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Ownership structure, firm performance and top executive change: an analysis of UK firms

Article Abstract:

Research on corporate management has led to debates on whether or not poor company performance is closely linked to sudden top management changes. A study was conducted to investigate this subject by scrutinizing a sample of 2,643 UK firms which announced 2,729 board changes over a 48-month time span from Jan 1, 1989, to Dec 31, 1992. The study focused on the link between the probability of a top executive's resignation from the company and company share performance in the period prior to his departure and the link between the firms' shareholdings and the market value of their shares.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Business Methods, Management Theory & Techniques, Management Science, Management, Case studies, Management research, Business planning, Corporate officers

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Social and environmental disclosure and corporate characteristics: a research note and extension

Article Abstract:

Research is presented concerning the disclosure of environmental and social information in the annual reports prepared by major business enterprises. The size of the company and disclosure policy are compared.

Social Responsibility, Social policy, Environmental policy, Corporation reports, Company reports, Disclosure statements (Accounting), Industry, Industries

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The stock market reaction to investment announcements: The case of individual capital expenditure projects

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Individual capital expenditure projects are examined in the context of stock market reaction to investment announcements.

Capital Expenditures Analysis, Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges, Capital investments, Financial analysis, Capital expenditures

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