Dr. Anat Barnir
Professor
University of North Texas
Department of Management
(940) 565-4334
Email: Anat.Barnir@unt.edu
Education
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PhD, Syracuse University, 1998
Major: Business Administration
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MA, Tel Aviv University, 1992
Major: Labor Studies
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BA, Tel Aviv University, 1985
Major: English Literature
Professional Positions
- Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2016 - Present).
- Associate Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2004 - 2016).
- Assistant Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (1998 - 2004).
- Teaching assistant / Instructor, Syracuse University. Syracuse University. (1993 - 1998).
- Teaching assistant / Instructor, The Open University. The Open University. (1990 - 1993).
- Teaching assistant / Instructor, Tel Aviv University. Tel Aviv University. (1990 - 1993).
Academic - Post-Secondary
Professional Memberships
- Strategic Management Society. (Present).
- Decision Sciences Institute. (2017 - Present).
- Academy of Management. (1995 - Present).
- U.S. Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE). (2009 - 2019).
Teaching
Teaching Experience
- MGMT 3850 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship, 17 courses.
- MGMT 3915 - Creativity and Opportunity Development, 1 course.
- MGMT 4210 - E Management: Managing in a Digital Economy, 41 courses.
- MGMT 4235 - Social Entrepreneurship, 1 course.
- MGMT 5230 - Management Seminar, 4 courses.
- MGMT 5300 - Entrepreneurship and Venture Management, 21 courses.
- MGMT 5760 - Strategic Management, 38 courses.
- MGMT 6030 - Seminar in Strategic Management, 3 courses.
- MGMT 6900 - Special Problems, 5 courses.
- MGMT 6910 - Special Problems, 9 courses.
- MGMT 6940 - Individual Research, 2 courses.
- MGMT 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 3 courses.
University of North Texas
Non-Credit Instruction
- Uncompensated Instructional Overload (Doctoral level independent study), (August 2016 - December 2016).
- Other (Other Teaching Activities), (2008 - 2008).
Directed Student Learning
- Directed Individual/Independent Study, Management. (2016 - 2016).
- Supervised Research, Management. (2016).
- Supervised Research, Management. (2015 - 2015).
- Directed Individual/Independent Study, Management. (2014 - 2014).
- Supervised Research, Management. (2014 - 2014).
- Other (Doctoral Exam Preparation/Grading), (2013 - 2013).
- Other (Doctoral Exam Preparation/Grading), (2012 - 2012).
- Other (DS: Student Collabor: Co-Presentor at Prof Meeting), (2012 - 2012).
- Supervised Research, (2012 - 2012).
- Directed Individual/Independent Study, (2011 - 2011).
- Other (Doctoral Exam Preparation/Grading), (2011 - 2011).
- Other (DS: Student Collabor: Co-Presentor at Prof Meeting), (2011 - 2011).
- Directed Individual/Independent Study, (2010 - 2010).
- Directed Individual/Independent Study, (2010 - 2010).
- Dissertation Committee Chair, (2010 - 2010).
- Other (Doctoral Exam Preparation/Grading), (2010 - 2010).
- Other (Doctoral Exam Preparation/Grading), (2009 - 2009).
- Supervised Research, (2009 - 2009).
- Supervised Research, (2009 - 2009).
- Dissertation Committee Member, (2008 - 2008).
- Other (Doctoral Exam Preparation/Grading), (2008 - 2008).
- Supervised Research, (2008 - 2008).
- Dissertation Committee Member, (2007 - 2007).
Awards and Honors
- Best Paper Award, Academy of Management, Annual conference papers. (2016).
- Decision Sciences Institute.
- University of North Texas.
- Department of Management, University of North Texas.
- Entrepreneurship Division of the Academy of Management.
- The Graduate School, Syracuse University.
- The Graduate School, Syracuse University.
- The Graduate School, Syracuse University.
Research
Published Intellectual Contributions
- Barnir, A., Srivastava, S. (2016). Innovation, co-creation, and customer power: Direct and indirect effects. 2016 Academy of Management Proceedings.
- BarNir, A., Boyd, N.G. (2013). The effects of role models on new venture orientation. Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference.
- BarNir, A. (2021). To venture or not to venture? Gender stereotyping and women's entrepreneurial aspirations. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research. 85 57-72. Springer.
- Jones, R., Barnir, A. (2019). Properties of opportunity creation and discovery: comparing different innovativeness contexts.. Technovation: The International Journal of Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Management. 79 1-10. Elsevier.
