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agency theory

agency theory Agency theory is a way of explaining relationships in organizations by focusing on how leaders monitor and direct others to reduce self-serving or opportunistic behavior.

Agency theory is a way of explaining relationships in organizations by focusing on how leaders monitor and direct others to reduce self-serving or opportunistic behavior. In this source, it is used to suggest that CEOs supervise subordinates so their efforts better serve the organization’s goals.