The Succession Solution: Examining Active vs. Symbolic Representation in Executive Turnover

• In Event: Representation and Diversity

Brief Overview

This study examines whether a successor’s attributes alone are sufficient for organizational reputation repair or whether citizens expect a successor to take specific action(s) to address the problem.

Authors

• Breck Wightman, Brigham Young University

• Travis B Ruddle, Brigham Young University-Provo

• Karl Agustin Santiago, Indiana University-Bloomington