In this study, we examine whether buy-side analysts' forecasts are biased when they cover stocks that are held by the mutual fund. Specifically, we conduct an experiment with buy-side analysts and fund managers where we manipulate whether the forecasts are released to colleagues and clients or...

This study examines the joint effect on auditor performance of two accountability features in the audit review process: review mode and reviewer preference. It investigates whether the auditors' strategic behavior can be mitigated under the e-mail review mode. Seventy-eight auditors participated...

Concern about privacy, integrity, and security of online transactions hampers absorption of e-commerce technologies as a normal way of doing business. To gain acceptance and trust of their participants, all organizations much achieve control or expectations equilibrium - a state where...

Growth of online auctions and other forms of e-commerce has been hampered by concerns about the privacy, integrity, and security of online transactions. To earn the trust of their participants, new e-commerce organizations, like traditional organizations, have to reach the state of expectations...