This study examines how organized labor affects selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) cost behavior. Human capital is emerging as firms’ most valuable asset, and we further the understanding of the interaction between employees and SG&A cost behavior. We predict and find that labor cost...

This study focuses on three broad Finance organization roles: reporting, compliance, and internal control/risk management (RCCR); performance management; and strategic partner. Using data from a global survey of 832 firms, we examine the determinants of the various roles' importance and their...