Search Results - subject_exact:"Signaling theory"

Equity crowdfunding success in Malaysia : the role of crowd investors, campaign disclosure and valuation disclosure

Lo, Jun Heng; You, Hui Wei; Usman, Sardar Muhammad; … - 2026

This study examines the determinants of equity crowdfunding (ECF) campaign success in Malaysia through the lens of quality signaling theory and behavioral herding dynamics. Using a manually collected dataset of 335 completed campaigns launched on pitchIN, MyStartr, and AtaPlus between 2016 and...

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Managerial human capital and external mobility : a signaling perspective

Choudhury, Muntakim M.; Moliterno, Thomas P.; Eckardt, Rory - 2026

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Board of directors' characteristics, political connection and risk disclosure : evidence from an emerging market context

Alshira'h, Ahmad Farhan - 2026

This research examines Jordanian risk disclosure policies and how board size, meeting frequency, CEO duality, and board expertise affect them, exploring how political ties moderate the link between board features and risk disclosure. In 2014-2023, the research examined 90 non-financial...

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Aesthetic signals in organizational space : AI-driven visual contrast analysis of coworking and open-plan offices

Muskat, Birgit; Xia, Haiyang; Anand, Amitabh; Li, Gang; … - 2026

This study explores the visual aesthetics of organizational space by contrasting coworking spaces with traditional open-plan offices. Drawing on signaling theory and symbolic interactionism, we examine how ambience communicates symbolic meaning. Employing an archaeological approach to retrieve...

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The impact of voluntary IFRS adoption on financial reporting quality and firm value : evidence from listed firms in Vietnam

Nguyen, Ngoc Giau; Nguyen Ngoc Tien - 2026

As emerging economies expedite their integration into global capital markets, comprehending the implications of voluntary International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption has become increasingly critical for regulators, investors, and corporations. This study examines the influence of...

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The greenwashing paradox : signal degradation and the rise of heuristic substitution

Nagy-Kercsó, Katalin; Kovács, Sándor; Zha, Lei; … - 2026

The increasing number of sustainability claims may reduce the perceived reliability of formal eco-labels, creating an environment in which greenwashing can erode institutional trust. This study explores how consumers navigate significant information asymmetry when standardized environmental...

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A cost-conscious signal of opportunity : quantifying the financial value of employer-provided benefits shapes job selection

Whillans, Ashley V.; Flynn, Elinor; Howe, Lauren - 2026

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Face value in equity crowdfunding : experimental evidence on founder attractiveness and retail investor judgments

Putz, Ádám; Vörös, Zsófia; Bereczkei, Tamás - 2026

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The impact of abnormal ESG on firm value : focusing on voluntary disclosure on carbon emissions

Lee, Jaehong; Kim, Suyon - 2026

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, investors' growing focus on sustainable management has increased substantially, drawing greater attention to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. This study examines the effect of abnormal ESG investment, defined as ESG activities exceeding the...

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Do conventional bonds respond more strongly to ESG information than green bonds? : evidence from China

Kythreotis, Alexios; Di, Zhou; Černohorská, Liběna; … - 2026

This study examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and financing and pricing outcomes in green and conventional bond markets in China over the period of 2017-2024. Drawing on signaling theory, information asymmetry theory, and market segmentation...

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Success outcomes of equity crowdfunding campaigns : the role of lead founders’ human capital signals

Gafrej, Ines; Bouzgarrou, Houssam; Tizaoui, Jihene - 2026

Drawing on signaling theory, this study investigates the role of lead founders' human capital signals in the success outcomes of equity crowdfunding (ECF) campaigns. While prior research emphasizes entrepreneurial teams or broadly defined founder characteristics, the role of dominant...

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Beyond compliance : the financial payoff of sustainability disclosure and green marketing in universities

Zraqat, Omar; Al-Ahmed, Hind; Alshaketheep, Khaled - 2026

This study investigates when and how sustainability disclosure in higher education translates into superior financial performance, and whether green marketing initiatives strengthen that relationship. Drawing on a multi-country panel of Middle Eastern universities covering the period...

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Venture capitalists' decision-making in hot and cold markets : the effect of signals and cheap talk

Kleinert, Simon; Hildebrand, Marie - 2025

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Looking into the past : audience heterogeneity and the inconsistency of market signals

Wang, Pengfei - 2025

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The me you (don't) see : how leaders filter intrapersonal information at work

Choi, Ellen; Scott, Kristyn A.; Ng, Pearlyn H. S.; … - 2025

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On the folly of rewarding your version of performance : signaling and the double empathy problem in pay-for-performance across neurotypes

Conroy, Samantha A.; Vogus, Timothy J. - 2025

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The signaling effect of biophilic job posts : do applicants trade green for green?

Merriman, Kimberly K.; Kostanski, Sarah A.; Ebrahimi, Nabi - 2025

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Does it matter? : experimental evidence on the (signaling) effect of gender-specific accelerator programs on access to angel capital

Lange, Elfi M.; Schulze, Isabel; Sopp, Karina - 2025

Despite the acknowledged importance of capital for start-up success, gender disparities persist when trying to raise funds from external sources, including angel investors, venture capitalists, and financial institutions. Many studies have shown that gender stereotypes are harmful and prevent...

