We develop an integrated set of propositions describing the relationships among CEO characteristics, the perceived trustworthiness of the CEO, and the board of directors’ decisions concerning the governance structure of the firm. In particular, we propose that CEO education, tenure,...

Purpose - This paper aims to draw from research on culture, stigma and entrepreneurial activity to hypothesize that the relationship of stigma with the level of entrepreneurial activity differs by the dimensions of national culture, i.e. individualism, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance and...

Strategic analysis -- Strategic management: creating competitive advantages -- Analyzing the external environment of the firm -- Assessing the internal environment of the firm -- Recognizing a firm's intellectual assets: moving beyond a firm's tangible resources -- Strategic formulation --...

The concept of 'simplicity' (Miller, 1993) in strategy making suggests a preoccupation with a single goal, strategic activity, or function. Prior research indicates that simplicity may, under certain conditions, benefit firm performance, but it may also limit an organization's perspective and...