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This paper investigates the impact of governance structure on firm performance (i.e., retail prices) using a database of 765 German water suppliers. Controlling for scale economies as well as technical and structural characteristics, we find that private sector participation is accompanied with...
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This paper investigates the relationship between governance mechanisms, risk management practices and performance of … following pairs of variables: contractual governance and project performance, relational governance and risk management … practices, and risk management practices and project performance. However, the hitherto hypothesized positive and significant …
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This case is a follow up to CG-20A, and explains the actions taken by Tarco in response to threat from activist investor Barracuda. The case explains how the company relied on an analysis of its shareholder base and predictive proxy voting to inform its decision.Also see CG20A Sharks in the...
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In July 2006, Barracuda became the largest investor in Tarco International. In a meeting with management, Barracuda …'s managing director advised that strong measures needed to be taken to improve operating performance. If management failed …'s shareholder base, investor perception of the company and management performance, predictive voting on potential proxy proposals …
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