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Mixed signals? : a receiver-centric perspective on the interpretation of algorithmic control signals

Bunzel, Carlotta; Boon, Cornelia Trijntje; Den Hartog, … - 2025

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Land purchasing behavior of real estate enterprises : an organizational status perspective

Liu, Guangping; Cui, Yuhui; Li, Ze - 2025

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The Nobel "Pride" phenomenon : an analysis of Nobel Prize discoveries and their recognition

Zedtwitz, Maximilian von; Gutmann, Tobias; Engelmann, Pascal - 2025

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ESG ratings and their impact on the underpricing effect : comparison of the European and US capital markets

Schmunkamp, Peter - 2025

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Signals that matter : exploring the interplay of displayed passion and product usefulness in reward-based crowdfunding decisions

Hafeez, Saima; Drnovšek, Mateja - 2025

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Using sustainability signal portfolios to effectively communicate holistic sustainability strategies to consumers

Burkert, Melina; Fella, Stefanie; Hahn, Rüdiger; … - 2025

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Impact of sustainable tax strategy development on investment scale and corporate value : evidence from Korea

Baek, Kil-Joo; Yeo, Young-Jun - 2025

This study examines the impact of corporate sustainable tax strategies on investment scale and firm value using signaling theory. We measure Sustainable tax strategy through the coefficient of variation of cash effective tax rates over a five-year period. Using 3121 firm-year observations of...

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Team level antecedents and consequences of ethical leadership : a review and future directions

Nemr, Mohamed Ahmed Ali; Liu, Yuhuan - 2024

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Evaluating the influence of digital strategy on the interplay between quality certification and sales performance using data science and machine learning algorithms

Niankara, Ibrahim - 2024

In the context of international trade with information asymmetries, business certifications can serve as signals of product quality and reliability for customers and stakeholders. Recognizing this, the current study unbraces "signalling theory" to explore the impact of digital transformation...

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Determinants and benefits of over-certification : a signaling theory perspective

Valero-Gil, Jesus; Daddi, Tiberio; Scarpellini, Sabina; … - 2024

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Will social media celebrities drive me crazy? : exploring the effects of celebrity endorsement on impulsive buying behavior in social commerce

Shao, Zhucheng; Ho, Jessica Sze Yin; Tan, Garry Wei-Han; … - 2024

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The promise of new ventures' growth ambitions in early-stage funding : on the crossroads between cheap talk and credible signals

Kleinert, Simon - 2024

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How social media influencer collaborations are perceived by consumers

Thomas, Veronica L.; Fowler, Kendra; Taheran, Faegheh - 2024

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Local-global cobrand positioning and consumer evaluations in emerging markets

Osmanoglu, Onur; Ozsomer, Aysegul; Biliciler, Gunes - 2024

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When words are not enough : the combined effects of autism meta-stereotypes and recruitment practices aimed at attracting autistic job-seekers

Goldberg, Caren; Willham, Evan - 2024

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Mapping the signaling environment between sustainability-focused entrepreneurship and investment inputs : a topic modeling approach

Yang, Nan; Dousios, Dimitrios; Korfiatis, Nikolaos; … - 2024

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The tone of buyer firms' annual reports and suppliers' green innovation : the spillover effects in the supply chain

Yang, Yang; Xiao, Zheng; Gong, Yu; Al Humdan, Eias - 2024

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ESG disclosure as advertisement of corporate bond issuances

Hoepner, Andreas G. F.; Schiemann, Frank; Schneider, … - 2025

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ESG disclosure as advertisement of corporate bond issuances

Hoepner, Andreas G. F.; Schiemann, Frank; Schneider, Fabiola - 2024 - November 2024

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"Let's get real"... when we lead : a systematic review, critical assessment, and agenda for authentic leadership theory and research

Gardner, William L.; Karam, Elizabeth P.; Noghani, Farzaneh - 2024

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The value effect of sustainability : evidence from Latin American ESG bond market

Arévalo, Guillermo; González Ferrero, Maximiliano; … - 2024

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Equity crowdfunding success in Malaysia: The role of crowd investors, campaign disclosure and valuation disclosure

Lo, Jun Heng; You, Hui Wei; Usman, Sardar Muhammad; … - 2026

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How wasteful is signaling?

Frankel, Alex; Kartik, Navin - 2026

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Crowdfunding with sequential moves and costly common value signals

Ellman, Matthew; Hurkens, Sjaak - 2026

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Reforming EU electricity market design : PPAs, CfDs, and long-term signals for a renewable-dominated system

Decarolis, Francesco - 2026

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Communication and standoff

Hafer, Catherine - 2026

This paper examines the potential for pre-play communication to shorten the duration of two-player incomplete-information wars of attrition. If players' types constitute costlessly verifiable information, then all types of players disclose their types, resulting in the war of attrition having...

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When persistence signals exit : identity, legitimacy, and indigenous educational persistence

Semenov, Aggey - 2026

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The impact of climate-related risks on firm performance : evidence from the healthcare sector

Toumi, Amina - 2026

This paper aims to explore the impact of climate-related risks on corporate performance, specifically within the healthcare sector.It analyses three key factors: climate risk physical leverage, government climate risk scores and environmental performance scores, using global data from 977 firm...

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Corporate social responsibility as a signal in the labor market

Dadon, Eldar; Villeval, Marie-Claire; Zultan, Ro'i - 2026

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Corporate social responsibility as a signal in the labor market

Dadon, Eldar; Villeval, Marie-Claire; Zultan, Ro'i - 2026

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Corporate social responsibility as a signal in the labor market

Dadon, Eldar; Villeval, Marie-Claire; Zultan, Ro'i - 2024

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Awards: tangibility, self-signaling and signaling to others

Gallus, Jana; Campbell, Sandy; Genîzî, Ûrî - 2026

Awards are widely used as incentives. This paper situates awards in the broader incentives landscape and shows how the motivational value of awards can be understood through a framework that considers three sources of value: the tangible component of an award, the social signals it emits, and...

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