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Rethinking the ontology of the shareholder model of the corporation

Kakabadse, N. K. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9517-8279, Kakabadse, A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0031-7767, Kouzmin, A. and Pesqueux, Y. (2013) Rethinking the ontology of the shareholder model of the corporation. Society and Business Review, 8 (1). pp. 55-70. ISSN 1746-5680

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1108/17465681311297711

Abstract/Summary

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the critical assumptions lying behind the Anglo American model of corporate governance. Design/methodology/approach – Literature review examining the concept of a nexus of contracts underpinning agency theory which, it is argued, act as the platform for neo-liberal corporate governance focusing on shareholder wealth creation. Findings – The paper highlights the unaddressed critical challenge of why eighteenth century ownership structures are readily adopted in the twenty-first century. Social implications – A re-examination of wealth creation and wealth redistribution. Originality/value – The paper is highly original due to the fact that few contributions have been made in the area of rethinking shareholder value.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Henley Business School > Marketing and Reputation
ID Code:36970
Uncontrolled Keywords:Agency theory, Anglo-American capitalism, Corporate governance, Governance, Shared ownership, Shareholders, The corporation
Publisher:Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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