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| Type | Conference Presentation |
| Scope | Discipline-based scholarship |
| Title | Dynamics of CEO Identity: How CEOs Construct Their Identity in the Interaction with Different Stakeholders |
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| Presentation Type | paper |
| Item Subtype | Original Work |
| Refereed | Yes |
| Status | Published in final form |
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| Event Title | Strategic Management Society Annual Conference 2016 |
| Event Type | conference |
| Event Location | Berlin |
| Event Start Date | September 17 - 2016 |
| Event End Date | September 20 - 2016 |
| Abstract Text | There has been an emerging interest in understanding the dynamics of CEO identity and their impact in organizations. Drawing on a longitudinal multiple case study, we show that CEOs dynamically construct their identity in relation to different groups of stakeholders in their organization: co-workers, the TMT, the board of directors, and the organization in general. When defining themselves along these four dimensions, CEOs frequently refer to their predecessor as a point of reference. In other words, they constantly compare themselves with their predecessor. Finally, we show that the conflict between their self-identity and their role expectations triggers CEOs’ identity work and how CEOs defend or modify their identity. Together, our findings contribute to a more comprehensive and deeper understanding of the dynamics of CEO identity. |
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