Social enterprises have long been recognized for their innovative approaches to addressing social problems through market-based activities. However, their role in advocacy – activities aimed at influencing public policy, legislation, norms, attitudes, and behavior –...

Newspapers’ headlines always relate M&A (mergers and acquisitions) to the action of CEOs, however, what about the action of middle managers that work in both organizations? What about their interactions along the acquisition process?  How do these interactions...

Introduction In our recent study published in the Journal of Management Studies, we delve into the intriguing question of whether appointed politicians show favoritism toward firms from their hometowns when distributing scarce economic resources. We further examine...

When it comes to solving big problems like climate change or creating cutting-edge innovations, collaboration among many organizations is crucial. However, these large-scale collaborations often fail because the different goals and interests of the organizations...

Image created by OpenAI WALL-E Multisided platforms are integral to the digital economy, connecting product or service providers (generally known as complementors) and consumers or users. These platforms thrive on “cross-side network effects”, where the platform’s...

Image credit: created with the assistance of DALL-E 2. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, firms must strategically navigate the opportunities and risks it presents. Our recent study published in the Journal of Management Studies explores...

Navigating Compassion in Emotionally Demanding Contexts How do organizational members balance serving others while protecting themselves from emotionally taxing situations? How do they manage to sustain compassion over time? Navigating the contradictory needs of...

Summary  Despite growing awareness of large-scale crises, understanding how organizations construct urgency in prolonged disasters remains limited. Our recent study, published in the Journal of Management Studies, explores the activities of the Robert Koch Institute...

We were happy when the authors of the Point essay invited us to respond to their call for a new, environmentally based, strategy paradigm. We enjoy lively dialogue and debate and believe that important insights often emerge challenging the conventional wisdom....

We welcome the chance to continue the dialogue with our colleagues in strategy. Although we think of ourselves primarily as organization theorists, we have at least passing familiarity with the field of strategic management and what it teaches. We share the concerns...