Essays about: "thesis on corporate governance"

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  1. 1. Financial Characteristics of Firms With High ESG Scores

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Frans Englich; Oscar Gedda; [2020-07-07]
    Keywords : CSR; ESG; CFP; CSP; sustainability;

    Abstract : MSc in Finance.... READ MORE

  3. 2. Environmental, Social and Governance-Ratings and Risk in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi; Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Fredrika Engström; Sanna Martinsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; ESG-rating; Volatility; Beta; Idiosyncratic Risk; Sweden; Utility Theory; Modern Portfolio Theory; Stakeholder Theory;

    Abstract : Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are increasingly important subjects in today's society. To measure a company's Corporate Social Performance (CSP); the ESG-rating has been developed throughout the years. READ MORE

  4. 3. Can corporate governance, as a signal of the level of agency cost, have an impact on IPO underpricing? A study on 115 Swedish IPO firms

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Filippa Larsson Nathhorst; Sara Wikström; [2020]
    Keywords : Initial Public Offering; Underpricing; Corporate governance; Board structure; Agency costs;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates whether corporate governance can signal the level of agency costs and have an impact on the IPO underpricing. By researching 115 Swedish IPO firms between the years 2000 and 2019, the study conducts a number of multiple variable regressions using four board structure variables. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Role of Organisational Culture in Shaping and Ensuring Information Security Compliance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alisa Ilina; Michael Jenka; [2020]
    Keywords : cybersecurity; corporate culture; information security awareness; information security compliance; digital maturity; compliance intention factors; parochialism; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: This bachelor thesis examines the impact of organisational culture on the adherence to Information Security (hereinafter IS) protocols (IS compliance) and the crucial factors leading to varying levels of consistency in information security awareness (hereinafter ISA) between organisational departments while considering the unique Swedish cultural qualities. Methodology: This thesis reaches its conclusion through a series of primary and secondary data collection procedures. READ MORE

  6. 5. Why Life is Short as King of the Hill

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

    Author : Emma Ståhlfors; Ebba Gustavsson; [2020]
    Keywords : CEO turnover; Involuntary CEO change; CEO dismissal; Corporate governance; Open systems theory;

    Abstract : During the last years, CEO turnover has increased considerably. In 2018, the turnover rate reached an all-time high, and the trend is especially evident in Sweden. Although the consequences of involuntary CEO changes are serious, the causes of the phenomenon have not been investigated before. READ MORE