Sula, Klevi (2022) CEO Machiavellianism and firm performance: the moderating role of managerial discretion. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
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Abstract
This study builds on the upper echelons theory to investigate the effect of CEO Machiavellianism on firm performance. I hypothesize a negative relationship between CEO Machiavellianism and firm performance. Furthermore, I hypothesize that managerial discretion will moderate this relationship such that the negative effect of CEO Machiavellianism on firm performance will be more substantial when managerial discretion is high. I found support for these hypotheses using a sample of 97 CEOs from Standard and Poor's 500 companies and utilizing a video-based measurement technique for CEO Machiavellianism. Finally, I discuss the implications and limitations of the study.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| URI: | http://research.library.mun.ca/id/eprint/15516 |
| Item ID: | 15516 |
| Additional Information: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 33-44). |
| Keywords: | CEO Machiavellianism, upper echelons, managerial discretion, firm performance |
| Department(s): | Business Administration, Faculty of |
| Date: | May 2022 |
| Date Type: | Submission |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | https://doi.org/10.48336/N87K-MP50 |
| Library of Congress Subject Heading: | Chief executive officers; Communication in management; Discretion. |
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