- Srivastava, S., BarNir, A. (2016). Customer-Firm Interaction and the Small Firm: Exploring Individual, Firm, and Environmental Level Antecedents. Journal of Small Business Strategy. 26 (2) 23-49.
- BarNir, A. (2014). Gender differentials in antecedents of habitual entrepreneurship: Impetus factors and human capital.. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship. 19 (1-23)
- BarNir, A. (2014). Pre-venture managerial experience and new venture innovation: An opportunity costs perspective. Management Decision. 52 (10) 1981-2001.
- BarNir, A. (2012). Starting technologically innovative ventures: Reasons, human capital, and gender. Management Decision. 50 (3) 399-419.
- Barnir, A., Warren, W., Hutchins, H.M. (2011). Mediation and moderated mediation in the relationship among role models, self-efficacy, entrepreneurial career intention, and gender. Journal of Applied Social Psychology. 41 (2) 270--297. Blackwell Publishing Inc Malden, USA.
- BarNir, A., McLaughlin, E. (2011). Parental self-employment, start-up activities, and funding: Exploring intergenerational effects. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship. 16 (3) 371-392.
- Watson, W., BarNir, A., Pavur, R. (2010). Elements influencing peer evaluation: An examination of individual characteristics, academic performance, and collaborative processes. Journal of Applied Social Psychology. 40 (12) 2995-3019.
- BarNir, A., Watson, W., Hutchins, H. (2009). Mediation and moderated mediation in the relationship among role models, self-efficacy, entrepreneurial career intent, and gender.. Journal of Applied Social Psychology.
- Watson, W.E., BarNir, A., Pavur, R. (2005). Cultural diversity and learning teams: The impact on desired academic team process. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. 29 449-467.
- BarNir, A., Gallaugher, J.M., Auger, P. (2003). Generic strategies, business process digitization, and the impact of firm age and size. Journal of Business Venturing. 18 789-814.
- Auger, P., BarNir, A., Gallaugher, J.M. (2003). Strategic orientation, competition, and Internet-based electronic commerce. Information Technology & Management. 4 139-164.
- Watson, W., Stewart, W., BarNir, A. (2003). The Effects of Human Capital, Organizationals Demography, and Interpersonal Processes on Venture Partner Perceptions of Firm Success. Journal of Business Venturing. 18 145-164.
- BarNir, A., Smith, K.A. (2002). Inter-firm alliances in the small firm: The role of social networks. Journal of Small Business Management. 40 (3) 219-232.
- Gallaugher, J.M., Auger, P., BarNir, A. (2001). Revenue streams and digital content providers: An empirical investigation. Information & Management. 38 473-485.
- BarNir, A. (1998). Can group and issue related factors predict choice shift? A meta-analysis of group decisions on life dilemmas. Small Group Research. 29 (3) 308-338.
- Izraeli, D., BarNir, A. (1998). Promoting ethics through ethics officers: A proposed profile and an application. Journal of Business Ethics. 17 (11) 1189 -1196.
Conference Proceeding
Journal Article
Presentations Given
- BarNir, A., Effects of pre-venture managerial experience on the creation of innovation start-ups., United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Annual Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, (2014).
- BarNir, A., Boyd, N.G., Effects of role models of new venture orientation, Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, (2013).
- Jones, R., BarNir, A., Properties of Opportunity Creation and Discovery, Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Ft. Worth, Texas, (2012).
- BarNir, A., Human capital, gender, and entrepreneurial innovativeness, Academy of Management Conference, San Antonio, Texas, (2011).
- BarNir, A., An Examination of Human Capital Effects on Entrepreneurial Careers, Academy of Management Conference, Montreal, Canada, (2010).
- BarNir, A., Starting technologically innovative ventures. Reasons, human capital, and the role of geder., Academy of Management Conference, Chicago, Illinois, (2009).
- BarNir, A., McLaughlin, E., Effects of parental business experience on the activities, motives, and funding of nascent entrepreneurs: An exploratory investigation. Best Paper Award Recipient., Decision Sciences Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, (2009).
- BarNir, A., Push And Pull Motives Of Nascent Entrepreneurs: Antecedents, Effects, And Gender Differences, Decision Sciences Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, (2009).
- BarNir, A., Assets, types, and dynamic processes of social capital: A configuration approach, Academy of Management Southwest Conference, Houston, Texas, (2008).
- BarNir, A., Push And Pull Motives Of Nascent Entrepreneurs: Antecedents, Effects, And Gender Differences, Decision Sciences Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, (2008).
