Behavioral agency theory: new foundations for theorizing about executive compensation
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agency theory; behavioral theory; compensation; bonuses and benefits; motivation; top management teams;All these keywords.
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- J50 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor-Management Relations, Trade Unions, and Collective Bargaining - - - General
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