Company Executives Research Articles

Does Carbon Disclosure Levels Affect Analyst Forecasts? Evidence from China

We examine the relationship between the level of carbon disclosure and analyst forecast accuracy using firm-level data of listed companies in China. We use the reports issued by listed companies, such as financial reports, CSR reports ESG reports, carbon information on company websites, and other relevant reports to proxy for disclosure of carbon information. We find that the level of carbon disclosure is associated with lower analyst forecast error. Further analysis reveals that carbon disclosure levels enhances corporate transparency, which in turn reduces analyst forecast error. The relationship is also stronger for firms that are heavy polluters and have less competitive markets, suggesting that carbon disclosure levels play a role complementary to financial disclosure. In addition, when considering the differences in green cognition of company executives, company size characteristics, and whether or not the CSR report has been certified by a third party, this effect will be different. These results hold after we control for various factors related to firm financial transparency and other potentially confounding factors. Collectively, our findings have important implications for academics and practitioners in understanding the function of the level of carbon disclosure in financial markets.

The Impact of Layoffs on Organizational Culture and Employee Morale in IT Companies

Within the context of Information Technology (IT) enterprises, this research article explores the multiple effects of layoffs on organisational culture and employee morale. As a deliberate reaction to economic constraints, technological developments, organisational restructuring, or both, layoffs have unfortunately become commonplace in today's ever-changing corporate environment. Beyond the short-term monetary benefits, however, such staff cutbacks have far-reaching effects on the culture of the company and the mental health of the surviving workers.This research seeks to shed light on the complex relationship between layoffs, organisational culture, and employee morale in IT organisations by doing a thorough literature review and analysing empirical data. It looks at how layoffs affect trust, how they affect established cultural norms, and how they make workers fearful and unsure using qualitative and quantitative methods. In addition, the study analyses how company executives may help their employees bounce back from layoffs by reducing their impact on morale and culture and increasing team spirit.This study provides valuable insights for organisational executives, human resource practitioners, and researchers by shedding light on the difficulties of layoffs in IT organisations. Organisations may maintain employee engagement, loyalty, and organisational success during challenging times by acknowledging the significant influence of layoffs on morale and culture. This will allow for more thoughtful and strategic workforce management strategies.

Subjective Decisions About Medicines in a Time of Financial Distress: How AI and Mind Genomics Thinking Help to Clarify the Issues

The paper presents the results of a four-phase simulation of the response of ordinary people to the problems of affording the proper medicine in a time of financial hardship. Through AI (ChatGPT 3.5) and the emerging science of Mind Genomics, the paper generates a sense of the experience of financial hardship in a time of rising prices of drugs. Phase 1, the voice of the people, simulates interviews with ordinary people regarding their feelings and experiences. Phase 2, the town hall meeting, simulates the response of ordinary people to the presentation by drug company executives at a public meeting. Phase 3, the mind-set of pharmacists, presents the way pharmacists think about working with those customers who are facing financial hardships. Phase 4, questions and answers, shows how AI generates an instructional document about the multifaceted experience of individuals of lower income facing increasing cost of medicine. The four phases can be replicated and scaled across different aspects of medicine to provide a way by which to teach medical professionals about the inner experience of patients and customers.

Visualization of Board of Director Connections for Analysis in Socially Responsible Investing

This project is a collaboration between industry and academia to delve into Finance Social Networks, specifically the Board of Directors of public companies. Knowing the connections between Directors and Executives in different companies can generate powerful stories and meaningful insights on investments. A proof of concept in the form of a Data Visualization tool reveals its strength in investigating corporate governance and sustainability, as well as in the partnership between industry and academic institutions.

Mesterséges intelligencia alapú döntéstámogató és döntéshozó rendszerek kockázatai a vállalatok vezetői szintű döntéshozatalában

The study examines the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) based decision-making and decision-support systems in the decision-making processes of company executives, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. Due to global trends and digital advancements, company management increasingly faces complex decisions, which AI-based decision-making and decision-support systems may well be suited to support. However, this carries several risks, and the study aims to identify the legal, ethical, and business risks associated with the use of such AI systems, with a particular focus on the decisions made by company executives. The analysis is based on a literature review, which will ultimately be compared with survey responses found in the AI Index Reports published annually by Stanford University.

