The impact of proxy contests on managerial turnover: a test of the job security hypothesis

Article Abstract:

The impact of proxy fights on the job security of business executives is examined. The study tests the hypothesis that top management turnover rates are higher in companies that experienced proxy contests than in firms that did not. The data sample used consists of 128 proxy fights for board membership in 285 reelections in Taiwan. Results indicate a close relationship between incidence of proxy contests and senior executive turnover.

Research, Job security, Executive dismissals

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Insider ownership and firm performance in Taiwan's electronics industry: a technical efficiency perspective

Article Abstract:

A study analyzing the relationship between insider stock ownership and firm performance, from the technical efficiency perspective, in 416 Taiwanese electronic firms, and using agency theory, is presented. Insiders include, executive, outside directors, and large shareholders.

ELECTRONIC & OTHER ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, Financial management, Usage, Stockholders, Electronics industry, Growth, Investor relations, Agency theory, Company growth, Sustainable growth (Business)

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Proxy contest, board reelection, and managerial turnover - yes, the proxy contest outcome matters

Article Abstract:

The impact of proxy contests on managerial turnover and board reelections in listed firms is analyzed. The study is conducted in Taiwan.

Elections, Boards of directors, Labour turnover

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