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C/F/1413. Proposal. Impact of Corporate Strategies on Commercial Banks' Profitability

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2012
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the financial regulatory system providing information on banking regulations introduced by Basel III and Solvency II rules, explaining the aims and objectives of the research, formulating the main research question, reviewing literature on the Basel III framework, describing research methodology and outlining expected results of the research findings.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Corporate Strategies, Commercial Banks’ Profitability, Basel III,

 

C/F/1389. Dissertation. Corporate governance and its application in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

WORDS:
14150
DATE:
2012
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

This dissertation discusses corporate governance and its application in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study aims to examine the short and long term outcome of the application of corporate governance in Saudi Arabia, to learn if Saudi Arabia has matched up globally to corporate governance standards, to identify any problems faced by organisations in adopting corporate governance standards, to assess the future of corporate governance in the finance industry and to see if it was the best decision to introduce it, and to discuss the role of stakeholders in corporate governance. The review of literature discusses a range of topics including the agency theory, the stakeholder theory, mechanisms of corporate governance, and corporate disclosure. The plan for the methodology is detailed, and the findings from the chosen data collection methods are detailed. Conclusions are made regarding limitations and further areas of research.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, corporate governance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, finance industry, stakeholders, agency theory, the stakeholder theory, mechanisms of corporate governance, corporate disclosure,

 

C/F/1338. Proposal. Debt covenants: origins, evolution and impacts on UK organisations

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2012
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the origins and implications of debt contracts in UK companies. The aims, objectives and key research questions are formulated, literature is reviewed on the issues of corporate borrowing under recent credit crunch and its impacts on organisations. The methodology of the proposed research is described, its ethical issues and expected contributions are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Debt covenants, UK organisations, corporate debt,

 

C/F/1219. Dissertation outline. Corporate governance mechanisms of preventing banking failure under UK law

WORDS:
580
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the regulatory mechanisms of preventing failures within the UK banking industry. The aim of the research is formulated, the topics of the literature review are indicated, the methodology is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, Corporate governance, banking failure, UK law,

 

C/F/1170. Dissertation outline. Failure of corporate governance in financial institutions: cause of credit crisis?

WORDS:
570
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the failures of corporate governance in financial institutions aiming to establish whether these failures were the cause of the credit crisis. The aim and questions of the research are outlined, areas and sources of the literature review are indicated, research methodology is described. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, failure of corporate governance, financial institutions, credit crisis,

 

C/F/1122. Proposal. Role of corporate governance failure in international credit crisis

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to examine whether the failing in corporate governance caused the international credit crisis. The questions and areas of the research are outlined, the main themes of the literature review on the causes and effects of the credit crisis are indicated, research methodology is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, corporate governance failure, international credit crisis,

 

C/F/1066. Dissertation. XBRL system of financial accounting and issues of its application by corporate governance globally and in UK

WORDS:
13000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the system of financial accounting known as XBRL reporting that is aimed to improve corporate governance and provide accountability and transparency in the current financial markets. The review of literature touches on the theory of corporate governance (CG), CG legislation in the UK and USA, the history of digital reporting, XBRL applications in banking and auditing, the use of XBRL in the USA and UK, etc. The methodology of the dissertation is based on qualitative research of related secondary data and quantitative statistical analysis. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of XBRL in ensuring adherence to the corporate governance principles of transparency and accountability in financial reporting of companies in the UK, USA and on a global scale.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, XBRL, financial accounting, transparency, accountability, corporate governance,

 

C/F/985. Proposal. How can the system of corporate governance that has been developed in Saudi Arabia be enhanced in the future and with what purpose?

WORDS:
1150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This proposal presents research on how the system of corporate governance developing in Saudi Arabia can be enhanced in the future. The introduction presents the main research question, and the importance of the research. The objectives are to explain the nature and scope of the system of corporate governance in Saudi Arabia, to assess the advantages and disadvantages, to evaluate the lessons that can be learnt from systems of corporate governance in more developed countries like the US and the UK, and to discuss how the system of corporate governance in Saudi Arabia can be reformed. The details of the literature review are provided, and the research methodology is discussed. Conclusions are made regarding why this project is valuable and important.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, corporate governance, Saudi Arabia, developed countries,

 

