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The Relationship Between A Firm’S Ownership Structure, Governance, And Innovation, Erica J. Wagner
The Relationship Between A Firm’S Ownership Structure, Governance, And Innovation, Erica J. Wagner
College of Business Theses and Dissertations
Firm innovation is key for many companies to continuously thrive in the marketplace. Unfortunately, there are drawbacks to making innovative investments because of the upfront costs and riskiness of future returns. This creates conflicts because managers are under pressure to meet short-term earnings forecasts. A managers’ short-term focus on a firm’s business strategy may not be in the best interests of the shareholders’ long-term vision of a firm. For this reason, a strong corporate governance system can trigger an increased level of monitoring of the decision-making of managers so that it’s aligned with shareholders’ goals. Often, a firm’s long-term strategy …
A Confident Culture For Creativity? Creative Self-Efficacy And Innovation Behavior Moderated By Perception Of Culture: Millennials Versus Generation Xers, Karen Bartuch
College of Business Theses and Dissertations
Innovation is a strategic priority for many companies today and some are more successful at it than others. This study aims to understand what factors affect the innovation behavior of employees. Specifically, this study examined the perceptions of creative self-efficacy (CSE) in individuals and their innovation behavior. In addition, individual perceptions of culture for innovation within their organization were measured to determine how culture affects the relationship between CSE and innovation behavior. According to social cognitive theory (SCT), an individual’s behavior, cognitions and the environment influence each other in a dynamic fashion.
Given the prevalence of millennials in the workforce …
Advancing Diversity And Innovation
Advancing Diversity And Innovation
Business Exchange
Alumni Joe and Sue Kosinski discuss why they contribute gifts to DePaul, endowed a scholarship in accountancy, mentor, network, and serve DePaul in other ways.
Scholarly Pursuits: Business Insights From Driehaus Faculty Research
Scholarly Pursuits: Business Insights From Driehaus Faculty Research
Business Exchange
Lessons in Marketing from the "Obama Model"; Lack of Self-Awareness at Work Hurts Team Performance; Award-Winning Research Sheds Light on Shareholder Activism