Upper Echelons: The Organization as a Reflection of Its Top Managers

Authors
Hambrick, Donald C. Mason, Phyllis
Citation
C. Hambrick, Donald et Mason, Phyllis, Upper Echelons: The Organization as a Reflection of Its Top Managers, Academy of Management review , 9(2), 1984, pp. 193-206
Journal title
Academy of Management review → ACNP
ISSN journal
03637425
Volume
9
Issue
2
Year of publication
1984
Pages
193 - 206
Database
ACNP
SICI code
Abstract
Theorists in various fields have discussed characteristics of top managers.This paper attempts to synthesize these previously fragmented literatures around a more general "upper echelons perspective." The theory states that organizational outcomes-strategic choices and performance levels-are partially predicted by managerial background characteristics.Propositions and methodological suggestions are included.