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Control mechanisms in the consulting industry
No full textCONTROL MECHANISMS IN THE CONSULTING INDUSTRY
Control mechanisms in the consulting industry (1
Strategic vs. financial acquirers
No full textSTRATEGIC VS. FINANCIAL ACQUIRERS
Strategic vs. financial acquirers (1)
Introduction (7)
Topic Overview (7)
Research Question (9)
Hypotheses Derivation (11)
Strategic and Financial Acquirers - Definition and Business Model (13)
Strategic Acquirers: Definition and Business Model (13)
Financial Acquirers: Definition and Business Model (15)
Academic Literature Review (18)
Differentiation in M&A Behavior between Strategic and Financial Acquirers (18)
General M&A Theory (21)
Macroeconomic Influences on M&A Activities (23)
Economic Policy Uncertainty (24)
Financing Conditions (24)
Economic Cycles and M&A Activities (25)
Summary (26)
Data and Methodology (27)
Previous Research Results and Gaps (27)
Data and Sample Construction (28)
Transaction Dataset (28)
Firm Specific Data (29)
Economic Policy Uncertainty (29)
Fed Rate Data (31)
Volatility Index (31)
Fama French 48 Industries (32)
Panel Construction and Buyer Type Classification (32)
Methodology (34)
Empirical Analysis (37)
Summary Statistics and Analysis (37)
Results (43)
Economic Policy Uncertainty (43)
One Year US-Treasury Yield (49)
Discussion (53)
Conclusion (57)
Bibliography (61)
Appendix (67
Green investments and their impact on environmental sustainability in the EU fashion industry
No full textGREEN INVESTMENTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE EU FASHION INDUSTRY
Green investments and their impact on environmental sustainability in the EU fashion industry (1)
1 Introduction (8)
2 Theoretical Background (11)
2.1 Sustainability in the Fashion Industry (11)
2.2 Corporate Non-financial Reporting in the European Union (13)
2.3 Green Investments in the Fashion Industry (14)
2.4 Hypothesis formulation (16)
2.4.1 Impact of Different Types of Financial Investment on Emissions (16)
2.4.2 Impact of Taxonomy Capital Expenditures on Emissions (19)
3 Research Method (22)
3.1 Data collection (22)
3.2 Dependent Variables (24)
3.3 Independent Variables (26)
3.4 Research Model (29)
4 Analysis and Results (32)
4.1 Descriptive Statistics (32)
4.2 Relative Variables and Normal Distribution (40)
4.3 ANCOVA (47)
4.4 Regression Analysis (53)
5 Discussion (60)
6 Implications, Limitations, and Future Research (65)
6.1 Theoretical Implications (65)
6.2 Managerial Implications (65)
6.3 Limitations (66)
6.4 Future Research (67)
7 Conclusion (68)
8 References (69)
Appendix (73
Testing for partial separability in covariance operators of random surfaces
No full textTESTING FOR PARTIAL SEPARABILITY IN COVARIANCE OPERATORS OF RANDOM SURFACES
Testing for partial separability in covariance operators of random surfaces (1)
Introduction (1)
Mathematical Framework (3)
Hilbert Spaces and Operator Theory (3)
Tensor Product Hilbert Spaces (8)
Random Elements (13)
Partial Separability (17)
Functional Gaussian Graphical Models and Partial Separability (17)
Partial Separability for Random Surfaces (19)
Asymptotics (23)
Bootstrap Test (30)
Bootstrap Algorithm (30)
Simulation Study (32)
Generation of Covariances (32)
Analysis of Finite-sample Behavior of the Testing Procedure (34)
Applications (38)
Functional Non-partially Separable Covariance (38)
Financial Data (40)
Bibliography (42)
List of Figures (45
The influence of the founder presence on family firm’s internationalization levels
