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The theory of governance

Agency Theory

2.1 What is agency theory?

 Agency theory is a group of concepts describing the nature of the
agency relationship deriving from the separation between
ownership and control.

Principal
(Shareholders)

Accountable to
Employs

Agent
(Directors)
On behalf of

To perform

Task
(Managing the
company)

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