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 …

Although a large number of researchers have explored the dynamics of organizational
change for environmental, social, and financial sustainability, a systematic literature review …

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has, besides the health concerns, caused an
unprecedented social and economic crisis that has particularly hit service industries hard …

Digital transformation (DT) initiatives are often not successful. Research underlines
leadership as a key to transformation success; however, studies have not systematically …

Although remote working can involve positive outcomes both for employees and
organizations, in the case of the sudden and forced remote working situation that came into …

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, managers and employees in many organizations suddenly are
forced to work from home. Although working from home (WFH) is not a new phenomenon, it …

This study explored how charismatic executive leadership communication during change
influences employees' attitudinal and behavioral reaction toward change. Specifically, it …

Purpose The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak thrust a spotlight on organizational
leaders and the challenges that employees face during periods of organizational change …

Purpose Many manufacturers are exploring adopting smart technologies in their operations,
also referred to as the shift towards “Industry 4.0”. Employees' contribution to high-tech …

Change management interventions (CMIs) are intentional activities that managers employ to
facilitate planned organizational change by influencing employee receptivity to and adoption …