Sharing Executive Power

ISBN-13: 9780521841252 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 290 str.

Jose Luis Alvarez; Silviya Svejenova

Opis

Executive teams are a key ingredient of today's business world--from the charismatic CEO who relies on the operational expertise of a COO, to family businesses which trust in personal bonds to achieve professional results. This study examines duo and trio executive teams in practice to shed light on the personalities, relationships, and organizational principles characterizing the top echelons of corporate power, from international financial giants to creative industries. The book answers critical questions regarding how companies work and tackle issues of governance and accountability.

Recenzje

'… worth reading for both organizational theorists and practitioners in the field. The theoretical arguments are introduced and developed with high level academic rigour. At the same time, several accounts of the 'real world' are provided. The originality of the approach is preserved and constantly substantiated with both practical and theoretical support.' Journal of Management and Governance

Spis treści

Figures; Tables; Introduction; Part I. Contingencies and Roles in Structuring Corporate Power: 1. Contingencies of corporate power structures; 2. Managing the 'infinite job' solo: executive dilemmas, roles and actions; 3. Roles and relationships as parameters of corporate power structures; Part II. Small Numbers at the Top: 4. Professional duos; 5. Trios and bigger executive constellations; 6. United careers of small numbers at the top; Conclusion; Bibliography; Appendix.