Modern trends in digital transformation of the world economy and their practical application in the Russian Federation

Subject. The article deals with the integration of digital technologies into various spheres of society. Objectives. The study aims at the extrapolation of the most effective areas of digital transformation of the world economy to the Russian practice to implement new competitive opportunities. Methods. We employed methods of logical and comparative analysis. Results. Active digitalization increases the competitiveness of the economy and labor productivity. The inclusion of the position of Director of Digital Technologies in the staffing table of large enterprises will contribute to the development of the digital economy in Russia. Conclusions. Our recommendations will increase the profitability of investing in digital transformation. The findings may be helpful for company executives when forming a digital transformation strategy, as well as for private investors.

Reshaping the Irish Economy: The Impact of International Mergers and Acquisitions on the Irish Technology Sector (2021-2023)

Purpose: This dissertation examines the impact of international mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on the Irish technology sector between 2021 and 2023. It aims to assess how M&A activities have reshaped corporate strategies, influenced organizational culture, and contributed to the broader economic landscape, while identifying challenges and opportunities for involved firms. Methodology: A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating quantitative survey data from technology sector professionals and qualitative insights from structured interviews with senior executives of companies engaged in M&A. The survey captured organizational perspectives on strategic realignment, cultural integration, employee morale, and economic implications. The interviews offered deeper context on leadership decisions, cultural adaptation, and strategic shifts post-acquisition. Findings: The research reveals that successful post-M&A outcomes were strongly linked to strategic realignment toward global expansion, product innovation, and operational efficiency. Firms leveraging M&A synergies experienced improved market positioning, faster innovation cycles, and streamlined operations. However, challenges such as cultural integration and maintaining employee morale were significant hurdles. Ireland's regulatory environment emerged as a facilitator, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance, although increased global competition posed both challenges and growth opportunities for local firms. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy, and Practice: This study advances academic discourse by highlighting the interplay between strategic realignment, cultural integration, and regulatory frameworks in post-M&A success. It provides actionable recommendations for technology firms to optimize integration strategies and for policymakers to maintain a supportive yet competitive regulatory environment. The findings also lay the groundwork for future longitudinal studies and cross-industry comparisons to deepen understanding of M&A dynamics.

Sense and Action: Organizational Reactions in Extreme Crisis: A Survey With Brazilian Executives

ABSTRACTThe objective of the paper is to analyse the actors' perception regarding how organizational actors lead the reaction of their companies to crises, changing or not their routines accordingly. The paper contributes to enlarging the understanding of crisis management by an original perspective of phenomenon evaluation based on the junction of two literature fields: sensemaking and routines, considering the organizational context that impacts crisis management. A survey of 128 company executives from different industries in Brazil was developed to identify how their companies dealt with the COVID‐19 crisis, considering sensemaking, routines and the organizational context. The results unveiled a significant and positive influence of sensemaking and organizational context on the crisis reaction, but not on the deliberated mobilization of the routines, emphasizing improvisation and trial‐and‐error. The results reinforce fast sensemaking attitudes yielding direct implementation to test the new routines, correcting course of action promptly.

The use of Lean management to optimize business processes in the enterprise

The article examines the problems of using Lean management, which is significant in fierce competition, economic challenges, and shocks. Industrial enterprises are forced to look for effective methods of optimizing production. Traditional approaches that rely on reducing staff or increasing the load on equipment demonstrate their inconsistency in the long term. Within the framework of the conceptual provisions of lean management, a fundamentally different view is proposed on improving the efficiency of business processes through systematic detection and elimination of losses. There are contradictions among scientists between the theoretical models of integration of the considered tools and the practical results of their application. There are serious disagreements about the universality of the methods and the possibility of their adaptation to specific business conditions. Based on this, the purpose of the study is to systematize the existing ideas, taking into account the existing differences in views and judgments. As a result, it was found that the successful implementation of Lean management requires consistency: not only technical aspects are fundamental, but also the transformation of corporate culture. Based on the characteristics of advantages and limitations, the determining success factors are identified: management involvement, gradual change in production culture, and continuous staff training. The materials of the article are of practical value for company executives, production optimization specialists, and consultants.

