Youtube Video Link - https://youtu.be/dx28fuD_D4w Stewardship Theory, developed by Donaldson and Davis focuses on understanding the existing relationships between ownership and management of the company. Under Stewardship theory managers are considered as Stewards which means someone who is responsible to protect and act in the best interest of shareholders. It is opposite to agency theory which mentions the conflict of interest between managers and shareholders. Managers are considered as committed to business, responsible, working towards accomplishment of mission and vision of organization. They are the one who brings out collectivism in organization and align everyone’s objective for the growth of business. Focuses on recognizing various groups in organization and empowers them with motivation and delegation of work. Balances all stakeholders and add significant value to organization reputation. There exist a strong relationship between managers and success of the company. Stewards tries to maximize shareholders wealth by constantly increasing profitability and efficiency of business. More control and restrictions over managers may lower their motivation and hence turn them out unproductive since they take most of the strategic decisions for growth of business in long run. Thank you for Watching Subscribe to DevTech Finance