Corporate Entrepreneurship and Agency Cost: A Theoretical Perspective

Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Nousheen Tariq Bhutta

Faculty of Management Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

DOI: 10.4236/ojacct.2013.23010                

Abstract

The study aims to fill the gap in literature by ascertaining the link between corporate entrepreneurship and agency cost. It presents conceptual framework between corporate entrepreneurship and agency cost, on the basis of their theoretical background. Being a prelude endeavour, it provides a keystone for future studies.

Keywords

Corporate Entrepreneurship; Agency Cost; Relationship between Corporate Entrepreneurship; Agency Cost

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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