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posted on Sep 19 2005

New Article Published in the Journal of Management 31(5): 719-737


The Lack of Consensus About Strategic Consensus: Advancing Theory and Research


Franz W. Kellermanns*, Jorge Walter**, Christoph Lechner***, & Steven W. Floyd**

* Mississippi State University, ** University of Connecticut, *** University of St. Gallen


The purpose of this article is to describe the theoretical and methodological reasons for the inconsistent findings on the value of strategic consensus. This analysis suggests the need for (a) definitions of consensus that align the locus and content of agreement with the study context and theoretical premises; (b) measures of consensus that take account of locus as well as differences in how the content of strategy is perceived by top-, middle-, and lower-level managers; (c) research designs wherein assumptions about the locus and content of consensus govern the choice of antecedents; and (d) more consistent use of moderators.


Keywords: Strategic consensus; consensus decision making; strategic decision making

Find the article here: kellermanns_2005.pdf


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posted on Sep 19 2005

Jorge Walter

Assistant Professor of Business Administration
School of Business Administration
Portland State University
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
Phone: +1 503 725 37 99
Fax: +1 503 725 58 50

Academic Positions

2006–present Portland State University, School of Business Administration, Portland, OR
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
2005–2006 University of Connecticut, School of Business, Storrs, CT
Assistant Professor in Residence, Department of Management
2004–2005 New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York, NY
Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Management and Organizations
2001–2003 University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
(AACSB accredited), Research Associate, Institute of Management

Education

2005 University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland (AACSB accredited)
Doctor of Business Administration, magna cum laude
Doctoral thesis titled: "Collaboration within and between firms: Network structures, decision processes, and their impact on alliance performance"
2003–2004 University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, Philadelphia, PA
Visiting Doctoral Student, Management Department
2001 University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland (AACSB accredited)
Master of Science in business administration, cum laude; Major: international management
1999 Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark
CEMS exchange semester; Majors: Innovation management, international business strategy
1999 University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland (AACSB accredited)
Bachelor of Science in business administration
1996 Ludwig–Maximilians–University Munich, Munich, Germany
Undergraduate studies in business administration

Research and Publications

Refereed Publications

[3] Walter, J., Lechner, C., & Kellermanns, F. W. (2008). "Disentangling alliance management processes: Decision making, politicality, and alliance performance". Journal of Management Studies., 45(3): 530–560.

[2] Walter, J., Lechner, C., & Kellermanns, F. W. (2007). "Knowledge transfer between and within alliance partners: Private versus collective benefits of social capital". Journal of Business Research, 60: 698–710.

[1] Kellermanns, F. W., Walter, J., Lechner, C., & Floyd, S. W. (2005). "The lack of consensus about strategic consensus: Advancing theory and research". Journal of Management, 31(5): 719–737.

Conference Proceedings

[3] Levin, D. Z., Walter, J., & Murnighan, J. K. (2008). "Dormant ties: The value of reconnecting". Best Paper Proceedings of the 2008 Academy of Management Meeting, Anaheim, CA.

[2] Walter, J., Lechner, C., & Kellermanns, F. W. (2005). "Disentangling alliance capability: Managerial decision making in strategic alliances". Proceedings of the Eastern Academy of Management 42nd Annual Meeting, Springfield, MA: 581–623.

[1] Kellermanns, F. W., Lechner, C., Walter, J., & Floyd, S. W. (2004). "The "lack" of consensus in strategic consensus research: A future research agenda". Proceedings of the Eastern Academy of Management 41st Annual Meeting, Providence, RI: 274–297.

Non-Refereed Publications

[2] Lechner, C. & Walter, J. (2006). "Geschäftsmodelle in der Beratungsindustrie". In: Sommerlatte, T., Mirow, M., Niedereichholz, C., von Winda, P. G. (eds.). "Handbuch der Unternehmensberatung", Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag (in German).

[1] Farina, A., Lemmer, M., & Walter, J. (2000). "Wissensmanagement". In: Füglistaller, U. & Wiedmann, T. (eds.). "Neue Trends in der Managementlehre – Konsequenzen für KMU", St. Gallen: KMU Verlag HSG (in German).

Works Used in Third-Party Publications

[1] Walter, J. (2005). "Collaboration within and between firms: Network structures, decision processes, and their impact on alliance performance". Unpublished doctoral dissertation: University of St. Gallen, Graduate School of Business Administration, Economics, Law and Social Sciences. Effectiveness of collaborative alliances measure quoted in: Wirtenberg, J., Russell, W. G., & Lipsky, D. (eds.) (forthcoming). "The sustainable enterprise fieldbook: When it all comes together", Greenleaf Publishing & The American Management Association.

