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A Literature Review of Upper Echelons Theory [PDF]

SHS Web of Conferences, 2023
In this paper, I review the literatures about Upper Echelons Theory. Specifically, I focus on the related theories, including agency theory, five-factor model, cognitive theory, and heterogeneity theory, and so on; and the economic influences of Upper ...
Liu Xiaochuan
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System Dynamics Analysis of Upper Echelons’ Psychological Capital Structures in Chinese Mixed-Ownership Reform Enterprises During the COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]

Frontiers in Psychology, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major changes in the psychological capital structure of individuals and groups, especially among members of the upper echelons of Chinese mixed-ownership reform enterprises, who are more sensitive to the environment ...
Yilei Jiao, Yilei Jiao, Yuhui Ge, Huijuan Liu   +3 more
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Board demographic characteristics, ownership structure, and multiple capitals disclosure: Evidence from heavily polluting firms [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Integrated Reporting (IR) is a sustainability-oriented reporting format, underpinned by six forms of capital. This study explores the association between Multiple Capitals Disclosure (MCD) and board demographic characteristics and ownership structure in ...
Yanqi Sun, Yu Gu
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Direct and interaction effects of CEO academic experience and CEO duality on digital transformation [PDF]

Heliyon
We used regression analysis to examine the direct and interaction effects of CEO academic experience and CEO duality on digital transformation in order to explain why firms vary in their digital transformation. Data analysis of manufacturing firms listed
Yexin Liu, Weiwei Wu
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Executive self-compassion, strategic inertia, and corporate performance [PDF]

Frontiers in Psychology
Based on upper echelons theory, this paper analyzes the influencing mechanism between executives’ self-compassion attributes (common humanity, self-kindliness, mindfulness,) and firm performance, and the mediator effect of firm strategic inertia.
Ting Yu, Ning Liu, Yixin Wang
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Can splitting influence corporate strategy? Exploring the effects of TMT faultlines on internationalization speed. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
On the basis of upper echelons theory, this paper examines the effect of TMT faultlines on internationalization speed and considers the contextual factors that may affect the focal relationship. We focus on A-share listed manufacturing enterprises in the
Jia Lv, Jie Zhou, Yajun Liu
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Entrepreneurial orientation, CEO power and firm performance: an upper echelons theory perspective

Management Decision, 2023
PurposeAdopting insights from the upper echelons theory, this study aims to investigate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and firm performance under the contingent influence of chief executive officer (CEO) power.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from a sample of large publicly-traded Indian software firms using the
Abrar Ali Saiyed, Ekrem Tatoglu, Salman Ali   +2 more
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Metacritiques of Upper Echelons Theory: Verdicts and Recommendations for Future Research

Journal of Management, 2020
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 and its attendant reviews have become more numerous and specialized, discussion of the fundamental conceptual and methodological critiques leveled against research utilizing the
Brett H Neely, Amanda P Cowen, Nathan J Hiller   +2 more
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CEO greed and corporate technological innovation: Analyst coverage as an external governance mechanism in China's A-share market. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution advances, technological innovation has emerged as a key driver for firms to shape core competitiveness. The corporate governance literature recognizes CEO personality traits as key determinants of a firm's ...
Yuanbo Hu, Ruiyuan Cong, Ran Teng, Baolong Ji   +3 more
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Private entrepreneurs’ technical background and innovation output: The perspective of innovation quantity and quality [PDF]

Heliyon
This study investigates the impact of entrepreneurs' technical backgrounds on innovation output from the perspective of innovation quantity and quality, using data from A-share listed private companies in China between 2009 and 2018. Our analysis reveals
Yi Yang, Zengji Song, Shouxun Wen
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