C/F/962. Proposal. Profitability and Corporate Governance in Public Firms

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This proposal presents research for a dissertation on profitability and corporate governance in public firms. The paper aims to find out whether the size of the board has an impact on profitability, to find out whether the board composition has an impact on profitability, and to explore whether CEO duality affects profitability of the companies. The theoretical and empirical aspects of the literature review are detailed, and the methodology section states that data will be collected from the Thomson One Banker database and through use of models suggested by Kyereboah-Coleman and Biekpe (2005) and Abidin et al (2009). The findings, analysis, and final chapter sections are also detailed.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, corporate governance, profitability, CEO, Thomson One Banker database,

 

C/F/955. Proposal. Does Corporate Governance and Board Structure Affect Financial Performance of Companies in Qatar?

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the issues of corporate governance faced by Qatari companies to establish the relationship between corporate governance, board structure and financial performance of the companies. Research rationale, questions and objectives are outlined, literature is reviewed on the theory and importance of corporate governance, the functions of the board, the link between corporate governance and company performance, etc. Data sources and research methodology are described, the time plan of the work is indicated, ethical considerations are addressed.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Corporate Governance, Board Structure, Financial Performance, Qatari Companies,

 

C/F/942. Dissertation outline. Balanced scorecard: Holy Grail for legal firms?

WORDS:
600
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the effectiveness of the balanced scorecard for ensuring corporate governance in legal companies. The aim and questions of the research are formulated, the sources and topics for the literature review are indicated, research methodology is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, balanced scorecard, legal firms,

 

C/F/905. Proposal. Evaluation of how to avoid another economic crisis: lessons from Islamic finance and corporate governance

WORDS:
1150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This proposal aims to examine what conventional banking and corporate governance systems can learn from Islamic finance and governance to avoid future economic crisis. The objectives are to critically discuss the reasons behind the current economic crisis, focusing on corporate governance failures, to discuss the literature on Islamic finance and corporate governance, comparing this to conventional practices, to evaluate the corporate governance practices if the EIIB Islamic bank, and to provide recommendations for changes in the current systems in conventional banks. The research methodology is outlined suggesting that the project will take a case study approach whilst looking at the secondary literature.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, conventional banking, corporate governance, Islamic finance, economic crisis, EIIB!,

 

C/F/789. Dissertation Outline. Evolution of Corporate Governance through Audit Reporting

WORDS:
970
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation examining how corporate governance has evolved over time through audit reporting. The background and objectives of the research are described, commercial and academic topics for the literature review are indicated, research methodology is outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation Outline, corporate governance, audit reporting,

 

C/F/787. Proposal. Shareholders vs. stakeholders: prerequisites of effective corporate governance

WORDS:
1400
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to examine the factors behind effective corporate governance with the focus on the debate about the primacy of shareholder versus stakeholder. The areas and data sources for the literature review are discussed, research structure and methodology are described, the outcomes of the research are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, shareholders vs. stakeholders, effective corporate governance,

 

C/F/774. Proposal. Can corporate governance prevent financial crisis?

WORDS:
4000
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper proposes to investigate how poor corporate governance could have lead to the recent financial crisis. Research background is presented formulating its aims and objectives, literature is reviewed on the theory of corporate governance and its regulation, research strategies and methods are described, the milestones in the project implementation are indicated.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, financial crisis, corporate governance,

 

C/F/762. Dissertation. Implementing ICSA Principles of Corporate Governance in South Africa

WORDS:
15800
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
159.99 GBP

The dissertation looks into the role of accountability and transparency in the stability of companies and state economy addressing the issues of corporate governance (CG), examining the principles of the UK based Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), and applying them to the CG situation in South Africa (SA) renowned for its corruption. Literature is reviewed on the theory of CG, the ICSA code of practice, the features of corporate governance in South Africa, etc. The dissertation uses a mixed methodological approach based on qualitative research. Conclusions are made about the inconsistencies between CG practices in SA and ICSA principles discussing the possible implementation of ICSA in SA and other developing countries.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Corporate Governance, ICSA, South Africa, accountability, transparency,

 

C/F/742. Dissertation Outline. Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Reactions to 'Comply or Explain' Choice

