The purpose of this article is to describe the theoretical and methodological reasons for the inconsistent findings on the value of strategic consensus. This analysis suggests the need for (a) definitions of consensus that align the locus and content of agreement with the study context and...

Diese Dissertation leistet einen Beitrag zur Forschung der verhaltenswissenschaftlichen Theorie der Unternehmung (Behavioral Theory) sowie dem Management der strategischen Erneuerung von Unternehmen (Strategic Renewal). Der Fokus liegt auf der Analyse des Einflusses von Performance Feedback und...

Multinationale Unternehmen (MNUs) sind ein wesentlicher Teil der wirtschaftlichen Aktivität in vielen Industrien und Ländern. Eine multinationale Organisation ist attraktiv, da sie einige Wettbewerbsvorteile bietet, die eine Steigerung des Unternehmenserfolgs in Aussicht stellen: MNUs können...

This study extends research on strategic decision making into the realm of strategic alliances by examining the interactive effect of decision process characteristics at the firm and alliance levels on alliance performance. Located both within and at the boundary between partners,...

This article examines the process through which multilevel network structures translate into knowledge acquisition from alliance partners. The degree of knowledge transfer a multidivisional company achieves from its network of alliance partners is determined not only by the organization's...

We examined the distribution of benefits to partners in multipartner alliances by concentrating on dynamics of partner entry and involvement. Testing hypotheses in the Wi-Fi Alliance, we observed heterogeneity of benefits. In particular, the extent of organizational involvement in this alliance...

Die Schnelllebigkeit technologischer Innovationen, steigende Kundenanforderungen und verstärkter globaler Wettbewerb haben der Technology Adoption in vielen Unternehmen zuletzt höchste strategische Priorität verliehen - doch nicht alle kommen damit gleichermassen zurecht. Einige Dienstleister...

The premise underlying most of the research on strategic consensus is that a higher degree of consensus has a positive impact on organizational performance. Empirical studies, however, have produced inconsistent results for the strength and direction of this relationship, as well as for the role...