Essays about: "multiple large shareholders"

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  1. 1. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
    Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

    Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE

  2. 2. Corporate ownership and firm’s ESG performance : A study of Swedish listed firms.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erina Liao; Farjana Haque Jesmin; [2023]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Corporate governance; Ownership Concentration;

    Abstract : Growing public awareness of corporate social responsibility (CSR), particularly corporate involvement in environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) issues, has led to extensive discussions on the factors that may influence corporate ESG performance. Prior literature has pointed out that ownership structure can be a crucial factor regarding a firm’s attitude and engagement in ESG. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Application and Implementation of Integrative Sustainability within Swedish SMEs - a Practical Perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Maximilian Cojocea; Andreas Lundin; [2019]
    Keywords : Integrative Sustainability; Integrated Value Creation; Real Value; Corporate Social Responsibility; Small and Medium-sized Businesses; Shared Value; Sustainability in Business; Triple Bottom Line;

    Abstract : In light of a stronger recognition of the need for sustainable business practices as “business as usual” no longer presents itself as a viable option, this study aims to cast light on the current work of Swedish SMEs with integrative sustainability. Within the academic field of sustainability in business, the latest years have seen the emergence of multiple frameworks that promote a holistic sustainability approach to conducting business. READ MORE

  4. 4. Om rötter och kronor : narrativanalys av en konflikt kring Orsa Besparingsskog

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Felicia Olsson; [2018]
    Keywords : naturresurskonflikt; narrativanalys; allmänningsskog; Orsa Besparingsskog; historiebruk; historiemedvetande;

    Abstract : Konflikter över naturresurser i allmänhet och de som utgörs av allmänningar i synnerhet är ofta förekommande, komplexa och medför ofta konsekvenser för både människa och miljö. Hur väl vi förmår förstå dessa konflikter avgör hur väl vi kan förbygga eller lösa dem. READ MORE

  5. 5. Dividend policy and its impact on firm valuation : A study of the relationship between dividend policy and stock prices on the Swedish market

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Tobias Magnusson; Adam Enebrand; [2018]
    Keywords : Dividend; dividend policy; financial ratios; ratios; firm valuation;

    Abstract : The issue of dividends and what role it plays, has been the subject of discussion for decades. The main reason for this is that the chosen dividend policy for a company affects several different stakeholders, with shareholders being the most affected party. READ MORE