... are used to empirically test the hypotheses. Findings – The paper examines the efficiency of flat structure within the firm, investigating its influence on capital allocation and corporate performance. It shows that flat structure is better in emerging market since it is efficient in capital...

...Michèle E. M. Akoorie; Xinming Deng; Zhilong Tian; Jianfeng Li; Muhammad Abrar Purpose The purpose of this paper is to comprehensively investigate the combined influence of a firm's political connection and diversification on corporate performance, and to explore whether firm's political...