The Upper Echelons Perspective: Theory and Research

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course involves a critical review of theory and research on the upper echelons perspective, which broadly encompasses the study of how CEOs, top executives, and boards of directors influence what firms do and how they do it. The course is intended primarily for doctoral students who expect to conduct research in strategic management, organizational theory, organizational behavior, or other related areas (political science, industrial/organizational psychology, sociology of organizations, etc.).