Presentations at Professional Meetings

[18] Walter, J., Kellermanns, F. W., & Kemmerer, B. (2008). "Not just 'anything that leads to performance': The operational validity of resource definitions". Accepted for presentation, Strategic Management Society Conference, Cologne, Germany.

[17] Kellermanns, F. W., Walter, J., Kemmerer, B., & Narayanan, V. K. (2008). "Judgment-theoretical assessments of value and inimitability within the realm of the resource-based view". Accepted for presentation, Strategic Management Society Conference, Cologne, Germany.

[16] Levin, D. Z., Walter, J., & Murnighan, J. K. (2008). "Dormant ties: The value of reconnecting". Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA.

[15] Kownatzki, M., Lechner, C., & Walter, J. (2007). "Friend or foe? Corporate control and strategic decision–making speed at the SBU level". Strategic Management Society Conference, San Diego, CA.

[14] Kemmerer, B., Kellermanns, F. W., Walter, J., & Narayanan, V. K. (2007). "Empirical validation of resource–evaluation frameworks: A judgment analysis perspective". Society of Entrepreneurship Scholars Conference & Manuscript Boot-Camp, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

[13] Levin, D. Z., Walter, J., & Appleyard, M. M. (2007). "What's in a tie? Knowledge transfer and the dimensions of dyadic social capital". Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

[12] Walter, J., Martignoni, D., & Kellermanns, F. W. (2006). "Organizational structure and corporate entrepreneurship: A simulation model". Strategic Management Society Conference, Vienna, Austria.

[11] Kellermanns, F. W., Walter, J., Shaw, J. C., Lechner, C., & Floyd, S. W. (2006). "To agree or not to agree? A meta–analytical review of strategic consensus and performance". Academy of Management Annual Meeting,, Atlanta, GA.

[10] Walter, J. & Schilling, M. A. (2005). "Motives and outcomes of technology licensing: An exploratory study of the pharmaceutical and computer industries". Strategic Management Society Conference, Orlando, FL.

[9] Walter, J. & Kellermanns, F. W. (2005). "Strategic decision making at the firm and alliance level: An empirical study". Strategic Management Society Conference, Orlando, FL.

[8] Walter, J. & Schilling, M. A. (2005). "Resource–based and network–based motives for technology licensing: An exploratory study". Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii.

[7] Walter, J. & Lechner, C. (2005). "Together or apart? An empirical investigation of decision making within and between alliance partners". Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii.

[6] Walter, J., Lechner, C., & Kellermanns, F. W. (2005). "Disentangling alliance capability: Managerial decision making in strategic alliances". Eastern Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Springfield, MA.

[5] Walter, J., Lechner, C., & Kellermanns, F. W. (2005). "Disentangling alliance capability: Managerial decision making in strategic alliances". Organization Science Winter Conference, Steamboat Springs, CO.

[4] Walter, J., Lechner, C., & Kellermanns, F. W. (2004). (Nominated for the Strategic Management Society Best Conference Paper Price.) "Strategic decision making in an uncertain environment: The case of learning alliances in high–tech industries". Strategic Management Society Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

[3] Kellermanns, F. W., Lechner, C., Walter, J., & Floyd, S. W. (2004). "The “lack” of consensus in strategic consensus research: A future research agenda". Eastern Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Providence, RI.

[2] Walter, J. & Lechner, C. (2003). "Configurations of inter– and intrafirm networks and their impact on alliance performance". Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA.

[1] Lechner, C. & Walter, J. (2003). "Configurations of inter– and intrafirm networks and their impact on alliance performance". 65. Pfingsttagung des Verbandes der Hochschullehrer für Betriebswirtschaft, Zurich, Switzerland.

Invited Presentations

[3] Levin, D. Z., Walter, J., & Murnighan, J. K. (2008). "Dormant ties: The value of reconnecting". Presented by the first author at Rutgers University, September 24, 2008.

[2] Levin, D. Z., Walter, J., & Murnighan, J. K. (2008). "Dormant ties: The value of reconnecting". Presented by the first author at the University of Kentucky, March 18, 2008.

[1] Levin, D. Z., Walter, J., & Murnighan, J. K. (2008). "Dormant ties: The value of reconnecting". Presented by the first author at Purdue University, February 19, 2008.