No full textTHE INFLUENCE OF THE FOUNDER PRESENCE ON FAMILY FIRM’S INTERNATIONALIZATION LEVELS
The influence of the founder presence on family firm’s internationalization levels (1
Waves of GPT adoption
No full textWAVES OF GPT ADOPTION
Waves of GPT adoption (1)
Table of contents (4)
List of figures (4)
List of tables (4)
List of abbreviations (5)
Abstract (6)
1. Introduction (7)
2. Literature review (8)
3. Research Objectives and Questions (11)
4. Data (12)
5. Methodology (18)
6. Results (20)
7. Conclusions (33)
Appendix 1 (36)
Appendix 2 (36)
Appendix 3 (37)
Appendix 4 (39)
Appendix 5 (51)
Appendix 6 (57)
Appendix 7 (62)
Appendix 8 (68)
8. References (72
Analyse der Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative des Sportverbandes Fédération Internationale de Ski et de Snowboard (FIS)
No full textANALYSE DER NACHHALTIGKEITSINITIATIVE DES SPORTVERBANDES FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE SKI ET DE SNOWBOARD (FIS)
Analyse der Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative des Sportverbandes Fédération Internationale de Ski et de Snowboard (FIS) (1)
Kurzfassung (4)
Abstract (5)
Vorwort (6)
Gaby und Werni – vielen Dank für eure unermüdliche Unterstützung und unglaubliche Großzügigkeit in den letzten Jahren. Das ist nicht selbstverständlich und ich hoffe, euch das irgendwann alles zurückgeben zu können. (6)
Meine engste Freundin Luka Vogel und ich haben gemeinsam im März 2023 in Cascais entscheiden, einen Master zu machen. Seitdem haben wir uns zwischen Lissabon, wo Luka studierte, und Wien regelmäßig gegenseitig unterstützt. Ich freue mich auf ein Leben... (6)
Prof. Dr. Maja Göpel inspirierte mich, sich mit Nachhaltigkeit in meiner Masterarbeit auseinanderzusetzten. (6)
Zuletzt: Grüße gehen raus an Tarek Ebéné, Maxim Drüner, Nico Seyfried und Johann Hölzel. (6)
Abbildungsverzeichnis (7)
Tabellenverzeichnis (7)
Abkürzungsverzeichnis (8)
Inhaltsverzeichnis (9)
1 Einleitung (11)
1.1 Problemstellung (11)
1.2 Relevanz und Zielsetzung (12)
1.3 Forschungsfrage (12)
1.4 Aufbau der Arbeit (12)
2 Theoretisch-konzeptioneller Rahmen (14)
2.1 Klimawandel in Europa (14)
2.2 Definition von nachhaltiger Entwicklung (15)
2.3 Nachhaltigkeit im Sport (15)
2.3.1 Nachhaltigkeit im Schneesport (17)
2.4 Internationale Umweltmanagementnormen im Sport (18)
2.5 EU-Initiativen für Klimaschutz im Sport (19)
2.6 Sportverbände in Europa (19)
2.7 Nichtregierungsorganisationen im europäischen Wintersport (20)
2.8 Fünf Ansätze von Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen von internationalen Sportverbänden (21)
2.9 Treiber von Nachhaltigkeit im professionellen Sport (22)
2.10 Strategische Initiativen im Kontext organisationaler Nachhaltigkeit (24)
2.10.1 Hürden bei der Umsetzung von Initiativen (24)
3 Methodik (27)
3.1 Datenerhebung (27)
3.2 Interviews (27)
3.3 Transkription (28)
3.3.1 Interviewpartner:innen (29)
3.4 Datenanalyse (29)
4 Vorstellung der FIS (33)
4.1 Die Rolle der FIS in der nachhaltigen Entwicklung des Schneesportes (33)
4.2 FIS Impact Programm (35)
5 Ergebnisse (36)
5.1 Treiber (36)
5.1.1 Deduktive Treiber aus der Literatur (36)
5.1.2 Induktive Treiber aus den vorliegenden Ergebnissen (40)
5.2 Hürden (40)
5.2.1 Deduktive Hürden aus der Literatur (40)
5.2.2 Induktive Hürden aus den vorliegenden Ergebnissen (43)
6 Diskussion (45)
7 Conclusio (49)
Literaturliste (51)
Hilfsmittelverzeichnis (59
Does gender diversity on pharmaceutical boards enhance firms' outcomes, particularly by improving the career progression and working experiences of female professionals within these organizations?