WORDS:
1300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the shareholders’ approach to corporate governance and their compliance with the Combined Code of Conduct. Literature is reviewed on the theory of corporate governance and the Combined Code. Research philosophy and methodology are described and discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation Outline, Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Reactions to #Comply or Explain#,

 

C/F/701. Dissertation outline. Directors' Duties, Corporate Governance and International Financial Crisis

WORDS:
1950
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper offers an outline of the dissertation on the duties of UK company directors towards corporate governance in the light of recent developments in the international company law and the current financial crisis. The outline includes the justification for the research, the research hypothesis and key questions, a brief review of the previous research in the area, a description of the methodology and academic sources used in the dissertation, an overview of chapters, and the evaluation of the research activity.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, Directors’ Duties, Corporate Governance, International Financial Crisis, Company Acts,

 

C/F/699. Dissertation Outline. How Can Corporate Governance Improve the Practice of Profit-and-Loss Sharing in Islamic Banking?

WORDS:
590
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper offers an outline of the dissertation: How Can Corporate Governance Improve the Practice of Profit-and-Loss Sharing in Islamic Banking? The questions of the study are formulated, a brief literature review is presented touching on the profit-and-loss sharing (PLS) in Islamic banking and other topics related to the study. Research philosophy and methodology are described. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation Outline, Corporate governance, Profit-and-Loss Sharing in Islamic banking,

 

C/F/693. Dissertation Outline. How does the structure of company ownership and control affect the equitable treatment of shareholders?

WORDS:
1150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper presents an outline of the dissertation: “How does the structure of company ownership and control affect the equitable treatment of shareholders?” The background and objectives of the research are presented, literature is reviewed on the theory of capital markets, corporate governance, ownership structure, shareholder rights, etc., the methodology of the research is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, Equitable Treatment of Shareholders, ownership structure and control,

 

C/F/659. Proposal. Corporate Governance in UK and Japan

WORDS:
1050
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the concept of corporate governance (CG) examining CG purpose and role in modern business, comparing corporate governance systems in the UK and in Japan, and outlining the objectives, structure and methods of the proposed research.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Corporate governance, UK, Japan,

 

S/F/235. Proposal. Role of board leadership structure in companies' profitability: case study of UK listed companies

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to examine the relationship between board leadership structure (BLS) and UK firms' profitability looking at the roles of executive and non-executive directors (NED) in company governance. The structure and theoretical background of the proposed research is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, board leadership structure, profitability, company governance,

 

C/B/1639. Dissertation. Which risks are of particular concern to financial regulators and how were they dealt within Basel I & II for capital adequacy purposes- with special emphasis on the treatment of securitised products and derivatives including credit derivatives?

WORDS:
14500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

The dissertation considers the risks of particular concern to financial regulators examining and evaluating the risks dealt with under Basel I and II for capital adequacy purposes with special emphasis upon the treatment of securitised products and derivatives. Literature is reviewed on the background of the regulatory concern and the Basel enactments for achieving financial regulation regarding the treatment of securitised products and derivatives. Types of risk are identified including capital risks, market risks, operational risks, etc, the regulatory capital standards for securitisation are considered discussing the framework provided in Basel II to amend the system. Conclusions are made about the most effective e approaches to the regulation of derivatives.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Financial Regulation, Basels I & II, International Banking, risks, financial derivatives,

 

C/F/318. Proposal. Corporate Governance and Business Ethics: A Good Investment?

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper offers a dissertation proposal suggesting a study of the relationship between corporate governance, business ethics and financial performance amongst public companies in the UK. A brief review of related literature is presented, the use of qualitative research rather than the traditionally used quantitative research is suggested, including interviews with corporate boards and managers, institutional investors, and members of the public.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, corporate governance, business ethics, financial performance,

 

C/F/377. Dissertation. Models of corporate governance in Britain and USA

WORDS:
15900
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
159.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the development of the corporate governance (CG) regimes in the USA and UK discussing the difference in their approaches to governance, the corporate bankruptcies and financial scandals, etc. The legal frameworks for CG in both countries are reviewed commenting on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the effects of EU on UK regulation, the move towards accountability and transparency in financial areas, etc. Conclusions are made about the similarities between the UK and the US corporate governance models and the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Act on the US and UK economy, capital markets and Governance bodies.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, corporate governance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, accountability, transparency,