The influence of the state on firms in the global economy is alive and well. States have
become dominant owners of companies in many countries around the world. Firms have …

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 …

This paper evaluates the usefulness of the resource-based view (RBV) to the field of
operations management. Based on the seminal RBV articles, we argue that using the RBV …

Board composition is a critical element in the ability of the board to impact firm outcomes.
While much of this research has focused on size and independence, there is growing …

In this review of the literature on reputation, status, celebrity, and stigma we develop an
overarching theoretical framework based on the rational, emotional, and moral aspects of …

We examine how chief executive officer (CEO) narcissism influences the interorganizational
imitation of corporate strategy. We theorize that narcissistic CEOs are influenced more by the …

This paper provides a foundation for future marketing research on sustainability through the
application of nine prominent organizational theories. Specifically, we consider the …

We examine how directors' political ideologies, specifically the board-level average of how
conservative or liberal directors are, influence boards' decisions about CEO compensation …

The diffusion of organizational practices remains a central concern for scholars from diverse
disciplines and backgrounds. We assess the most recent 20 years of research on …

Little research has been done on female board representation in emerging market
multinational enterprises (EMNEs). Our paper considers the role of female board …