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Narcissism In Organizational Contexts, W. Keith Campbell, Brian Hoffman, Stacy Campbell, Gaia Marchisio Oct 2014

Narcissism In Organizational Contexts, W. Keith Campbell, Brian Hoffman, Stacy Campbell, Gaia Marchisio

Gaia Marchisio

The literature on narcissism in organizational contexts is reviewed. We begin by describing the context of narcissism and several relevant theoretical approaches to understanding it. We next describe research on narcissism in a range of organizational topics, from leadership to meta-organizational issues. We conclude by highlighting several reoccurring themes involving the role of narcissism in organizational contexts, with an emphasis on articulating directions for future research.


Strategic Planning In Family Business: A Powerful Developmental Tool For The Next Generation, Pietro Mazzola, Gaia Marchisio, Joseph Astrachan Oct 2014

Strategic Planning In Family Business: A Powerful Developmental Tool For The Next Generation, Pietro Mazzola, Gaia Marchisio, Joseph Astrachan

Gaia Marchisio

This article addresses the issue of training next-generation family members once they have joined the management team in their family firm. The qualitative analysis of strategic planning processes of 18 Italian family firms shows that involving next-generation family members in the planning process benefits their developmental process. The findings indicate that this involvement provides the next generation with crucial tacit business knowledge and skills, facilitating interpersonal work relationships between incumbents and next-generation leaders and building credibility and legitimacy for the next generation. The comparative analysis of the cases allowed us to identify the five variables that seem to combine in …


Corporate Venturing In Family Business: The Effects On The Family And Its Members, Gaia Marchisio, Pietro Mazzola, Salvatore Sciascia, M. Miles, Joseph Astrachan Oct 2014

Corporate Venturing In Family Business: The Effects On The Family And Its Members, Gaia Marchisio, Pietro Mazzola, Salvatore Sciascia, M. Miles, Joseph Astrachan

Gaia Marchisio

Previous literature on corporate entrepreneurship (CE) in family business (FB) focusses on the determinants of CE and presents conflicting results on its effects on firm-level performance. We argue that previous studies have overlooked the idea of FBs being complex social systems comprising three components, controlling families, business entities and individual family members; and any business activity in a FB should also be studied with respect to its effects on the family and individual family members, which ultimately impacts the performance. Moreover, previous FB literature addresses CE as a monolithic concept and does not separate its two primary types: corporate venturing …


Entrepreneurial Burnout: Exploring Antecedents, Dimensions And Outcomes, C. David Shepherd, Gaia Marchisio, Sussie Morrish, Jonathan Deacon, Morgan Miles Oct 2014

Entrepreneurial Burnout: Exploring Antecedents, Dimensions And Outcomes, C. David Shepherd, Gaia Marchisio, Sussie Morrish, Jonathan Deacon, Morgan Miles

Gaia Marchisio

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to conceptually and empirically explore the antecedents and consequences of entrepreneurial burnout – that is burnout related to the process of discovery or creation of attractive economic opportunities, the assessment of these opportunities, and the decision on the exploitation of opportunities. Design/methodology/approach – This study is a survey of entrepreneurs in New Zealand who were alumni of a university sponsored executive development course for owner-managers of small- and medium-sized enterprises. Findings – It is found that role stress is positively related to burnout and that burnout has a negative impact on organizational …


Reducing Burnout Risk In Family Business With “Vis3”: A Problem Solving Approach For Next Generation Leaders, K. Mcmillan, Gaia Marchisio, S. Campbell Dec 2011

Reducing Burnout Risk In Family Business With “Vis3”: A Problem Solving Approach For Next Generation Leaders, K. Mcmillan, Gaia Marchisio, S. Campbell

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


The Ooda Loop: A New Strategic Management Approach For Family Business, J. Astrachan, C. Richards, Gaia Marchisio, G. Manners Dec 2010

The Ooda Loop: A New Strategic Management Approach For Family Business, J. Astrachan, C. Richards, Gaia Marchisio, G. Manners

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


From “Burning Out” To “Being On Fire”: A Conceptual Model Of Burnout In Family Business, Gaia Marchisio, M. Miles, C. Shepherd Dec 2009

From “Burning Out” To “Being On Fire”: A Conceptual Model Of Burnout In Family Business, Gaia Marchisio, M. Miles, C. Shepherd

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Next Gen: Challenges, Pride And Passion, Generations, Gaia Marchisio Dec 2009

Next Gen: Challenges, Pride And Passion, Generations, Gaia Marchisio

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Exploring Corporate Venturing In Family Firms, Gaia Marchisio, P. Mazzola, S. Sciascia, M. Miles, J. Astrachan Dec 2007

Exploring Corporate Venturing In Family Firms, Gaia Marchisio, P. Mazzola, S. Sciascia, M. Miles, J. Astrachan

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Planificación Estratégica Y Desarrollo Del Espíritu Emprendedor En La Siguiente Generación, Gaia Marchisio, J. Astrachan, P. Mazzola Dec 2007

Planificación Estratégica Y Desarrollo Del Espíritu Emprendedor En La Siguiente Generación, Gaia Marchisio, J. Astrachan, P. Mazzola

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Planificación Estratégica Y Desarrollo Del Espíritu Emprendedor En La Siguiente Generación, J. Astrachan, Gaia Marchisio, P. Mazzola Dec 2007

