IE University

About: IE University is a education organization based out in Segovia, Castilla y León, Spain. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Corporate governance & Supply chain. The organization has 527 authors who have published 1709 publications receiving 64682 citations.

Female directors and the media: stereotypes of board members

Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to analyze the research in this field on the portrayal of women and the effect this has on boards and corporate image, as well as to propose a theoretical framework for further research on the effects of media stereotypes. The theoretical model aims to analyze the media’s effect on female board members, and how this helps in the process of changing stereotypes or whether it consolidates existing preconceptions. Design/methodology/approach – This paper reviews the existing literature on the subject and proposes a theoretical model for future research, contributing thus in opening a new line of research in the field of the roles of women on boards. Findings – The conclusions reached will have important consequences for the future of women on boards in relation to three fundamental issues: the types of women that join boards of directors, the type of female profile companies search for and the roles women are expected to play on those boards. Research limitations/implications – The ...

A Knowledge-Based Framework of Innovation Strategy: The Differential Effect of Knowledge Sources

Abstract: Using an exploration–exploitation framework, this study examines how firms’ innovation strategies rely on different knowledge sources (own-generated, bought-in, and codeveloped) that affect innovation performance. It utilizes data from the 2008 Community Innovation Survey covering 9054 sample firms from 14 European countries. Results derived from multiple-method empirical analysis indicate that investments into acquiring different knowledge sources will generate different values, depending on key contextual factors. In particular, we find that for firms following explorative innovation strategy (focused on developing new products, processes, and technologies), investments in own-generated and bought-in knowledge will improve innovation performance, whereas for those following exploitative innovation strategy (focused on refining existing products, processes and technologies), only investments in bought-in knowledge will create a positive impact on innovation performance. Additionally, firms that simultaneously pursue both exploration and exploitation (ambidextrous innovation strategy) will have maximal innovation performance by investing into all three types of knowledge sources. This study hence contributes new insights regarding the strategic choice of knowledge source.

Supply Chain Disruption Management: Global Convergence vs National Specificity

Abstract: As the supply chain expands overseas, there is a growing need for managing supply chain disruptions from a cross-national perspective. This paper investigates whether or not supply chain disruption...

Facts Versus Perceptions: Who Reports Disagreement During Deliberation and Are the Reports Accurate?

Abstract: Although deliberative scholarship is often concerned with disagreement, two issues remain unaddressed. Little is known about individual characteristics that make people perceive disagreement during deliberation. Even less is known about perceptual accuracy. Do people accurately report the disagreement they encounter in deliberative settings? This study addresses these gaps. We draw on a sample of participants in structured and moderated online groups to (a) analyze the factors that lead people to report disagreement and (b) test the correspondence between perceived and objective measures. In general, we find that the two sets of measures corresponded only weakly, but that objective disagreement had somewhat greater impact on perceived disagreement on three value-laden and contentious issues. Holding extreme positions on the issues discussed did not affect perceived disagreement, and political knowledge exerted only limited effects. Still, both opinion extremity and knowledge did—on some issues—increase se...