Until the mid-1990s, the study of the initial public offering (IPO) fell mainly within the purview of finance literature. During the past 10 years, however, management and entrepreneurship scholars delved more into this subject area. Summarizes research examining IPO firms that have emerged in the field of management and business journals, noting in particular the influence of individuals (ie managers and boards of directors) following the IPO. "Hide
by Travis C. Certo, Ronald McMullen Source: Business Horizons 6 pages. Publication Date: July 1, 2007. Prod. #: BH237-PDF-ENG