After more than 35 years, Hambrick and Mason's upper echelons theory (UET) stands as
one of the most influential perspectives in management research. However, as the literature …

For several decades, the boards of directors have been relatively homogeneous groups
consisting of white old men (the so-called 'good-old boys'). This static and apparently …

Research Summary: Building on a unique data set with information on the nuclear structure
of entrepreneurial families, we integrate leadership succession into a socioemotional wealth …

Do women board directors change how companies do business? Firms face growing
pressure to appoint more women to their boards of directors, yet little is known about the …

The question of what changes when women enter upper-echelons teams has long frustrated
upper echelons and gender researchers. We build on the dynamic strategic renewal …

Despite widespread and growing public interest in sustainability certifications, many social
entrepreneurs have opted not to obtain such certification. Drawing on recent studies …

Executive leadership changes are critical turning points for organizations. Over the past five
decades, management scholars have generated many insights into the predictors …

Abstract Research Summary This study extends recent findings that inventor CEOs increase
innovative output in large established firms by examining how their involvement in the …

Abstract Research Summary The acquisition literature has highlighted that both firm‐level
and manager‐level factors shape acquisition outcomes, yet little is known about their …

We provide large-scale empirical evidence of how much chief executive officers (CEOs)
change corporate culture. To do this, we use employee reviews to measure corporate …