Principals and Agents: Structure of Business

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Principals and Agents: Structure of Business
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John W. Pratt
By (author) Richard J. Zeckhauser
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:241
Dimensions(mm): Height 233,Width 154
Category/GenreManagement and management techniques
ISBN/Barcode 9780875842561
ClassificationsDewey:658.4013
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Harvard Business Review Press
Imprint Harvard Business Review Press
Publication Date 1 November 1990
Publication Country United States

Description

The relationship called agency - one individual (the agent), acting on behalf of another (the principal) - is important to a wide range of business phenomena, such as labour contracts, corporate structures, transfer prices and tax partnerships. The subjects covered in this book include: the treatment of agency in the economics literature; institutional responses to the generic problems of agency; fiduciary duties, insider trading, and employment contracts; and the means by which an agency facilitates subordinates' autonomy and managers' control.

Author Biography

Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, 11 international licensed editions, books from Harvard Business Review Press, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org, Harvard Business Review provides professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact.