Essays about: "corporate governance impact"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 149 essays containing the words corporate governance impact.

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

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    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

  2. 2. 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. 3. Examining the Relationship of Institutional Ownership and Operating Performance: Evidence from Swedish IPOs

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hannes Hamark; Ludvig Hagvall; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Institutional investors; Active monitoring view; Passive monitoring view; Corporate governance; Control; Operating performance; Pressure-insensitive; Pressure-sensitive; Initial Public Offering IPO ; Sweden;

    Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between institutional ownership and firm operating performance during the three-year period following an IPO in Sweden. It adds to the continuing discussion on whether institutional investors, with their capabilities and incentives to actively monitor, positively impact firm performance. READ MORE

  4. 4. Corporate governance and financial institutions performance

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    Author : William Pitsinki; Jonathan Westh; [2023-06-30]
    Keywords : Financial Institutions; Performance; Board Independence; Shareholder Rights; Creditor Rights; ROA; Tobin’s Q;

    Abstract : The primary aim of this thesis was to examine the relationship between board independence and financial institutions performance, while also examining the moderation effect on the institutional factors of shareholder and creditor rights on the association between board independence and performance. Using 2000 firm year observations across 25 different countries, a panel data regression was conducted to develop understanding of said relationship. READ MORE

  5. 5. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU

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    Author : Martin Ekendahl; Philippa Hedström; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : ESG score; financial performance; stakeholder theory; the EU; fixed effects model;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance as measured by both accounting- and market-based measures; Return on Assets and Tobin's Q. The study takes a particular focus on the European Union (EU), more specifically on companies operating in the region and the union's strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more general efforts towards a more sustainable future. READ MORE