Logistics business management of provider in Thailand with smart logistics

The objective of this study is to validate the model fitness in Thailand for logistics business management related to the adoption of Smart Logistics (SLAPR) and its influence, in respect of service providers, thus coming up with a decision-making plan. The quantitative research was employed in the process, and the sample size is six large logistics service providers, 400 respondents in Thailand. The research instrument consisted of a five-section questionnaire with a total number of questions of 108. A number of statistical methods were employed for data analysis, including the usage of structural equation modeling (SEM). The model consists of four constructs: Smart Logistics: Administration and Management (SLA), Smart Logistics: People Management (SLP), Smart Logistics: Rooms and Working Space Management (SLR), and Performance (PSH). The model fits satisfactorily and is therefore appropriate for strategic use in large logistics firms in Thailand engaged in the provision of international logistics services including maritime and air freight, dangerous goods transportation, port services for exports, warehouse renting services, customs clearance, and supply chain management from upstream to downstream. This study identifies the performance outcomes: reducing errors, cost reduction, reducing complexity, labor reduction, and operational efficiency improvement. PSH is directly influenced by the SLA construct with a direct effect (DE) value of 0.82. The results of the above results explained that company executives have to implement Smart Logistics as soon as possible so that results are achievable in one year.

Enhancing Business Continuity through Digital Knowledge Management: A Comprehensive Framework for Navigating Uncertainty

The main purpose of this paper is to construct an all-encompassing structure for knowledge management in the era of digitalization, with the aim of guaranteeing the uninterrupted operation of businesses within dynamic corporate landscapes. This research uses the Organizational Information Theory as a theoretical framework and conducts interviews with executives of Indian companies in order to get insights on the relevance of knowledge acquisition in fostering business continuity. The framework places significant emphasis on the use of digital knowledge management (DKM) in identifying, collecting, documenting, organizing, and distributing organizational information in a digitalized manner. This study investigates the theoretical underpinnings of digital transformation, digital engagement, and the many tools and technologies used in knowledge management. This statement underscores the significance of firms' ability to adjust to disruptions and larger patterns, actively surveying the corporate landscape, and involving stakeholders in order to achieve long-term corporate success. The research further underscores the need of effective and timely communication of information in remote work environments, as well as the proactive adoption of BCM (Business Continuity Management) practices. This research contributes to the present body of literature by presenting empirical data that highlights the positive impact of data processing abilities on the improvement of corporate performance. Furthermore, it underscores the need to implement a comprehensive knowledge management framework to ensure the continuation of company operations.

Socially Responsible Business Practices: A Case Study of Kanchanjangha Tea Estate & Research Center, Nepal

Considering the ongoing debate regarding the roles of business in society, this case study highlights the exemplary socially responsible business practices of Kanchanjangha Tea Estate & Research Center (KTERC), Nepal. The data regarding the responsible business practices of KTERC were collected from primary as well as secondary sources. The qualitative content analysis of data obtained from KTERC's website, reports, deliberations in a business resiliency symposium, and three in-depth interviews with the company's executives revealed that KTERC’s approach to CSR goes far beyond shareholder and philanthropic approaches and it provides a good business case for CSR. The analysis of data showed that KTERC is embracing the stakeholder approach of CSR with special emphasis on creating shared value approach in order to create a win-win situation between business and society. In light of the study findings, corporate managers can learn CSR best practices and design their CSR policies and initiatives to gain social legitimacy as well as reap various strategic benefits. The government and policymakers can also recognize and reward certain CSR practices that are congruent with the government's social goals. This is perhaps the first study of its kind in the Nepalese context.

A Study on General Staffing Services and Manpower Providing Services of QUESS CORP LTD. in Ahmedabad

This research paper presents a comprehensive study of general staffing services and manpower providing services offered by Quess Corp in Ahmedabad. The study aims to explore the operational frameworks, client engagement strategies, and service delivery mechanisms that make Quess Corp a significant player in the staffing industry. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews with company executives, surveys of client companies, and analysis of industry reports, the paper delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by the company in the rapidly evolving employment landscape of Ahmedabad. Key findings indicate that Quess Corp's emphasis on technology- driven solutions, robust training programs, and strategic partnerships has significantly enhanced its service efficiency and client satisfaction levels. Additionally, the study highlights the critical role of adaptive workforce solutions in addressing the dynamic needs of businesses in Ahmedabad. The paper concludes with recommendations for leveraging technological advancements and optimizing human resource management practices to further strengthen Quess Corp's market position. Quess Corp’s general staffing services encompass temporary staffing, contract staffing, and permanent staffing solutions. The company’s comprehensive approach ensures that it can meet the diverse staffing needs of its clients, ranging from short- term project-based requirements to long-term strategic hires. The study explores how Quess Corp tailors its services to suit the specific demands of various sectors, including IT, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The company utilizes advanced technology platforms to manage its talent pool, ensuring quick and accurate matching of candidates to job requirements. This technological integration is a significant factor in Quess Corp’s ability to deliver high- quality staffing solutions efficiently

