Corporate Strategy
Authors from a recently published SMJ article show that firms led by more narcissistic CEOs tend to pursue more acquisitions when performance is high.
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A study published in Strategic Management Journal investigates the relationship between political visibility and corporate political connections (CPCs)—and finds that institutional transparency doesn’t always take political influence out of the equation.
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When a departing family CEO actively mentors a younger family leader, that leader is more likely to keep the business financially successful, especially if non-family advisors also weigh in.
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A new study finds high-status music producers have the necessary support to help their artists try new things.
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Do those organizations positioned close to the boundaries of a tier—relatively high or low within a tier—behave differently from those positioned in the middle of the same tier?
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While research has shown that people prefer brands that align with their values — often illustrated through corporate social responsibility reports — it wasn’t clear how people were responding to firms taking political stances.
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There’s clearly no ‘safe’ public position to take on such a visible and contentious topic, but is corporate neutrality on social issues possible?
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When launching a new business venture, entrepreneurs often focus solely on highlighting its viability and potential for success to create a positive impression with potential investors. However, conveying authenticity is also important for securing initial investment.
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Release date: January 23, 2025 Speakers: Tobias Kretschmer (LMU Munich School of Management) and Juan Santaló Mediavilla (IE Business School) Description: The SMS Corporate Strategy Interest Group hosted a masterclass…
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