- BarNir, A., Who Are The Technology Venture Entrepreneurs? An Investigation Comparing Technology Venture entrepreneurs and Traditional Venture Entrepreneurs, Decision Sciences Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, (2008).
- BarNir, A., Watson, W., Hutchins, H., Modeling, self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial intent in men and women: A social role interpretation, Decision Sciences Institute, San Francisco, California, (2005).
- Auger, P., BarNir, A., Gallaugher, J.M., The Use of Internet-Based Electronic Commerce in the Publishing and Chemical Industries: Differences Between Bit-Based and Atom-Based Businesses., Decision Sciences Institute, Washington DC, District of Columbia, (2003).
- BarNir, A., Social capital and social ties: A typology and analytical framework., Academy of Management Conference, Seattle, Washington, (2003).
- BarNir, A., Smith, K.A., Managerial networking and inter-organizational networks: The mediating role of social capital, Decision Sciences Institute, San Diego, California, (2002).
- BarNir, A., Auger, P., Gallaugher, J.M., Generic strategies, process digitization, and the impact of firm age and size, Decision Sciences Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada, (2001).
- Auger, P., BarNir, A., Gallaugher, J.M., Strategic orientation, competition, and Internet-Based electronic commerce, Academy of Management Conference, DC, District of Columbia, (2001).
- BarNir, A., Gallauger, J., Auger, P., An empirical investigation of online revenue sources for information goods, Decision Sciences Institute, Orlando, Florida, (2000).
- BarNir, A., Smith, K.A., Inter-firm alliances in the small business: The role of Social Networks, US Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship / Small Business Institute Directors' Association (USASBE / SBIDA), San Antonio, Texas, (2000).
- BarNir, A., Bobrowski, P.E., Dran, G.v., Williams, G.H., Microenterprise programs: The key to entrepreneurship?, Applied Business Research Conference (ABR), Denver, Colorado, (1999).
- BarNir, A., Auger, P., Gallaugher, J.M., The Internet as a hypercompetitive environment: The case of innovation and competitive proactiveness, Decision Sciences Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada, (1998).
- BarNir, A., Smith, K.A., Structure and strategy: Competitive Aggressiveness and horizontal cooperation, Decision Sciences Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada, (1998).
- BarNir, A., Internet presence and the firm's strategic orientation: Is there a relation?, Decision Sciences Institute, San Diego, California, (1997).
- BarNir, A., On the contribution of meta-analysis in organizational behavior research: A review, Eastern Academy of Management, -, New Jersey, (1997).
- BarNir, A., Smith, K.A., Top management team decision making: An informational or normative process?, Eastern Academy of Management, -, New Jersey, (1997).
- BarNir, A., Demography, decision-making, and top management groups: A social-facilitation interpretation, Eastern Academy of Management, Crystal City, Virginia, (1996).
- BarNir, A., Johnson, B.T., Escalation of commitment to a failing course of action: A meta-analysis, Academy of Management Conference, Vancouver, Canada, (1995).
- BarNir, A., Izraeli, D., Internal auditors as ethics officers, International Conference on Ethics in the Public Service, Jerusalem, Israel, (1993).
- Barnir, A. (Author & Presenter), DSI Annual Conference 2023, Gender differences in ethical decision making: The role of work context, Decision Sciences Institute, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2023).
- Barnir, A. (Author & Presenter), DSI Annual conference 2022, Pandemic Effects on Majoirty and Minority Groups' Entrepreneurial Intentions, Decision Sciences Institute, Houston, TX, United States of America. (2022).
- Barnir, A. (Author), DSI Annual conference 2021, The Effects of Achievement Goals and Fear of Failure on Resolving Ethical Dilemmas, Decision Sciences institute, VIrtual, United States of America. (2021 - 2021).
- Barnir, A. (Author & Presenter), DSI Annual conference, Gender in entrepreneurship: A stereotype threat perspective, Decision Sciences Institute, Washington DC, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
- Barnir, A. (Author & Presenter), Srivastavah, S. (Author), AOM annual meeting, Innovation, co-creation, and customer power: Direct and indirect effects, Academy of Management Conference, Anaheim, CA, United States of America. (2016).
- Srivastava, S. (Author & Presenter), BarNir, A. (Author), AOM Annual Meeting,, Customer interaction in entrepreneurial firms: The role of individual and product/service factors., Academy of Management Conference, Vancouver, Canada, United States of America. (2015).
