作者: Minwen Li , Yao Lu , Gordon M. Phillips
DOI: 10.2139/SSRN.2450893
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摘要: We find that in rapidly changing, competitive product markets, CEO power has a positive impact on the value of firm. Additionally, firms with powerful CEOs tend to invest and advertise more these markets. In addition whether also chairs board is company founder, “soft” power, as captured by CEO’s connections executives directors through appointment decisions, helps firm react efficiently market changes threats. Our findings imply markets play an important role affecting benefits costs power.