Article: Top Managers' Generational Membership and Strategic Decision-Making Journal: Journal of Business and Management (JBM) 2006 Vol.12 No.2 pp.157 - 168 Abstract: Generational theory asserts that people sort themselves into different generations because of their differing reactions to major events in history. This paper argues that generational theory could aid strategic decision-making research and should find a use in such research. The paper also offers propositions on how the generational membership of firms' top managers influences strategic decision-making. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Top Managers' Generational Membership and Strategic Decision-Making

Authors: Chris Papenhausen

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Abstract: Generational theory asserts that people sort themselves into different generations because of their differing reactions to major events in history. This paper argues that generational theory could aid strategic decision-making research and should find a use in such research. The paper also offers propositions on how the generational membership of firms' top managers influences strategic decision-making.

Keywords: Generational membership; strategic decision-making; top managers; generational theory; managerial influence.

DOI: 10.1504/JBM.2006.141146

Journal of Business and Management, 2006 Vol.12 No.2, pp.157 - 168

Published online: 05 Sep 2024 *

Title: Top Managers' Generational Membership and Strategic Decision-Making

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