Analysis Of Benefit Level Among Employees Receiving Institution Of Social Security Employment At Hoffment Cleanindo Persero Surabaya

This research aims to determine the extent to which social protection benefits contribute to maintaining the welfare of employees at Hoffment Cleanindo Persero Surabaya as users of the Institution of Social Security Employment (ISSE). The objective of this research indicates that increasing awareness and benefits are crucial to helping employees feel better and assisting the company in maintaining stability. The author employed a descriptive data analysis model supplemented by on-site observations. Interviews with employees and company executives were conducted, and direct observations were made. The collected data will be presented in graphical form with systematically structured explanations. The discussion findings reveal disparities and differences in perception between employers and workers. This research aids in identifying necessary improvements or changes to meet the needs and expectations of employees. The findings will provide better insights into how employees perceive, experience, and expect benefits from the ISSE program, thereby ensuring their welfare. The author recommends that with the ISSE program, employees can increase their awareness, and companies can pay more attention to the ISSE program to achieve the desired welfare for both employees and the company.

Human Resource Planning and Budgeting Process in Government Health Institutions in Kenya: A Case Study of Magutini Level Four Hospital

Human resource planning is a crucial component of HRM that many businesses use to make sure the best employees are hired for the proper positions with the correct skills and knowledge. In terms of efficiency, service delivery, and product quality, this is particularly true. Budget discrepancies persistently persist during the implementation. Planning for human resources typically reflects the effectiveness of a certain institution's performance, which depends on it. To determine the human resource planning and budgeting processes in government health institutions in Kenya, Magutini Level Four Hospital was study focus. The study examined, employee retention, and staff training, The study's major anchor theory was goal-setting theory, which is backed by institutional and human capital theory. The study's foundation was a positivist research paradigm that used a study design that was descriptive. The researcher intended to reach 750 respondents; however, secondary data was employed in the literature study, and 260 respondents were chosen as the sample size by the use of stratified random sampling and administered questionnaires. Findings were examined using descriptive statistics (standard deviation, percentages, and frequencies), and the data were shown using tables. To show how the study variables related to one another, inferential statistics were used. The Pearson correlation can assist in determining the direction and strength of the relationship between the variables. Regression analysis showed a substantial correlation and a link between training, development, and performance. Employee retention and the budgeting process were significantly correlated and linked. The research study makes the following suggestions for enhancements to the management and board of directors of the Magutini Level 4 Hospital: The administration of Magutini Level 4 Hospital has to invest in its people. Training and development expenditures are crucial for building human capital, and top management must support this by providing the required funds. HRM initiatives are important in this, but they won't be able to flourish if top management of the company doesn't actively support them. The study's conclusions suggest that the company's executives should provide adequate funding for HRD and the budgeting procedure. Periodic cost estimates are required for every job in the plan in order to make sure that funds are used as efficiently as feasible.

The impact of financial feedback on the innovative activity of companies: the moderating role of corporate governance quality

ABSTRACT This research analyzes performance feedback and corporate innovative activity in the context of corporate governance quality. The research goal is as follows: to examine the influence of social and historical performance feedback on R&D intensity of a firm, and to determine whether governance quality strengthens interconnection between performance feedback and R&D intensity. The sample consists of panel data on 283 South-Eastern Asian public companies from the manufacturing industry sector. The sample covers seven countries during the time period from 2015 to 2020, providing 1698 firm-year observations. It was discovered that sample firms are sensitive to positive and negative social performance feedback and do not respond to historical feedback. A comparative analysis between types of feedback has shown that firms value social feedback more than historical feedback. It was also established that higher corporate governance quality decreases performance feedback sensitivity among firms, which weakens the relationship between the feedback and innovative activity. Firms with weak governance systems value social performance feedback more than companies with mature governance. The study of these types of feedback in combination with the quality of corporate governance can be used by company executives in corporate strategic planning and operational decision-making. CEOs should be ready to use performance feedback information in addition to their personal judgment.

Do executive facial trustworthiness have impact on IPO underpricing in the Indonesia stock exchange?

