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The Ability To Change Or The Willingness To Change: Stakeholder Interpretation Of Adversity, S. Napshin, D. Decarolis
The Ability To Change Or The Willingness To Change: Stakeholder Interpretation Of Adversity, S. Napshin, D. Decarolis
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Firms often face adverse environmental events which have the potential to destroy the value the firm has created. This study focuses on the occurrence of adverse events. In particular, we address the research question of what organizational and managerial characteristics impact shareholder interpretation of the severity of the adverse event. Building on insights from the resource based and upper echelon theories, we propose that bundles of firm capabilities and top management team composition signal to shareholders the ability of the firm to handle the adverse event and to engage in strategic change. We test our model in the biotechnology industry, …
Developing Business Acumen In Chinese Business School Graduates, Rajaram Veliyath, B. Stivers, T. Joyce, J. Hair
Developing Business Acumen In Chinese Business School Graduates, Rajaram Veliyath, B. Stivers, T. Joyce, J. Hair
Faculty and Research Publications
This study assessed the importance of knowledge, skills, abilities (i.e., KSAs) and competencies for managerial success in China’s market economy. Business students at a major Chinese university were surveyed over a five year period, initially in 2001 and later in 2006, five years after China’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO). Using Partial Least Squares (PLS), the explained variances in business acumen and social motivation skills were higher after China’s WTO entry. The results were reversed for communication skills. The results confirmed the predictive relevance of entrepreneurial behavior and adaptability in the model. Overall, the results suggest an enhanced …