Essays about: "firm size."

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  1. 16. From Data to Dollars: Unraveling the Effect Data-Driven Decision-Making Has on Financial Performance in Swedish SMEs

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Elliot Stowe; Emilia Heidar; Filip Stefansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Data-Driven Decision-Making; DDDM; Big Data Analytics; SMEs; Financial Performance;

    Abstract : Background: Data-driven decision-making (DDDM) has emerged as a primary approach to decision-making in many organizations. It uses data and analytics to guide decision-making processes and can lead to better business outcomes. READ MORE

  3. 17. Unlocking the AI Advantage: Investigating the Impact of AI Patents on Firm Earnings and Industry Dynamics : A Comprehensive Investigation of the Influence of AI Patent Ownership on Corporate Financial Performance

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Timothy Maher; Niklas Schaffelke; [2023]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Patents; Financial performance; Innovation; Resource-based view;

    Abstract : This study aimed to investigate the relationship between AI patents owned by companies, company earnings, industry type, and company size. The research question guiding the study was: How do AI patents owned by companies affect their earnings, and do these effects differ across industries and company sizes? Three hypotheses were developed to explore this question: 1. READ MORE

  4. 18. Divestiture Dilemmas: The Impact of CEO Organizational Identification on Corporate Divestiture Propensity, Size, and Scope

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Markus Johansson; Sarangua Tsogtoo; [2023]
    Keywords : Divestiture; Organizational Identification; M A; Upper Echelons Theory; Agency Theory;

    Abstract : While previous research has shown that characteristics of CEOs can impact their reluctance towards engaging in divestiture activity, less is known about how CEO organizational identification (OI) influences their divestiture decisions. This study examines how CEO OI impacts a company's propensity to divest business units, the size of divestitures, and the scope of post-divestiture refocusing. READ MORE

  5. 19. What Difference Does It Make? : Comparative Panel Data Analysis of the Relationship Between CSR Initiatives and Board Composition in Sweden and the United States

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE); Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Kristina Björling; Viktor Hansson; [2023]
    Keywords : CSR; ESG; Corporate Governance; Gender Diversity; Board Independence; CEO Duality; Inclusion; Board Compositions; Agency Theory; Resource Dependence Theory; Critical Mass Theory; Hofstede’s National Cultural Theory.;

    Abstract : More companies have responded to the call for action, increasing their attention to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Corporate governance structures have proven to have an effect on how well companies are able to facilitate a sustainable trajectory, all influenced by values and norms. READ MORE

  6. 20. Social Brand Activism in a Changing Environment - A Qualitative Case Study on how Sportswear Organizations navigate Social Brand Activism whilst remaining Authentic

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Lovisa Bivstedt; Miranda Sjöqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Sportswear Organisations; Social Brand Activism; Navigation; Woke Washing; Disclosure;

    Abstract : Through a qualitative study, this thesis aims to investigate how sportswear companies navigate in the new complex field of social brand activism while remaining authentic to their customers and stakeholders. The thesis is conducted in a case study setting, where a total of nine interviews were executed. READ MORE