Despite the vast progression in resource-based and knowledge-based view research, little
is known about the future application and extension of this influential theoretical lens in …

Scholars from multiple fields have shown increasing interest in the causes and
consequences of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Although this proliferation of research …

In the third edition of his award-winning book, Hal G. Rainey provides a comprehensive, up-
to-date analysis of research on public organizations and management. Drawing on a review …

In this paper, we develop a comprehensive model of M&A success. We integrate
fundamental constructs of different schools and discuss their interdependencies with M&A …

We posit that family firms often face a dilemma in their strategic decision making: whether to
maintain current socioemotional wealth or pursue prospective financial wealth. Applying …

Resource dependence theory (RDT) has long been a premier framework for understanding
organization-environmental relations, but an empirical synthesis of its predictions is still …

Prior research on ambidexterity has limited its concern to balancing exploration and
exploitation via particular modes of operation. Acknowledging the interplay of tendencies to …

This paper deals with the role of institutions in the development of trust in relationships
between organizations. We review various strands of literature on organizational trust and …

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) literature is vast, spanning over half a century of
research endeavor and drawing upon multiple disciplinary perspectives. Despite this wealth …

Management scholars have demonstrated that CEOs look to cues provided from external
stakeholders when determining the direction and timing of strategic action. Research has …