Fox Mark, A2009-04-072009-04-071996-010-9583485-1-01173-0854https://hdl.handle.net/10182/972This study has two objectives. The first objective is to address the issue of management versus owner control of New Zealand public listed companies. Specifically the focus is on the extent to which shareholders in New Zealand's public companies may have the ability to influence the actions of management. The second objective of this study is to investigate the extent to which the ownership of New Zealand companies influences financial performance.enorganisational behaviourcorporate governanceeconomic analysisfinancial performancefinancial reportingDiscussion PaperMarsden::340203 Finance economicsMarsden::340202 Environment and resource economicsMarsden::340401 Economic models and forecasting