Essays about: "firm growth theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 96 essays containing the words firm growth theory.

  1. 1. The effect of cross-border mergers & acquisitions as a driver of better corporate sustainability practices - A study on the post-acquisition context of selected target firms from Sri Lanka and Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Buddhini Erosha Jayasinghe; Farjana Rifat; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions M A ; cross-border; sustainability; corporate sustainability practices; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Environmental-Social-Governance ESG framework; target firm; stakeholder theory; resource-based view; acquirer; Sri Lanka; Sweden;

    Abstract : Companies typically strive to expand their realms. To do so, they rely on a series of organic and non-organic growth options, the latter including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As). M&As continue to grow in number and frequency across national and regional borders in search of strategic complementarity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Corruption: A catalyst for economic growth? - The case of India

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Selver Berbic; Hugo Molander; [2023-07-03]
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    Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate and evaluate the role of institutional quality in fostering innovation in developing countries, specifically focusing on corruption's impact on product and process innovation at the firm level in India. The study utilizes a probit model with and without fixed effects applied to data from the World Bank Enterprise Survey (WBES) for both 2014 and 2022, individually. READ MORE

  4. 3. Brick by Brick: Exploring Sustainable Operations in the Built Environment : A Comparative Case Study of Swedish Real Estate Organisations' Decision-Making Processes

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Operations Management

    Author : Oscar Alawi; Nawar Alolabi; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable operations; Decision-making processes; Sustainability performance; Management systems and certifications; Built environment.;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the decision-making processes of real estate organisations in the built environment with respect to sustainable operations, as well as how they relate to management systems and building certifications. In the study, we utilised the proposed framework by Schrettle et al. READ MORE

  5. 4. Board diversity, an unsolvable problem? : A comprehensive study about Swedish and Danish listed companies on how board diversification affects a performance measure.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Jonathan Nagy; Oscar Gustavsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender quotas; Sweden; Denmark; Tokenism; Research and Development; Earnings per share volatility; Growth in earnings per share volatility; Diversity; Board of directors; Fraction of women; EU directive 2022 2381 ; Könskvotering; Sverige; Danmark; Tokenism; Forskning och utveckling; Vinst per aktie volatilitet; Tillväxt i vinst per aktie volatilitet; Mångfald; Styrelse; Andel av kvinnor; EU-direktiv 2022 2381 ;

    Abstract : On the surface, Sweden and Denmark are two similar countries, but behind the closed boardroom doors, things look different. These two countries have chosen different approaches to achieving their goals and the diversification within the boards differs markedly. READ MORE

  6. 5. THE NATURE OF FOREIGN AID AND ITS IMPACT ON NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Paschal Okuji; [2023]
    Keywords : Foreign Aid; Economic Development; Nigeria; Dependency Theory; Debt Overhang Theory.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study is an investigative inquiry into the nature of foreign aid and its impact on Nigeria’s economic development. The role of foreign aid in the growth process of developing countries has been an issue of intense debate. Foreign aid is an important issue given its implications for poverty reduction in developing countries. READ MORE