Planificación Estratégica Y Desarrollo Del Espíritu Emprendedor En La Siguiente Generación, J. Astrachan, Gaia Marchisio, P. Mazzola

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Emotional Returns And Emotional Costs In Privately Held Family Firms, J. Astrachan, P. Jaskiewicz, G. Manners, P. Mazzola, K. Mcmillan, S. Klein, T. Pieper, Gaia Marchisio, A. Adams Dec 2006

Emotional Returns And Emotional Costs In Privately Held Family Firms, J. Astrachan, P. Jaskiewicz, G. Manners, P. Mazzola, K. Mcmillan, S. Klein, T. Pieper, Gaia Marchisio, A. Adams

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Zambon: 100 Years Of Successful Entrepreneurship Fed By Strong Values, Gaia Marchisio Dec 2006

Zambon: 100 Years Of Successful Entrepreneurship Fed By Strong Values, Gaia Marchisio

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Emotional Returns And Emotional Costs In Privately Held Family Firms, J. Astrachan, P. Jaskiewicz, T. Pieper, G. Manners, P. Mazzola, K. Mcmillan, S. Klein, Gaia Marchisio, A. Adams Dec 2006

Emotional Returns And Emotional Costs In Privately Held Family Firms, J. Astrachan, P. Jaskiewicz, T. Pieper, G. Manners, P. Mazzola, K. Mcmillan, S. Klein, Gaia Marchisio, A. Adams

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Using The Strategic Planning Process As A Next-Generation Training Tool In Family Business, P. Mazzola, Gaia Marchisio, J. Astrachan Dec 2006

Using The Strategic Planning Process As A Next-Generation Training Tool In Family Business, P. Mazzola, Gaia Marchisio, J. Astrachan

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Zambon: 100 Years Of Successful Entrepreneurship Fed By Strong Values, Gaia Marchisio Dec 2006

Zambon: 100 Years Of Successful Entrepreneurship Fed By Strong Values, Gaia Marchisio

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Learning In Entrepreneurial Firms: And Exploratory Study, Gaia Marchisio, D. Ravasi, C. Turati, C. Ruta Dec 2003

Learning In Entrepreneurial Firms: And Exploratory Study, Gaia Marchisio, D. Ravasi, C. Turati, C. Ruta

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Fostering Entrepreneurship In Established Family Firms, G. Corbetta, Gaia Marchisio, C. Salvato Dec 2003

Fostering Entrepreneurship In Established Family Firms, G. Corbetta, Gaia Marchisio, C. Salvato

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Banking Per Il Family Business, G. Corbetta, Gaia Marchisio Dec 2003

Banking Per Il Family Business, G. Corbetta, Gaia Marchisio

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Special Features Of Family Business From The Financial Intermediaries Point Of View, G. Corbetta, Gaia Marchisio Dec 2003

Special Features Of Family Business From The Financial Intermediaries Point Of View, G. Corbetta, Gaia Marchisio

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Special Features Of Family Business From The Financial Intermediaries Point Of View, Gaia Marchisio, G. Corbetta Dec 2003

Special Features Of Family Business From The Financial Intermediaries Point Of View, Gaia Marchisio, G. Corbetta

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Banking Per Il Family Business, Gaia Marchisio, G. Corbetta Dec 2003

Banking Per Il Family Business, Gaia Marchisio, G. Corbetta

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Called To Be Entrepreneur, Gaia Marchisio Dec 2002

Called To Be Entrepreneur, Gaia Marchisio

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Going Public And The Enrichment Of A Supportive Network: Some Evidence From Italian Initial Public Offerings, D. Ravasi, Gaia Marchisio Dec 2002

Going Public And The Enrichment Of A Supportive Network: Some Evidence From Italian Initial Public Offerings, D. Ravasi, Gaia Marchisio

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Guida Al Piano Industriale, Gaia Marchisio, P. Mazzola Dec 2002

Guida Al Piano Industriale, Gaia Marchisio, P. Mazzola

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Le Concerie Del Comprensorio Del Medio Valdarno Inferiore, Gaia Marchisio Dec 2001

Le Concerie Del Comprensorio Del Medio Valdarno Inferiore, Gaia Marchisio

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Finanza Innovativa E Imprese Familiari: La Quotazione, P. Mazzola, Gaia Marchisio Dec 2001

Finanza Innovativa E Imprese Familiari: La Quotazione, P. Mazzola, Gaia Marchisio

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


The Role Of Going Public In Family Businesses’ Long-Lasting Growth: A Study Of Italian Ipos, Gaia Marchisio, P. Mazzola Dec 2001

The Role Of Going Public In Family Businesses’ Long-Lasting Growth: A Study Of Italian Ipos, Gaia Marchisio, P. Mazzola

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Perché (Mai) Andare In Borsa?, P. Mazzola, Gaia Marchisio, P. Morosetti Dec 2001

Perché (Mai) Andare In Borsa?, P. Mazzola, Gaia Marchisio, P. Morosetti

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.


Family Firms And The Decision To Go Public: A Study Of Italian Ipos, D. Ravasi, Gaia Marchisio Dec 2000

Family Firms And The Decision To Go Public: A Study Of Italian Ipos, D. Ravasi, Gaia Marchisio

Gaia Marchisio

No abstract provided.