Scientific trajectory of the upper echelons theory: study of publications
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https://doi.org/10.6008/CBPC2179-684X.2019.004.0008Keywords:
Upper Echelons Theory, Epistemological trajectory, Scientific publicationsAbstract
The Upper Echelons Theory (UET) states that organizational outcomes and strategic processes are a function of the managerial characteristics of top managers or top managers. Since the publication of TES, researchers have expanded studies on how observable characteristics of the Top Management Team (TMT) can be used to explain corporate strategy. This research aims to trace the trajectory of the scientific publications of the Upper Echelons Theory (UET), in order to highlight epistemology and later publications. The selection of the articles follows a sequence of five steps, namely: definition of keywords; selection of databases; search the bases; reading titles; and reading summaries. It was noted that the Theory is constituted from Behavioral Theory, in the aspect of strategic choice and primary focus in the dominant coalition rather than strictly in the chief executive. Ten characteristics typical of the work are highlighted: education and heterogeneity/homogeneity of the team.
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