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  1. 1. Board of Director ‘Skin in the Game’ and Firm Performance

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Simon Olsson; Viktor Kvarnlöf; [2021-06-30]
    Keywords : Corporate governance; director ownership; board composition; director independence; director remuneration; OMX Stockholm Small Cap; ownership and performance; panel data;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the relationship between the non-executive directors’ ‘skin in the game’ and firm performance. How to best assure impartial corporate governance to limit the distance between shareholders and management has received much attention over the years. READ MORE

  3. 2. Big Fish in a small pond? : A quantitative study about independence and the social networks among corporate boards in Denmark, Finland and Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Jessica Bergmark; Atte Soidinmäki; [2014]
    Keywords : Corporate Governance; Board of Directors; Board independence; Interlocking directorate networks; Corporate Elite;

    Abstract : While the European Union is striving towards harmonization among the member countries, interlocks (connections) are a social phenomenon that has an implication on the Corporate Code but it is more implicitly pointed out with words like “other relevant information” or ”other significant board positions” that might affect the individual board member’s independence and ability to fully commit to the company. Although the board often is referred to as one single entity, it consists of many board members that individually can have an agenda that might deviate from all stakeholders’ goal. READ MORE

  4. 3. How age diversity on the Board of Directors affects Firm Performance

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

    Author : Spakur Dagsson; Emil Larsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Corporate Governance; Board of Directors; Age Diversity; Firm Performance;

    Abstract : A great number of studies have shown that the composition of the board of directors can have a significant impact upon firm performance. Early studies on board composition focused on factors such as independence of directors, with the impact of cognitive diversity in decision making gaining recognition only in the last few years. READ MORE