Agency Theory Case Study:
Agency theory is the theory which defines the relations between the representatives of an agency. An agency is an organization which is composed with two parties: the principles and their representatives or the employees of the lower rank (agents). An agency has to fulfil certain work and duties which are set by the principles. The second party of agents has the duty to represent the ideas and interests of the principles to the third party. Agency theory describes the possible relations and conflicts which can occur between the first and the second party. It is obvious that the interests of the principle and an agent are completely different, but the common desire is to achieve profit. But the profit for an agent can be gained only due to his hard work. There are conflicts which are based on the risk, actions and responsibility. Continue reading