Paper
Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research
- BarNir, A., "LEG Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2011 - 2011).
- BarNir, A., "COBA Research and Development Grant," Funded. (1999 - 1999).
- BarNir, A., "Small businesses and micro-enterprises: Investigating predictors of success," sponsored by University of North Texas, $2000 Funded. (1999 - 1999).
- BarNir, A., "Competitive strategies in emergent and established firms: Determinants, characteristics, and the liability of newness," sponsored by Syracuse University, $2250 Funded. (1997 - 1997).
- BarNir, A., "The Internet as a new competitive environment: The relation between electronic commerce, innovation, and strategic partnerships," sponsored by Syracuse University, $4500 Funded. (1997 - 1997).
- BarNir, A., "The role of social capital and structural arrangements in explaining intercompetitor behavior," sponsored by Syracuse University, $1500 Funded. (1997 - 1997).
- BarNir, A., "Managers' personal and social networks and firms' performance and strategic behavior," sponsored by Syracuse University, $500 Funded. (1996 - 1996).
- BarNir, A., "Managers' personal and social networks and firms' performance and strategic behavior," sponsored by Syracuse University, $500 Funded. (1996 - 1996).
Grant - Research
Service
University Service
- Committee Member, Promotion and Tenure. (2023 - Present).
- Committee Member, Policy Oversight Committee. (2020 - Present).
- Committee Member, Faculty Research Committee (University). (2019 - Present).
- Committee Member, UPC - Undergraduate Programs Committee. (2018 - Present).
- Program Coordinator (Coordinator), Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholarship program - RCOB Dean. (2009 - Present).
- Committee Member, Executive Committee. (2020 - 2022).
- Member, R1 Our Way - Taskforce (UNT Provost office). (2019 - 2022).
- Member, Grade Appeal Committee. (2020 - 2020).
- Committee Member, PAC - Personnel Affairs Committee. (2019 - 2020).
- Committee Chair, UPC - Undergraduate Programs Committee (College). (2019 - 2020).
- Director, Entrepreneurship Program Director. (2018 - December 31, 2020).
- Other (Virtual Round Table session co-host), PLP roundtable event. (September 9, 2020 - September 9, 2020).
- Committee Member, Search Committee - Asist/assoc position in entrepreneurship. (August 2019 - March 2020).
- Other (Reviewer / grader), Graduate program - comprehensive exams. (2019).
- Task Force Member, R1 Our Way - Provost task force (university). (2019).
- Committee Member, Search Committee - Assoc/full professor. (2019).
- Committee Chair, Search Committee - Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship. (2019).
- Member, UPC - Undergraduate Programs Committee (College). (2018 - 2019).
- Member, Faculty Mentoring Committee (University). (2017 - 2019).
- Other (Other Institutional Service Activities), Competition Judge (Department). (2018 - 2018).
- Member, GPC - Graduate Program Committee (Department). (2016 - 2018).
- Committee Member, Faculty Award Committee (University). (2012 - 2018).
- Member, CoB Reappointment, Promotion & Tenure (College). (2016 - 2017).
- Member, MPC - Masters Program Committee (College). (2016 - 2016).
- Committee Member, Family Business Committee (Department). (2013 - 2016).
- Committee Member, TA/TF Committee (University). (2013 - 2016).
- Task Force Member (Other Institutional Service Activities), Steering Committee for UNT Women Faculty Network (University). (2014 - 2015).
- Member, Faculty Load Committee (University). (2013 - 2015).
- Member, GPC - Graduate Program Committee (Department). (2012 - 2015).
- Director, Program Director - Entrepreneurship professional field (Department). (2008 - 2014).
- Member, Committee on Status of Women (University). (2010 - 2013).
- Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference. (2012 - 2012).
- Member, Search Committee- Senior Entrepreneurship Position (College). (2012 - 2012).
- Competition Judge. (2011 - 2011).
- Member, Entrepreneurship Advisory Council (College). (2011 - 2011).
- Faculty mentor. (2011 - 2011).
- Member, EC - Executive Committee (Department). (2010 - 2011).
- Competition judge. (2010 - 2010).
- Member, GPC - Graduate Program Committee (Department). (2008 - 2010).
- Competition Judge. (2009 - 2009).
- Minor professor. (2009 - 2009).
- Minor professor. (2009 - 2009).
- Reviewer. (2009 - 2009).
- Member, Search Committee (Department). (2009 - 2009).
