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My research focuses on the role of social structures in markets. I view markets as social structures that encompas social networks and market identities, both of which shape economic opportunities. Within this broad theoretical framework, I focus mainly on social status, initially theorized as positions in social structure, but more recently also theorized as an important aspect of market identities. Current projects explore the role of identity in the creation of markets for illegitimate products and in what kinds of markets robust market identities are most effective. I am on the editorial boards of Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, and Strategic Management Journal. I teach courses on corporate strategy, strategic alliances, social networks, and negotiations in the BBA, MBA, and Ph.D. programs and I received the 2003 BBA Student Award for Teaching Excellence. Academic Publications: The Use of Relational Discrimination to Manage Market Entry: When Do Social Status and Structural Holes Work Against You? Academy of Management Journal, 51 (2008): 723-743. Staging Exchange Partner Choices: When Do Status and Reputation Matter? Academy of Management Journal, 51 (2008): 495-516 (with Aradhana Roy). Should We Stay or Should We Go? Accountability, Status Anxiety, and Client Defections. Administrative Science Quarterly, 51 (2006): 97-128. Who Gets Wall Street's Attention? How Alliance Announcements and Alliance Density Affect Analyst Coverage. Strategic Organization, 2 (2004): 293-312. Corporate Elites and Corporate Strategy: How Demographic Preferences and Structural Position Shape the Scope of the Firm. Strategic Management Journal, 25 (2004): 507-524 (with Edward J. Zajac). The Role of Network Resources in Market Entry: Commercial Banks' Entry Into Investment Banking, 1991-1997. Administrative Science Quarterly, 48 (2003): 466-497. My papers may be downloaded here. Teaching Materials: Blu-ray Versus HD DVD (case and teaching note) |
