Corporate Strategy

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When (and when not) to hire personal connections for your startup

Studies have explored the importance of ties in the labor market and how connections between people affect the chances of getting hired. But what effect does hiring a connection have on the firm itself?

Corporate Strategy Masterclass: The Demand-side View of Corporate Strategy

The SMS Corporate Strategy Interest Group is excited to invite you to a masterclass webinar: The Demand-side View of Corporate Strategy.

When Does Corporate Misconduct Become Scandal?

According to a new study published in the Strategic Management Journal, only 36% of the 224 data breaches at publicly traded US companies between 2015 and 2018 received media attention.

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A firm’s celebrity or reputation can guide how it responds to media scandalization of its misconduct

Misconduct can cost a company, but it can morph into a full-fledged disaster when that incident is scandalized in the media. A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal…

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Understanding how CEO narcissism can shape corporate risk-taking

Corporate board structures have come under greater scrutiny since (at least) the 1990s. The U.S. government has taken steps to review potential problems, such as Securities and Exchange Commission rules…

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The type of social venture model can determine a firm’s value creation and value capture potential

About 10 million social enterprises exist globally and — in addition to creating social good — they generate $2 trillion in revenue each year. That makes this sector larger than…

Looking to boost your craft firm’s authenticity claims? Show, don’t tell

Looking to boost your craft firm’s authenticity claims? Show, don’t tell Authenticity is one of the best qualities a brand can have: For example, a 2023 poll showed that 75%…

New Study Suggests Major Chemical Corporations Hide Most Polluting Activities in Subsidiaries

Large corporations have used subsidiaries since the 1880s, and by the early 2000s 85% of the 500 largest U.S. companies were multilayered. The corporate veil created by this structure is…

Certain owner-manager competences help firms experience growth — but family dynamics can hinder the ability to leverage those elements

Just last month, McKinsey reported on a slower growth period for private markets. “As private market managers look to boost performance in this new era of investing,” the authors wrote,…

Corporate Strategy Masterclass: The Intersection of Corporate Strategy and Competitive Strategy

Join renowned strategists, Professors Javier Gimeno (INSEAD) and Marvin Lieberman (UCLA), as they unveil cutting-edge insights at the crossroads of corporate and competitive strategy. This is your opportunity to explore…

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