging markets; Kazakhstan telecom market; market entry strategy; corporate governance; corporate social responsibility; business ethics; ethical behaviour; ethical dilemma; internal confrontation; corruption;

   Abstract : Background: Companies always look for opportunities to expand their businesses internationally as it is the way for them to grow beyond its current status. Nowadays, emerging markets seem to be very attractive in terms of economic growth. Thus, there is a tendency towards foreign direct investment inflows to emerging market economies. READ MORE

6. 5. Can Corporate Governance be standardized?   A comparative study of South Africa and Sweden Corporate Governance codes based on multiple case studies. (A case study of Nedbank and Nordea Bank)

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan

   Author : Mekonen Araia Aseghehey; Bereket Assegid Taffese; [2015]
   Keywords : Corporate governance; Integrated report; Accountability; Sustainability; Internal control;

   Abstract : Stakeholder’s levels of trust and confidence in a company’s operational efficiency and leadership have been influenced negatively by some scandals in the last two decades. This creates a need for governance and transparency, through which corporate governance and social responsibility issues can get more attention from researchers, business and governmental and non-governmental bodies. READ MORE