Viewing alliance longevity as a predictor of alliance performance can lead to erroneous conclusions about inter firm collaborations. A short lifespan may be indicative of strong expeditious performance rather than weak performance. Longevity may suggest partners' escalated commitment to a...

A growing body of work suggests that the presence of women and of independent directors on boards of directors is associated with higher corporate environmental performance. However, the mechanisms linking board composition to corporate environmental performance are not well understood. This...