Essays about: "corporate governance systems"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 27 essays containing the words corporate governance systems.

1. 11. Does gender diversity on the board of directors affect the financial performance? : A study of Swedish companies registered on Stockholm NASDAQ OMX

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Isabelle Wegmann Hachette; Mirza Galijasevic; [2016]
   Keywords : ROE; ROA; ROIC; ROS; women; board; company; regression; correlation; statistics;

   Abstract : This master thesis examines if gender diversity on corporate boards affect the financial performance for large, mid and small cap firms on the Swedish OMX during the years 2005-2013. In corporate governance, the board of directors is an important control mechanism that could enhance the company’s financial performance. READ MORE

3. 12. How Does Board Composition Affect R&D Investments? : Quantitative Study Based on Swedish Listed Companies

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Ojok Francis; Okema Samuel; [2016]
   Keywords : Corporate governance; Research and Development R D ; board tenure; board interlock; independent directors; ownership; board size; age diversity and gender diversity.;

   Abstract : The purpose for this paper is to determine whether there is any direct connection between board composition and R&D investments of Swedish listed companies. A century ago, Sweden was among the poorest nations in Europe, yet today Sweden is 3rd among world leaders in innovation. READ MORE

4. 13. Let's talk aluminium : Evaluating the aluminium stewardship initiative's effectiveness and applicability as a mechanism in sustainability governance from a multi-stakeholder perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Jens Heidingsfelder; [2015]
   Keywords : key informant interview; Germany; Aluminium stewardship initiative; corporate social responsibility; resource certification; sustainability science; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Mining bauxite and producing aluminium causes severe sustainability challenges. Although the usage of these non-renewable resource is inherently unsustainable, the global economy fosters an increased use of supposed “eco-friendly” aluminium. German industry is an important user of aluminium and a key player in the aluminium industry. READ MORE

5. 14. M&A Behaviour and CEO Compensation - A Swedish study with governance implications

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Anders Walle; Gustaf Larsson Ernefelt; [2012]
   Keywords : CEO-compensation; M A Behaviour; Firm size effect; Flawed incentive systems; Corporate governance; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The authors are intending to investigate if theoretical arguments for misalignments from compensation structures go for Swedish firms. Attempting to bring research forward, the frameworks on M&A and compensation literature will be combined to investigate the interdependence between CEO compensation and M&A behaviour. READ MORE

6. 15. The effectiveness of CEO incentive systems in Swedish Corporate Governance. What is the firm value added by CEO option ownership?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Ylva Santesson Nicolae; [2012]
   Keywords : CEO remuneration; equity-based compensation; options; incentive system; interest alignment; firm performance; shareholder wealth; corporate governance; agency theory;

   Abstract : This study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the effectiveness of equity-based compensation as an incentive-creating mechanism for interest alignment of shareholders and CEOs in public Swedish companies. Exclusive access to comprehensive data on the complete set of different components included in total CEO compensation contracts between 1999 and 2005 provides new opportunities to look into the true relationships between the generation of CEO wealth and shareholder wealth. READ MORE