The goal of this study is to offer a methodology for empirically assessing the core values of an organization. It uses means-end analysis in order to determine those values that organization members manifest in their daily behaviour, and which are not just espoused 'truisms'. The method is based...

We draw on a detailed grounded theory study of the reactions of Dutch food firms to the recent introduction of genetically modified foods to inductively identify the capabilities that firms develop in response to reputational threats. Central to the view on capabilities we propose are the...

Strategically aligned behaviour (SAB), i.e. employee action that is consistent with the company's strategy, is of vital importance to companies. This study provides insights into the way managers could promote such behaviour among employees (who can be managers as well) by stimulating employee...