Abstract
It is common for host organizations that operate conventions to employ professional conference organizers (PCOs) to perform a variety of professional services relating to the organization, management and operation of the event. As such, a productive relationship between the host and PCO is essential to the successful operation of the event. Yet, the relationship is often strained as the host organization may feel uncertain about the selection of the PCO or may have reservations about its performance. Such an arrangement represents a classic principle-agent relationship that can be examined through agency theory. This study examines this relationship from the perspective of the host organization. It found that hosts do express concerns about adverse selection and moral hazard, but that these concerns can be mitigated by a series of pre- and post-contract awarding control measures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 556-562 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | International Journal of Hospitality Management |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2009 |
Keywords
- Agency theory
- Convention
- PCO
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
- Strategy and Management