Research

Articles

  1. Finkelstein, S. and Haleblian, J. 2002.  "Understanding acquisition performance: The role of transfer effects," Organization Science, 13: 36-47. Reprinted in Krug, J. (Ed.), 2008. Mergers & Acquisitions, London: Sage Publications.

  2. Finkelstein, S. 2001.  “The myth of first-mover advantage for Internet startups.”  In 2002 Handbook of Business Strategy, 39-46.  New York: ED Media Group.

  3. Finkelstein, S. 2001.  “Internet startups in the new economy: So why can’t they win?  Journal of Business Strategy, July/August, 22 (4): 16-21.

  4. Geletkanycz, M. A., Boyd, B., and Finkelstein, S. 2001.  “The strategic value of CEO external directorate networks: Implications for CEO compensation.”  Strategic Management Journal, 22: 889-898.

  5. Finkelstein, S. and Sanford, S. H. 2000.  “Learning from corporate mistakes: The rise and fall of Iridium.”  Organizational Dynamics, 29(2): 138-148.

  6. Finkelstein, S. 1999.  “Safe ways to cross the merger minefield.”  In Financial Times Mastering Global Business: The Complete MBA Companion in Global Business, 119-123.  London: Financial Times Pitman Publishing.

  7. Haleblian, J. and Finkelstein, S.  1999. "The influence of organization acquisition experience on acquisition performance: A behavioral learning theory perspective".  Administrative Science Quarterly, 44: 29-56.

  8. Larsson, R. and Finkelstein, S. 1999.  "Integrating strategic, organizational, and human resource perspectives on mergers and acquisitions: A case survey of synergy realization."  Organization Science, 10: 1-26 (lead article).

  9. Boyd, B.K., Finkelstein, S., Barkema, H., and Gomez-Mejia, L. 1998.  “Matching diversification and compensation strategies.”  In Hitt, M.A., Ricart, J.E., & Nixon, R.D. (Eds.), New Managerial Mindsets: Organizational Transformation and Strategy Implementation, Chapter 9: 167-187, Chichester: John Wiley & Sons.

  10. Finkelstein, S. and Boyd, B.K. 1998.  "How much does the CEO matter?: The role of managerial discretion in the setting of CEO compensation."  Academy of Management Journal, 41: 179-199.

  11. Finkelstein, S.  1997.  "Inter-industry merger patterns and resource dependence: A replication and extension of Pfeffer (1972)."  Strategic Management Journal, 18: 787-810.

  12. Quinn, J.B., Anderson, P.C., and Finkelstein, S. 1996.  "New forms of organizing.”  In H. Mintzberg and J.B. Quinn, The Strategy Process: Concepts, Contexts, Cases, (3rd Edition) Chapter 6: 350-362, Prentice Hall. Reprinted in H. Mintzberg and J.B. Quinn, Readings in the Strategy Process (3rd Edition), Chapter 6: 162-173.

  13. Quinn, J.B., Anderson, P.C., and Finkelstein, S. 1996.  "Managing intellect.”  In M.L. Tushman and P.C. Anderson, Managing Strategic Innovation and Change, A Collection of Readings, Chapter 34: 506-523, New York: Oxford University Press.

  14. Quinn, J.B., Anderson, P.C., and Finkelstein, S. 1996.  "Managing professional intellect: Making the most of the best."  Harvard Business Review, 74, (March - April): 71-80. Reprinted in Ulrich, D. (Ed.), 1998.  Delivering Results: A New Mandate for Human Resources Professionals, Boston: Harvard Business School Publishing: 253-268.

  15. Quinn, J.B., Anderson, P.C., and Finkelstein, S. 1996.  "Leveraging intellect."  Academy of Management Executive, 10(3): 7-27 (lead article; Best Paper of the Year in Academy of Management Executive). Reprinted in Beamish, P. W. and Woodcock, C. P. 1999.  Strategic Management: Text, Readings, & Cases, 5th Edition.

  16. Bantel, K.A. and Finkelstein, S. 1995. The determinants of top management teams.  In B. Markovsky, J. O'Brien, and K. Heimer (Eds.)  Advances in Group Processes, Volume 12, JAI Press: Greenwich, CT, 139-165.

  17. Hambrick, D.C. and Finkelstein, S. 1995.  "The effects of ownership structure on conditions at the top: The case of CEO pay raises.”  Strategic Management Journal, 16: 175-194.

  18. Finkelstein, S. and D'Aveni, R.A. 1994.  "CEO duality as a double-edged sword: How boards of directors balance entrenchment avoidance and unity of command.”  Academy of Management Journal, 37: 1079-1108 (lead article).

  19. Haleblian, J. and Finkelstein, S. 1993.  "Top-management-team size, CEO dominance, and firm performance: The moderating roles of environmental turbulence and discretion.”  Academy of Management Journal, 36: 844-863.

  20. Rajagopalan, N. and Finkelstein, S. 1992.  "Effects of strategic orientation and environmental change on senior management reward systems.”  Strategic Management Journal, 13 (Special Summer Issue): 127-142.