Essays about: "convergence firm"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words convergence firm.

1. 1. A Community's Impact on The Innovation Process : A study within the healthcare sector

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Emelie Schaumburger; Louise Lagerlöf; [2020]
   Keywords : Innovation; Community; User-Community; Host-Firm Community; Healthcare;

   Abstract : Today's increasing world population has put a strain on the healthcare system due to the spread of diseases that requires new knowledge and technology. As a consequence, problems regarding medical errors and quality can lead to the cause of death. However, salvation to these problems can be innovative solutions. READ MORE

3. 2. Earnings management during initial public offerings

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

   Author : Herman Wartoft; Tara Teymourian; [2017]
   Keywords : Earnings management; IPO; Inside equity ownership; Convergence of interest hypothesis;

   Abstract : In this thesis we study the existence of earnings management in connection to IPOs, as well as the potential effect that having a CEO selling shares in the IPO can have on the level of exercised earnings management. We apply the Modified Jones Model on a set of IPO firms going public on Nasdaq OMX and Nasdaq First North during the years 2006-2016. READ MORE

4. 3. The Norwegian Gender Quota Law and its Effects on Corporate Boards

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Alexander Gidlund; Tommy Lund; [2017]
   Keywords : gender quota; board composition; board remuneration; board size; directors’ age;

   Abstract : This paper has examined which medium-term effects the Norwegian gender quota law has had on corporate boards listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange from 2009 to 2015. Wehave studied the gender quota law’s impact on different corporate board factors, such as board composition, the number of directorships held, basic remuneration, board size, andthe age of directors. READ MORE

5. 4. The Harmonization Process of Accounting within the European Union

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Camilla Lindau; Johanna Storm; [2015-06-22]
   Keywords : Harmonization; IFRS; the European Union; prudence; accounting conservatism; ;

   Abstract : Since 2005 it is mandatory for companies in the European Union, with shares traded at a regulated market, to present consolidated account statements in accordance with IFRS. The application of IFRS was supposed to lead to a more harmonized accounting practice within the Union, and thereby more transparent and comparable information available to the markets. READ MORE

6. 5. Foreign ownership and foreign directors – the effects on firm performance in Japan

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Adam Bremholm; [2015]
   Keywords : Corporate governance; foreign directors; foreign ownership; firm performance; Japan; Anglo-American; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to analyze whether internationalization affects firm performance in Japanese firms. Internationalization is examined through the degree of foreign ownership and the inclusion of one or more outsider foreign directors. READ MORE