Essays about: "financial performance and financial position"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 47 essays containing the words financial performance and financial position.

1. 21. The impact of Sovereign Wealth Funds on stock performance. : A study of the materialization of abnormal returns.

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Anette Berg; Robin Sjögren; [2017]
   Keywords : Sovereign Wealth Funds; abnormal return; semi-strong market efficiency; herd instinct; equities; retail investors; investment strategy.;

   Abstract : Since 2006, the number of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF) have accelerated alongside their total value which increased by about 250 % and they have attained a position as influential market players. SWF are a classification of investment funds which are state owned entities who mainly attain their surplus from the petroleum industry and non- commodity sources and primarily place their investments abroad. READ MORE

3. 22. Shirts, Skirts and Financial Performance : A study of the business case for gender diversity in Swedish and Danish corporation boards

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Victoria Johnsson; [2016]
   Keywords : Gender diversity; financial performance; agency theory; resource dependency theory; the business case for diversity;

   Abstract : Problem:      Companies need to maintain a competitive position in the market to financially perform, and in order to do so, the companies need to have a good corporate governance structure. In the latter years, the ethical discussion about gender diversity has gained a lot of attention in society, which influence norms, standards and legislations, and also the business. READ MORE

4. 23. Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with Side Near Surface Mounted FRP : A parametric study based on finite element analysis

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

   Author : Rewan Eredini; [2016]
   Keywords : Side near surface mounted reinforcement; Bottom near surface mounted reinforcement; Parametric study; FEM-analysis; Atena; Carbon fiber reinforced polymer;

   Abstract : Most of the today’s concrete structures are older than tenyears, and the need to strengthening existing structures is growing steadily. This is due to various reasons such as degradation due to ageing, environmentally induced degradation, poor initial design or construction and lack of maintenance, to name a few. READ MORE

5. 24. Forecasting Process for Predicting Container Volumes in the Shipping Industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Solmaz Darabi; Mirza Suljevic; [2015-07-13]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Abstract In an industry that is fast moving, a company’s ability to align to market changes has becoming a major competitive factor. Forecasting of future outcomes has thus become a necessity for companies to prepare for uncertainties. The shipping industry is an industry characterized by financial turbulence and ever- shifting demand. READ MORE

6. 25. Developing Common Questions about Integrated Product Service Engineering (IPSE), Ecodesign and Engineering Education

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell Produktion; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Uday Ahmed; Priscilla Ayo; [2015]
   Keywords : Integrated Product Service Engineering IPSE ; Ecodesign; sustainability; Engineering Education and Design for Environment;

   Abstract : In the recent years, more and more manufacturing firms recognize the benefit of providing products together with related services with an aim to gain higher profits as compared to supplying products without additional services. On the other hand, the competition in the global markets has been increased dramatically through increased sales of services in order to gain additional value for their products. READ MORE