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Upper Echelon Theory: Role of Community and Strategy

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  • Majdi Anwar QUTTAINAH

    (Kuwait University)

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In this paper I argue that community plays an important role in shaping the values and characteristics of top management teams. It builds on upper echelon theory to posit that community level characteristics are instrumental in framing the cognitions of CEOs and top executives. Strategic decisions made by managers in organizations represent the significant impact community has on top management teams. Examining the influence community has on top management teams provides additional implications about why certain firms perform better than others.

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  • Majdi Anwar QUTTAINAH, 2015. "Upper Echelon Theory: Role of Community and Strategy," Expert Journal of Business and Management, Sprint Investify, vol. 3(2), pages 171-181.
    • Handle: RePEc:exp:bsness:v:3:y:2015:i:2:p:171-181
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    Keywords

    upper echelon theory; strategic management; top management; corporate governance;
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    JEL classification:

    • M16 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - International Business Administration
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility

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