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  1. 1. Playing Poker without Looking at the Cards—Does it Even Matter?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Erik Hillestad Andréasson; Gustav Blomdahl; [2021-07-06]
    Keywords : Special Purpose Acquisition Company; SPAC; Stock Performance; Performance Determinant; Management characteristic; C-Suite; Gender Diversity; Scope;

    Abstract : In 2020, the recent boom of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) resulted in this financial vehicle overtaking traditional IPOs as the leading firm structure for taking companies public. The dormant structure of SPACs forces investors to primarily rely on the management team to find value-creating acqui-sitions. READ MORE

  3. 2. The determinants of CEO compensation in Nigeria : a quantitative study

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

    Author : Olusegun Damilola Akinwunmi; [2020]
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    Abstract : The increase in executive compensation in the last few decades has attracted interest in CEO compensation and other top management pay. This has caused the determinants of CEO compensation to remain at the center of debate and discussion among the academic literatures in recent time. READ MORE

  4. 3. A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SHAREHOLDER VALUE CREATION FROM SWEDISH SPIN-OFFS

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Niklas Grahn; Johan Särén; [2018-07-04]
    Keywords : Corporate Restructurings; Divestitures; Spin-offs; Abnormal Returns;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the universe of Swedish tax-exempt Lex ASEA spin-offs since the start of the new millennium from the perspective of short-term and long-term stock price performance. The intention to spin off a subsidiary is viewed positively by investors, represented by a significant increase of the market's valuation of the company's equity by 2. READ MORE

  5. 4. Supply Chain Integration in the Swedish construction industry: A case study of the rental segment

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Fredrik Hallberg; Marcus Mogéus; [2016-07-04]
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    Abstract : The abstract aims to give a comprehensive overview of the entire thesis in order to provide the readers with an insight regarding the rationale behind the problem, methods used, findings and implications. Background: Due to insufficient performance in terms of efficiency and productivity the construction industry has suffered from poor performance in comparison to peer industries. READ MORE

  6. 5. Moderating Effects on Entrepreneurial Orientation in a Professional Family Firm

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jonathan Gustafsson; Etienne Eisfeller; [2014]
    Keywords : Corporate entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial orientation; professional family firm; organizational and environmental moderators; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Thesis purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine what factors moderates or influence the entrepreneurial orientation. Our study provides a unique context that was examined. Argued by theory, moderators vary according to different contexts. READ MORE