- Other, UNT Eagle Student Success Programs (University). (2009 - 2009).
- Advisory board. (2008 - 2008).
- Decision Sciences Institute. (2008 - 2008).
- Member, EC - Executive committee (Department). (2008 - 2008).
- Advisory board. (2007 - 2007).
- Chairperson, GPC - Graduate Program Committee (Department). (2006 - 2007).
- Director, PhD Program director (Department). (2006 - 2007).
- Y.E.T. (Young Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow). (2003 - 2006).
- Committee Member, International Committee (College). (2004 - 2005).
- Member, GPC - Graduate Program Committee (Department). (2002 - 2005).
- Director, Program Director - Entrepreneurship professional field. (2001 - 2005).
- Chairperson, Grade Appeal Committee (Department). (2003 - 2003).
- Decision Sciences Institute. (2002 - 2002).
- Other (Editor), Newsletter Editor. (1999 - 2001).
- Other, Webmaster. (1999 - 2001).
Public Service
- Other (Other Community Service Activities), School volunteering. (2015 - 2015).
- Other (Other Community Service Activities), School volunteering. (2014 - 2014).
- Other (Other Community Service Activities), School volunteering. (2013 - 2013).
- Other (Other Community Service Activities), School volunteering. (2012 - 2012).
Professional Service
- Other (Editorial Review Board), Management Decision Journal. (2021 - Present).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Business Venturing. (2023).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Management Decision. (2023).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Entrepreneurship and Regional Development. (2022 - 2022).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Entrepreneurship Research Journal. (2022 - 2022).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Business Venturing. (2022 - 2022).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Management Decision. (2022).
- Session Chair, DSI Annual conference. (2021 - 2021).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Entrepreneurship Research Journal. (2021 - 2021).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Management Decision. (2020 - 2020).
- Track Organizer, International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Family Business. (2019 - 2019).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Business Venturing. (2019).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Business Venturing. (2019 - 2019).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Economics of Innovation & New Technology Journal. (2018 - 2018).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Business Venturing. (2018 - 2018).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Small Business Management. (2018 - 2018).
- Session Chair, Decision sciences Institute. Washington DC, DC. (2017 - 2017).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Entrepreneruship Research Journal. (2017 - 2017).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Small Business Management. (2017 - 2017).
- Session Chair, Academy of Management - Annual meeting. (2016 - 2016).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Business Venturing. (2016 - 2016).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship. (2016 - 2016).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Small Business Economics. (2016 - 2016).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Business Venturing. (2015 - 2015).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship. (2015 - 2015).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship. (2014 - 2014).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Management Decision Journal. (2014 - 2014).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Business Venturing. (2013 - 2013).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship. (2013 - 2013).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Small Business Management. (2013 - 2013).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Management Decision Journal. (2013 - 2013).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Academy of Management Conference. (2012 - 2012).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Small Business Management. (2012 - 2012).
- Committee Member, Murphy Enterprise Center. (2011 - 2011).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Academy of Management Conference. (2010 - 2010).
- Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Disssertation evaluator (University of Melbourne). (2010 - 2010).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship. (2010 - 2010).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Small Business Management. (2010 - 2010).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Academy of Management Conference. (2009 - 2009).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Academy of Management Southwest Conference. (2009 - 2009).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Decision Sciences Institute. (2009 - 2009).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Organization Science. (2009 - 2009).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, USASBE Conference. (2009 - 2009).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Decision Sciences Institute. (2008 - 2008).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Organization Science. (2007 - 2007).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Small Business Management. (2005 - 2006).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Organization Science. (2005 - 2005).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Business Venturing. (2003 - 2005).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Organization Studies. (2003 - 2004).
- Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Small Business Management. (2003 - 2003).
- Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Small Business Management. (2003 - 2003).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Academy of Management Conference. (2002 - 2002).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Decision Sciences Institute. San Diego, California. (2002 - 2002).
- Other (Other Professional Service Activities), The Internet Encyclopedia. (2002 - 2002).
- Officer, Other Officer, Academy of Management Conference. (2000 - 2002).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Decision Sciences Institute. San Diego, California. (2001 - 2001).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Academy of Management Conference. Chicago, Illinois. (1999 - 1999).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Academy of Management Conference. Chicago, Illinois. (1999 - 1999).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Decision Sciences Institute. Las Vegas, Nevada. (1998 - 1998).
- Reviewer, Conference Paper, Academy of Management Conference. Cincinnati, Ohio. (1996 - 1996).