Illusory correlation in the remuneration of chief executive officers: It pays to play golf, and well

Illusory correlation refers to the use of information in decisions that is uncorrelated with the relevantcriterion. We document illusory correlation in CEO compensation decisions by demonstrating thatinformation, that is uncorrelated with corporate performance, is related to CEO compensation. We usepublicly available data from the USA for the years 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2004 to examine the relationsbetween golf handicaps of CEOs and corporate performance, on the one hand, and CEO compensationand golf handicaps, on the other hand. Although we find no relation between handicap and corporateperformance, we do find a relation between handicap and CEO compensation. In short, golfers earnmore than non-golfers and pay increases with golfing ability. We relate these findings to the difficultiesof judging compensation for CEOs. To overcome this and possibly other illusory correlations inthese kinds of decisions, we recommend the use of explicit, mechanical decision rules.

Executive Summary 2007 Iowa Tax Amnesty, 2008

Results of Iowa Tax Amnesty 2007

On the valuation and incentive effects of executive cash bonus contracts

Executive compensation packages are often valued in an inconsistent manner: while employee stock options (ESOs) are typically valued ex-ante, cash bonuses are valued ex-post. This renders the existing valuation models of employee compensation packages theoretically unsatisfactory and, potentially, empirically distortive. In this paper, we propose an option-based framework for ex-ante valuation of cash bonus contracts. After obtaining closed-form expressions for ex-ante values of several frequently used types of bonus contracts, we utilize them to explore the e¤ects that the shape of a bonus contract has on the executive s attitude toward risk-taking. We, also, study pay-performance sensitivity of such contracts. We show that the terms of a bonus contract can dramatically impact both risk-taking behavior as well as pay-performance incentives. Several testable predictions are made, and venues of future research outlined.

Executive Order Number Six, February 21, 2008

Establishes a Green Government Initiative for the State of Iowa.

Executive Order Number Seven, June 27, 2008

This Executive Order establishes an Iowa Task Force to Rebuild Iowa, after the storms and flood in May and June of 2008.

Executive Order Number Eight, July 16, 2008

This Executive Order establishes an Independent Contractor Reform Task Force.

Executive Order Number Nine, November 7, 2008

This Executive Order directs IFA to administer the allocation of additional tax-exempt bonding authority provided by the Disaster Relief Act, develop administrative rules to implement the allocation of this additional tax-exempt bonding authority, track the allocation of the additional tax-exempt bonding authority to ensure compliance with all applicable federal law, and provide all necessary reports to the IRS.

Executive Order Number Ten, December 22, 2008

This Executive Order aids the Governor to meet his Constitutional obligation to balance the state budget, announcing that he would order a 1.5 percent across-the-board reduction in state expenditures for the current fiscal year.

Executive Order Number Eleven, February 17, 2009

This Executive Order creates a task force on dependent care.

Executive Order Number Twelve, April 14, 2009

This Executive Order made the creation of the Iowa Accountability and Transparency Board and the report of the State of Iowa's efforts to implement the AARA

O coaching e o seu papel na melhoria do desempenho dos colaboradores nas organizações: Estudo exploratório na Empresa Transcor CV, SA

No contexto actual do mundo organizacional, o desenvolvimento de pessoas e o trabalho em equipa representam oportunidades valiosas para a sustentabilidade e o alcance de resultados. Para tornarem-se competitivas e assegurarem sua permanência no mercado, as organizações criam mecanismos que permitem a inovação contínua de seus processos de trabalho. A área de gestão de Pessoas têm beneficiado dessa procura por novas formas de trabalho por meio da evolução das suas práticas, especialmente no que diz respeito ao desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional, como forma de manter a competitividade na empresa. A metodologia do coaching apresenta-se como uma ferramenta importante que estimula o surgimento da liderança, potencializa o desenvolvimento de pessoas e a adaptação as mudanças. Pois o Coaching ocupa, segundo a literatura uma posição de destaque, constituindo-se uma ferramenta promotora do desenvolvimento de pessoas, com vista a melhoria do desempenho individual e organizacional. Com o objectivo de ampliar conhecimentos sobre a metodologia de coaching e sua aplicabilidade numa empresa, foi realizado um estudo de caráter exploratório na empresa Transcor SV, SA que permite familiarizar a mesmo com esta ferramenta, compreendendo uma análise qualitativa e quantitativa dos aspectos do ambiente organizacional, objectivando de forma geral, analisar o papel do coaching na melhoria do desempenho dos colaboradores nas organizações. Com essa investigação conclui-se que efectivamente, os processos de Coaching se apresentam como uma ferramenta de desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional com impacto e influência em vários níveis e áreas do indivíduo e da organização.

Executive Order Number Thirteen, May 26, 2009

This Executive Order expects the State government expense reimbursements will be properly accounted for.

The semi-presidential system of Cape Verde: the relationship between the executive and the legislative powers = O sistema semi-presidencialista caboverdiano: a relação entre os poderes executivo e legislativo

e article analyses the relationship established between the executive and legislative powers in the Cape Verdean government system where researchers seek to understand it, taking into account their theoretical and constitutional setting practice. It should be noted the prominence of the debate and studies undertaken to understand how the scienti c academy seeks to eradicate this problem. Two issues are relevant in this debate: the rst reporting to the theoretical and constitutional con guration of Cape Verdean government system and the other to its policy and legislative practice. Keywords: Cape Verde. Semi-presidential System. Systems of Government. Legislative and Executive Powers.

Executive Order Number Fourteen, June 22, 2009

This Executive Order expects the State government to facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of services to constituents, governments ought to partner and and coordinate with non-profit community organizations.

Executive Order Number Fifteen, July 15, 2009

This Executive Order expects the State government to help more than 5,800 offenders released to Iowa communities each year, affecting public safety, public health, economic and community well-being and family relationships. Offenders re-entry initiatives involve collaborative partnerships amongst corrections, other agencies and the community.