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the impact of facial-based perceived trustworthiness on stock valuation, particularly, in the initial public offering (IPO). IPO settings provide the opportunity to investigate whether information asymmetry resulting from company newness in the market would influence the incorporation of soft information in the form of executive facial trustworthiness in stock valuation.Design/methodology/approachWe use a recent machine learning algorithm to detect facial landmarks and then calculate a composite facial trustworthiness measure using several facial features that have previously been observed in neuroscience and psychological studies to be the most determining factor of perceived trustworthiness. We then regress the facial trustworthiness of IPO firm executives to IPO underpricing.FindingsUtilizing machine learning algorithms, we find that the facial trustworthiness of the company executive negatively impacts the extent of IPO underpricing. This result implies that investors incorporate the facial trustworthiness of company executives into stock valuation. The IPO underpricing also shows that the cost of equity is higher when perceived trustworthiness is low. With regard to the higher information asymmetry in IPO transactions, such a negative impact implies the role of facial trustworthiness in alleviating information asymmetry.Originality/valueThis study provides evidence of the impact of top management personal characteristics on firms’ financial transactions in the Indonesian context. From the perspective of investors and other fund providers, this study shows evidence that heuristics still play an important role in financial decision-making. This is also an indication of investor reliance on soft information. Our research method also provides a new opportunity for the use of machine-learning algorithms in processing non-conventional types of data in finance research, which is still relatively rare in emerging markets like Indonesia. To the best of our knowledge, our study is the first to use personalized measures of trust generated through machine-learning algorithms in IPO settings in Indonesia.

VISION: THE ROLE OF LEADERS IN IMAGINING A BETTER FUTURE

AbstractThe author works with “executives of multinational companies and board members of global, national, and regional nonprofits.” She discusses the importance of vision, and how often it is overlooked by leaders and others. She uses examples of the vision articulated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., President John F. Kennedy, and Eleanor Roosevelt. “By imagining and depicting what is possible,” she writes, “these leaders inspired millions of people and even future generations worldwide to pursue new paths of opportunity—for freedom and justice for all in the case of Dr. King, for science and exploration in the case of President Kennedy, and universalizing human rights across the world in the case of Eleanor Roosevelt.” She uses current‐day examples such as Kenya's Kennedy Odede and Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), and Tent Partnership for Refugees, “a global NGO that mobilizes more than 300 companies worldwide to improve the lives and livelihoods of over 36 million refugees forcibly displaced from their home countries.” For corporations, she cites Trane Technologies, which “connects their commitment to the long‐term well‐being of its employees and communities. Furthermore, the company presents itself as a unique opportunity for investors, by describing its long‐term approach to growth for the company and the planet.”

Corporate Tax Avoidance in Indonesia: Ownership Structure and Executive Incentives

The purpose of this study is to close the gap in the literature by examining the connection between tax evasion in Indonesia, executive incentives, company governance quality, and family ownership. It is anticipated that the study's findings would help company executives and policymakers better understand corporate governance and curtail tax evasion. The results of this study can help policymakers and regulators in Indonesia create more effective regulations to boost corporate governance and increase tax compliance. Quantitative approaches are the research approach that is being applied. The independent variables of family ownership, corporate governance, and executive incentives have little impact on tax avoidance, according to the findings of statistical tests using panel data model estimate in partial T test testing. The movement or change in the independent variables in this study is unrelated to the tax avoidance ratio.

Green credit, carbon emission trading and corporate green innovation: Evidence from China

Green Credit Guidelines (GCG) and Notice of the Pilot Project on Carbon Emission Trading (CET) have the dual attributes of financial and environmental policies. They can exert an important impact on firms' innovation by influencing investment, financing, and environmental constraints. Accurately detecting their firm and synergistic effects on green innovation is vital to developing new quality productivity and promoting China's green transition. Based on China's A-listed company data from 2007 to 2020, this study use multistage dynamic difference-in-differences (DID) models to carry out a multidimensional, empirical investigation of the dual policies' impacts on green innovation. The findings, displayed as both GCG and CET, have promoting effects on green innovation, and their positive synergistic effects appear to be greater than the direct effects. In terms of dynamic effects, the dual policies promotion effect on green innovation decreases after five years of policies' simultaneous implementation. Mechanism analysis shows that the positive synergistic effects of GCG and CET on green innovation are mainly caused by alleviating financing constraints, they are moderated by company executives' academic background and external media's attention. The heterogeneity analysis shows that the promotion effects are more pronounced in the eastern region, state-owned enterprises, and mature enterprises. Some suggestions for policy optimization and implementation are proposed from the perspectives of both local government and firms.