Alliance portfolio diversity is a construct that is increasingly receiving attention in the literature as it has been linked to a firm's performance and innovation. Although recent studies have focused on analyzing how portfolio diversity affects performance, there is a need to address the...

We rely on organizational learning theory and strategic momentum research to examine the international merger and acquisition (Mamp;A) activities of a sample of Samp;P 500 firms. We hypothesize that the learning associated with a firm's prior acquisition experience increases the likelihood the...

In this article, we review some recent attempts to develop conceptual and empirical linkages between business ethics and firm performance. We also briefly critique attempts to conceptualize business ethics as a performance-related issue for strategic leaders. Finally, we conclude by offering a...

Effectively managing existing tacit knowledge stocks and transferring knowledge between partners contributes to firm capabilities that allow them to differentiate their goods and services from those of their competitors. Because it also helps them to provide greater value to customers, it...

This study builds upon the top management literature to predict and test antecedents to firms' engagement in corruption. Building on a survey of 341 executives in India, we find that if executives have social ties with government officials, their firms are more likely to engage in corruption....

When considering the challenges of conducting business in an increasingly complex business environment, the impact of exogenous shocks on business strategy and possible responses to those threats have received growing attention. Scenario/contingency planning is a tool used by firms to translate...