Introduction -- Regulation -- Theory -- Chairperson Succession Planning -- Methodology and Empirical Research -- Qualitative Paradigm -- Quantitative Paradigm -- Research Contribution and Conclusion -- References.

In this study, we examine firm and board characteristics that predict whether a new CEO will come from the firm's current management, from the board of directors, or from outside the firm. This study is the first to recognize the potential for outside board members to compete for the CEO...