Essays about: "Principal-Agent Theory"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 72 essays containing the words Principal-Agent Theory.

1. 21. Business-to-Business Market Making on the Internet: A Case for End-of-Life Electric Vehicle Batteries

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Hannes Marten; [2020-07-23]
   Keywords : Electric Vehicle Battery; Repurposing; Second Life; Business-to-Business; Market Making; Marketplace; Principal-Agent Theory; New Market Creation;

   Abstract : Introduction: The ongoing transformation towards emission-free means of transportation goes along with the resource-intensive production and integration of electric vehicle batteries. Despite the environmental potential in decarbonizing the transport sector, electric vehicle batteries lose capacity over time and use and are only usable for transportation purposes until reaching 70 to 80 residual capacity. READ MORE

3. 22. The dynamics of the relationship between managers and consultants - Exploring the aspects of time, power and ambiguities

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Johan Rydberg; Viktor Rönnquist; [2020-06-16]
   Keywords : Managers; Consultants; Principal-Agent theory; Management; Consultancy; Relationships;

   Abstract : This article studies what aspects affect the relationship between managers and consultants and what the consequences are. Drawing on interviews with consultants and managers from various sectors, we analysed their relationship by combining principal-agent theory with other theories within client-consultant literature which enabled a deeper understanding of the aspects and interests which shape the relationship. READ MORE

4. 23. The Social Impact Bond as a Multi-Task Principal-Agent Problem: A Qualitative Illustration of the Parallel Between Theory and Practice

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Nike Müller-Brunotte; [2020]
   Keywords : Social Impact Bond; Multi-task Principal-agent Theory; Incentive Contracting; Performance Measurement; Social Issues;

   Abstract : The Social Impact Bond (SIB) has become an increasingly popular tool for governments all over the world to fund social programs with private investments. Due to the complex set of interactions between parties and a limited understanding of the drivers of efficiency in those contracts, the growth of the market has not taken off as expected. READ MORE

5. 24. CEO Compensation and Company Performance - Evidence From Sweden

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   Author : Isak Djudja; Hugo Hammar; [2019-07-09]
   Keywords : CEO Compensation; Agency Theory; Compensation Plan; Variable Pay;

   Abstract : Compensation to CEOs has increased dramatically over the past decades. This increase over time raises the question of its justifiability. The direct costs of CEO compensation shall be considered in light of the value added by reduced agency costs that originate from the principal agent relationship between CEOs and shareholders. READ MORE

6. 25. The Boss Is Not My Boss - A study on the complexity of management within a multinational corporation

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Behnaz Ahmadi Teshnizi; Jessica Ollus; [2019]
   Keywords : MNC; Agency theory; Headquarter; Subsidiary; Multiple principals;

   Abstract : The management of multinational corporations have been studied for a long time, aiming at understanding how these large organizations can control their subsidiaries cross-border. Agency theory has been widely used for this purpose but has not yet explained what effect the parallel intended control from several principals has on its agents. READ MORE