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Firm Management Competence: Does It Matter?

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  • Konstantinos S. Skandalis

    (Department of Economics, University of Peloponnese, Greece)

  • Panagiotis G. Liargovas

    (Department of Economics, University of Peloponnese, Greece)

  • Anna A. Merika

    (Department of Economics, Deree College, Greece)

Abstract

This study explores the influence of financial leverage and of management competence on firm performance using a sample of 102 listed firms in the Athens Stock Exchange. It is found that leverage contributes significantly to sales growth, stock returns, and profitability due to management competence.

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  • Konstantinos S. Skandalis & Panagiotis G. Liargovas & Anna A. Merika, 2008. "Firm Management Competence: Does It Matter?," International Journal of Business and Economics, School of Management Development, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan, vol. 7(2), pages 167-180, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:ijb:journl:v:7:y:2008:i:2:p:167-180
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    JEL classification:

    • C33 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models
    • L25 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Firm Performance
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • M21 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - Business Economics

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