Tag: research
Consumers judge a company by its ‘morality’
Academics studying comments on Twitter find attitudes to brands are shaped by public perceptions of an organisation’s scruples.
Investors influence ESG performance, study reveals
Researchers find that, among the many drivers for improving ESG, intervention by corporate investors is key.
Companies that make political donations are ‘less risky’
Research finds lower levels of both systemic and idiosyncratic risk among politically connected businesses.
Diversity business case arguments may deter job candidates
Performance-based and fairness-based arguments confirm that social identities “are a lens through which contributions will be judged”.
Companies ‘may inflate ESG performance’ to boost ratings
Researchers say firms may exaggerate their ESG performance over fears that investors will divest from their stock.
Gender diversity warning for FTSE All-Share Index
Report from Women on Boards and Protiviti reveals half of FTSE All Share companies outside the top 350 have no female board directors.
Technology, cyber risk and ESG top list of business leaders’ concerns
Mazars survey reveals 82% of executives plan to increase investment in IT systems, while 75% plan to boost spending on sustainability.
Is there a Machiavellian CEO in your boardroom?
While being Machiavellian is generally seen as a negative characteristic, a study shows that it can offer important advantages for leaders.
News round-up: this week in governance
CEOs embrace podcasts; Blanc hits back over sexism; ESG proposals need ‘new momentum’; good looks? check the books; CEO pay defies crises.
Company credit ratings ‘negatively associated with CEO narcissism’
Research suggests credit rating agencies perceive companies led by narcissistic chief executives as riskier propositions.