Teaching Experience

2006–present Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA
Assistant Professor:
BA 495 – Business Strategies (undergraduate–level course)
MGMT 562 – Business Policy & Strategy
(MBA–level course)
MIM 588/589 – Global Business Strategy
(graduate–level course)
2005–2006 University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA, 1 year
Assistant Professor in Residence:
MGMT 290 – Strategy, Policy, & Planning (undergraduate–level course)
MGMT 390 – Strategy, Policy, & Planning (MBA–level course)
2004–2005 University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 1 year
Teaching Assistant:
Research Issues in Strategic Mgmt. (doctoral seminar); Alliance & Network Strategy
(graduate–level course)
2002 Swiss Virtual Business School, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 12 weeks
Tutor:
General management e–learning course (executive–level course)
2001–2003 University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 2 years
Teaching Assistant:
Introduction to Mgmt., Perspectives on Mgmt., Training in Strategy & Organization, Mergers & Acquisitions (graduate–level courses)

Honors, Grants, and Fellowships

2008 Professional Faculty Travel Grant Award (conference travel award, $1,250)
2007 Professional Faculty Travel Grant Award (conference travel award, $1,000)
2006 Professional Faculty Travel Grant Award (conference travel award, $750)
2005 New Faculty Consortium, BPS Division, Academy of Management Annual Meeting
2005 UCRF/AAUP Faculty Travel Award (conference travel award, $1,354)
2005 Outstanding Reviewer Award, Eastern Academy of Management Annual Meeting
2005 Fellowship from the German Research Foundation (DFG) (competitive fellowship, $43,300)
2004 Nomination for the 2004 Strategic Management Society Best Conference Paper Prize
2004 Doctoral Consortium, TIM division, Academy of Management Annual Meeting
2004 Doctoral Consortium, Eastern Academy of Management Annual Meeting
2003–2004 Fellowship from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) (competitive fellowship, $35,100)
2003 Doctoral Consortium, BPS division, Academy of Management Annual Meeting
2000 Nomination for the Rehau Prize for an outstanding master thesis
1999 Fellowship from ERASMUS (competitive academic scholarship, $1,275)

Professional Services and Memberships

2001-2003 Member of the pre–jury for the 32nd and 33rd ISC Wings of Excellence Award, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 2 years
1996-1997 Member of the board for the organization of the 1997 annual ball at the University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 1 year
1996 Member of the student initiative Marketing zwischen Theorie und Praxis (MTP), Germany, 6 months
Organization of the Münchner Marktimpulse 1996, promoting links between students and industry
1995–1996 Community service (Zivildienst) at the District Hospital Haar, Haar, Germany, 1 year
1992–1995 Member of the pupils' representative council of the Comprehensive Secondary School (Gymnasium) Vaterstetten, Germany, 3 years

Journal Review Activities

2008–present European Management Journal
2008–present International Journal of Management Reviews
2008–present Journal of Business Research
2006–present Journal of Management Studies
2004–present Journal of Management

Conference Review Activities

2008–present Strategic Management Society Conference, Strategy Process Track
2007 Southern Management Association Meeting, Best Paper Committee Member, Business Policy & OT
2005 Eastern Academy of Management Conference
2003–present Academy of Management Annual Meeting, BPS Division

Other Review Activities

Dess, G. G., Lumpkin, G. T., & Eisner, A. B. (2008). ‘Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages’, 4th edition, New York, NY: McGraw–Hill: Reviewer.

Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Hoskisson, R. E. (2007). ‘Strategic Management, Competitiveness and Globalization’, 7th edition, Mason, OH, Thomson: Verification of the Test Bank and Online Quizzes.

Membership in Professional Societies

2006–present Southern Management Association
2004–2005 Eastern Academy of Management
2003–present Academy of Management
2003–present Strategic Management Society

Non-Academic Positions

2000 L.E.K. Consulting, Munich, Germany,11 weeks
Strategic management consulting, private equity
2000 Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, London, Great Britain, 8 weeks
Mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance
1999–2000 Project with Gemini Consulting, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 12 weeks
Development of a teaching tool for value–based management
1998 Siemens Electromechanical Components, Munich, Germany, 8 weeks
Development of the international financial planning system for EC distribution centers
1997-1999 Institute for Media and Communications Management, University of St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 2 years
Scientific Assistant for the research and consulting project Logistics and Electronic Commerce
1997 Siemens Business Services, Munich, Germany, 6 weeks
Automation of the reporting system on the basis of MS Excel macros

Languages

German: Native speaker; English: Very good; French: Good

Software

MS Office, SPSS, SAS, LIMDEP, UCINET, AMOS, HLM, Atlas.ti, Concordance, Eventus, CRSP, Qualtrics, Lotus Notes, WebCT, Blackboard, and web design software


retrun to topNew Position at UConn

posted on Aug 31 2005

UConnCampus

After my year as postdoc at New York University's Stern School of Business, I have accepted a one-year appointment as assistant professor in residence at the University of Connecticut's School of Business. I will be teaching the capstone courses in strategic management at the undergraduate level and the MBA level.