This study presents new insights on how effective collaboration between a firm’s top decision-making bodies is linked to proper corporate governance and the long-term success of firms. Drawing on state-of-the-art management research as well as socio-psychological theories, the dissertation...

Grundlagen der Top Executives-Perspektive -- Grundlagen der Motivperspektive im Rahmen der Motivationsforschung -- Entwicklung der Motivtaxonomie von Top Executives -- Entwicklung eines Inventars zur Erhebung der Motivtaxonomie -- Empirische Studie zum Einfluss der Motive auf Karriereerfolg und...

Introduction -- Theoretical Foundations: The Organizational Context and High Reliability Theory -- Theoretical Foundations: The Collaborative Context -- Theoretical Foundations: The Decision-Making Context -- Conceptualized Research Model and Conceptual Connections -- Research Approach and...

Literature review of research-based spin-off companies -- Theoretical background of entrepreneurship and strategic management -- Examined links between executive characteristics, strategic decision making, and performance -- Empirical results and discussion