Essays about: "Principal Agent problem"

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  1. 16. THE IDEATIONAL SOURCES OF POLITICAL WILL TO IMPLEMENT ANTI-CORRUPTION REFORM. Principal-Agent vs. Collective Action in Indian Sub-national States

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Anna Svensén Burgman; [2017-11-30]
    Keywords : anti-corruption measures; systemic corruption; the ideational turn; principal-agent problem; collective action problem;

    Abstract : The field work was funded by the Centre for Collective Action Research (CeCAR) at the University of Gothenburg. Thank you for making this project possible. I would also like to thank Martin Sjöstedt for useful feedback and guidance. Special thanks to my supervisor Anna Persson for valuable advices and for believing in my idea. READ MORE

  2. 17. The interconnection between executive shareholding and firm performance

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Rex Ståhl; [2017-09-15]
    Keywords : Management Remuneration; Executive Shareholding; Long-term Incentive Programs; Agency Theory; Stock Market Performance;

    Abstract : There has been a long standing debate regarding how firms can alleviate the agency problem and align the interests of the agent with those of the principal. In this study, we theorize that if firms can incentivize executives to act more like owners as opposed to agents, it will lead to better performance of the firm. READ MORE

  3. 18. Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II - And its effect on the principal-agent relationship within financial advisory

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Sebastian Johansson; Johan Sundén; [2017-06-28]
    Keywords : MiFID II; Financial Advisory; Business Model; Agency Theory; Principal-Agent Problems; Information Asymmetry; Adverse Selection; Moral Hazard;

    Abstract : Through an interview based study this thesis investigates how MiFID II, a new EU directive concerning the European Union’s financial markets, will affect the principal-agent relationship currently present between financial advisors and retail investors. Our sample consist of twelve representatives from Sweden’s major banks, product manufacturers, and consultancy firms, all with a solid understanding of the Swedish financial advisory scene. READ MORE

  4. 19. The effect of asymmetric information in real estate agent commissions

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Kamila Kaczmarczyk; Sofia Kaddani; [2016]
    Keywords : Commission; Asymmetric information; Principal-agent problem; Conflict of interest; Ethics; Morals; Freedom of Contract; Consumer Protection; Provision; Asymmetrisk information; Intressekonflikter; Principal-agent problem; Etik; Moral; Avtalsfrihet; Konsumentskydd.;

    Abstract : Real Estate Agencies compensation consists of commissions and a part of the commission corresponds to what the real estate agent gets as salary. This incentive-based commission system is usually covered by an agreed fixed amount, a variable commission model or a combination of both depending on the brokerage object's final selling price. READ MORE

  5. 20. Consumer product contents information from the 1st tier supplier : Obstacles to 1st tier supplier compliance to product contents information requirements and useful supply chain management practices to ensure supplier compliance

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Linnea Nilsson; Sahra Svensson; [2016]
    Keywords : Responsible Supply Chain Management; Principal-Agent theory; chemical information; product contents information; material declaration;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to identify the obstacles against supplier compliance, which focal companies encounter within the upstream supply chain when attempting to collect the requested product contents information. Based on this problem, the objective is to identify the most useful supply chain management practices to ensure supplier compliance. READ MORE