Mock Live Session: Unpacking the Principal–Agent Confl ict: Using Economic Tools to Improve Organizational Performance with Profe ssor Vlad Dolgopolov
Step into the virtual classroom with Professor Vla d Dolgopolov for a lively\, thought-provoking mock session from a core mic ro economics course within Gies online graduate programs. In this live ses sion\, we’ll explore the “principal–agent conflict”—a common but often hid den tension between company owners (principals) and managers (agents) whos e incentives don’t always align.
Through real-world examples—fr om the Wells Fargo fake accounts scandal to everyday situations in real es tate\, healthcare\, and politics—you’ll see how misaligned incentives can shape decisions\, impact performance\, and even harm those the organizatio n is meant to serve. We’ll also discuss how smart incentive design can red uce these conflicts and boost organizational success.
See firsthand how Gies connects theory to practice in ways that are relevant\, engaging\, and immediately applicable. \;