Compromise Leadership: Competing Board Subgroups and the Appointment of a Newcomer Chair
Published online on November 17, 2025
Abstract
Journal of Management, Ahead of Print.
Prior research suggests that firm-specific human capital is important in enabling board chairs to effectively lead their boards in their oversight duties. Despite this, some boards appoint newcomer directors to the chair position. This paper seeks to ...
Prior research suggests that firm-specific human capital is important in enabling board chairs to effectively lead their boards in their oversight duties. Despite this, some boards appoint newcomer directors to the chair position. This paper seeks to ...