No full textDOES GENDER DIVERSITY ON PHARMACEUTICAL BOARDS ENHANCE FIRMS' OUTCOMES, PARTICULARLY BY IMPROVING THE CAREER PROGRESSION AND WORKING EXPERIENCES OF FEMALE PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THESE ORGANIZATIONS?
Does gender diversity on pharmaceutical boards enhance firms' outcomes, particularly by improving the career progression and working experiences of female professionals within these organizations? (1)
LIST OF TABLES (6)
LIST OF FIGURES (6)
1 - Introduction (7)
1.1 - Background and Context (7)
1.2 - Central Research Focus and Key Hypotheses (8)
1.3 - Structure and Objectives of the Thesis (9)
1.4 - Significance of Study (10)
1.5 - Overview of Environment (11)
2 - Literature Review (13)
2.1 - Career Progression Barriers (13)
2.1.1 - Role Progression in the Pharmaceutical Industry (13)
2.1.2 - Wage Disparity in the Pharmaceutical Industry (15)
2.2 - Leadership Styles and Gender in Management (17)
2.3 - Board Diversity and Firm Outcomes (21)
3 - Methodology (25)
3.1 - Research Design and Approach (25)
3.2 - Interview and Survey Methods (25)
3.3 - Data Analysis Methods (27)
3.4 - Ethics and Limitations (29)
4 - Results (30)
4.1 – Core Theme 1: Gender Diverse Boards and Firm Outcomes (31)
4.1.1: Impact on Organizational Performance (31)
4.1.2: Gender-Diverse vs. Male-Dominated Boards (33)
4.1.3: Benefits Beyond Financial Metrics (35)
4.2 - Core Theme 2: Female Career Progression in the Pharma Industry (37)
4.2.1: Structural Barriers (37)
4.2.2: Retention and Progression of Female Talent (39)
4.2.3: Support Programs and Policies (40)
4.3 - Core Theme 3: Leadership Styles and Organizational Culture (43)
4.3.1: Male vs. Female Leadership Styles (43)
4.3.2: Transformational Leadership and Collaboration (44)
4.3.3: Impact on Organizational Culture (45)
4.4 - Core Theme 4: Working Experiences of Female Professionals (46)
4.4.1: - Gender Bias and Discrimination (46)
4.2.2: Tokenism and Workplace Culture (47)
4.2.3: Mentorship and Sponsorship Opportunities (48)
5 - Discussion (50)
5.1 - Hypothesis 1 (51)
5.2 - Hypothesis 2 (54)
5.3 - Hypothesis 3 (56)
6 - Conclusion (58)
6.1 Overview and Study Aim (58)
6.2 - Implications of Findings (59)
6.2.1 - Theoretical Implications (59)
6.2.2 - Practical Implications (59)
6.2.3 - Strengths and Limitations of the Study (60)
6.2.4 - Comparison with Previous Research (60)
6.2.5 - Suggestions for Future Research (61)
REFERENCES (62)
APPENDIX A (71)
APPENDIX B (86)
APPENDIX C (99)
APPENDIX D (112)
Female Professionals in the Healthcare Industry (112
Die Bewertung von Vorräten nach dem UGB
No full textDIE BEWERTUNG VON VORRÄTEN NACH DEM UGB
Die Bewertung von Vorräten nach dem UGB (1
Implementierung von Blockchain-Technologie zur Förderung nachhaltiger Lieferketten in Unternehmen
No full textIMPLEMENTIERUNG VON BLOCKCHAIN-TECHNOLOGIE ZUR FÖRDERUNG NACHHALTIGER LIEFERKETTEN IN UNTERNEHMEN
Implementierung von Blockchain-Technologie zur Förderung nachhaltiger Lieferketten in Unternehmen (1