The implications of ownership concentration for shareholder protection and strategic decision-making

Autor: Nikolić Jelena, Babić Verica
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Ekonomski Anali, Vol 61, Iss 211, Pp 69-98 (2016)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0013-3264
1820-7375
DOI: 10.2298/EKA1611069N
Popis: The purpose of corporate governance mechanisms is to prevent opportunistic behaviour by managers, in order to align the interests of owners and managers. Following from this, our research topic is the analysis of ownership concentration as an internal mechanism to protect the interests of shareholders. In the study of the interdependence between ownership concentration and shareholder protection, particular importance needs to be given to the relationship between ownership structure, the role of the board, and strategic decision-making. Starting from this interdependence, our research aim is to examine the impact of ownership concentration on the protection of shareholders’ interests and the board’s responsibility for firm strategy. This paper presents the results of an empirical, pilot study in the Republic of Serbia. The research confirms the interdependence of corporate governance mechanisms and strategic decision-making. Our findings indicate that ownership concentration protects majority shareholder interests and leads to lower board responsibility for strategic decision-making.
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