Essays about: "executive attention"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 55 essays containing the words executive attention.

  1. 41. Preschoolers Favour Teachable Agent’s Action over Distraction

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kognitionsvetenskap

    Author : Anton Axelsson; [2013]
    Keywords : teachable agent; attention; executive functions; theory of mind; preschooler; distractibility; eyetracking; Technology and Engineering; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Studies on teachable agents (TA) have repeatedly demonstrated their benefits in primary school pupils’ learning, but no study has yet been devised to investigate whether the same effects can be observed in preschoolers. Preschool age is an important time for development of executive functions (EF) and theory of mind (ToM), and it can be argued that preschoolers might not be able to pay enough attention to a TA due to underdevelopment of these cognitive abilities. READ MORE

  3. 42. Disclosure of CEO bonus plans : A study of twenty leading EU banking companies

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Angela Chroscik; Malin Lake; [2013]
    Keywords : Annual bonus plans; Remuneration; Chief executive officer; Disclosure; Transparency; Banking companies; Corporate governance; Managerial power theory; Rent-extraction;

    Abstract : The CEO bonus of banking companies has become a hot media topic around the world accelerated by the recent financial crisis of 2007-2008 where the excessive pay and risk-taking in the banking sector were recognized. This has raised public concerns around executive remuneration and the transparency of the companies. READ MORE

  4. 43. Pension benefits of executive directors : A comparative study of general retailers between 2006-2010

    University essay from IHH, Redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Tomislav Condric; Katarina Tomic; [2012]
    Keywords : Pension benefits; Agency Theory; Remuneration; Corporate Governance; General retailer;

    Abstract : Several recent corporate governance scandals relate to non-disclosure or high amounts of pension benefits given to executive directors. The lack of disclosure and transparency has gained pensions benefits greater attention as a significant part of the total remuneration received by executive directors. READ MORE

  5. 44. Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO’s) Educational Background and Firm Performance : An empirical study on Manufacturing and IT listed firms in the Stockholm Stock Exchange

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE)

    Author : Hosea Ayaba Ofe; [2012]
    Keywords : CEO; Educational Background; Firm Performance; Educational level;

    Abstract : In this thesis I examine the impact of the educational background of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) on firm performance of listed firms in the Stockholm stock exchange. This area of research is important given that researchers in the area of behavioral finance and in management argue that CEO characteristics such as educational orientation, age and functional background influence the way business problems are perceived and the decision making process. READ MORE

  6. 45. What trends can be seen in respect to independence, gender, tenure and age among board members between 2001- 2010? : - A study of four banks in Sweden

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Nathalie Montal; Monika Cedervinge; [2012]
    Keywords : Corporate Governance; Independent directors; Banks;

    Abstract : Corporate Governance is an important topic that has been given a great deal of attention the last decade and the attention has increased even more with the financial crisis of 2007-2009. The severe financial and economic crisis has worsened the relationship between shareholders and corporations, including banks, as well as between the executive management and the board of directors. READ MORE