The Strategic Context of External Network Ties: Examining the Impact of Director Appointments on Board Involvement in Strategic Decision Making

Article Abstract:

It is not by the number of ties that appointed directors to the board may have that influences corporate governance. It is appointing those whose ties are within a strategic social network.

Group Dynamics, Statistical Data Included, Human resource management, Influence, Social networks, Interpersonal relations

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Strategic satisficing? A behavioral-agency theory perspective on stock repurchase program announcements

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This research article presents findings from 250 U.S. companies that engaged in stock buyback programs in order to mollify shareholders. The paper also presents a model used to analyze the research data.

Financial management, Public affairs, Business, Capital Management-Stock Repurchase, Social aspects, Models, Usage, Economic aspects, Finance, Investor relations, Company financing, Stock redemption

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Flattery will get you everywhere (especially if you are a male Caucasian): How ingratiation, boardroom behavior and demographic minority status affect additional board appointments at U.S. companies

Article Abstract:

The factors influencing success of corporate directors at an individual level in getting additional board appointments are evaluated in the study. The social influence that is gained by holding multiple positions in large U.S. firms is rewarded more than the knowledge of the firm's success areas and control behavior.

Management dynamics, Operations Research, Management research, Company business management, Boards of directors

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