Uncertainty in task environment and causes of leadership succession: A decision process approach

Existing theories of executive succession, i.e., micro economic theory, managerial theory, power-political theory and contingency theory are critically reviewed and a decision process model of executive succession is proposed as an alternative. The strength of each model was tested using the sample of 157 large manufacturing companies between 1978-1982. The findings suggest that the micro economic model and the contingency model have weak explanatory power. The managerial model received a strong support for the succession of general type and of chairman, but not of president. The decision process model received a support across all succession types.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Business Administration

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Park, Bai Young

Contributors dc:contributor

• Salancik, Gerald R.

• Business Administration, Management

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1996 Park, Bai Young

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9625177
(UMI)AAI9625177

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20503