Papers by Constance James
Recent studies of the relative size of corporate and industry effects have used ANOVA, Variance C... more Recent studies of the relative size of corporate and industry effects have used ANOVA, Variance Components Analysis and Simultaneous Equations (Roquebert, Philips and Westfall 1996; McGahan and Porter, 1997a; 1997b, Brush, Bromiley and Hendrikx, forthcoming). This paper provides a comprehensive evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques for evaluating the relative importance of effects. Using a Monte Carlo approach, we empirically compare these techniques. Based on bias and precision of estimation, the simultaneous equation estimates and particularly standardized beta provide the best estimates of effect size.
Proceedings - Academy of Management, 2013
With an increasing importance of corporate codes of ethics and business conduct in the global mar... more With an increasing importance of corporate codes of ethics and business conduct in the global marketplace, students need to be more effectively prepared to understand the impact of corporate social...
The CASE Journal, 2018
Synopsis Over the last two decades, Under Armour (UA) has emerged from being the “underdog” in th... more Synopsis Over the last two decades, Under Armour (UA) has emerged from being the “underdog” in the sports apparel and footwear industry to being a leader in the industry, with a fierce attention to performance and great skill at picking up-and-coming athletes who emerge as superstars. This case underscores its administrative heritage, competitive strategy, and growth potential as a global player in a highly competitive industry. It addresses the tension between being a performance brand while launching lines for women vs technology applications and conflicts between its growth strategy and macro-economic forces. It highlights areas in which it has succeeded against macro-economic forces and where it has not. Research methodology The research relies primarily on secondary sources and countless studies of UA and its major competitors. Primary research is based on databases, videos of UA’s Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Plank, and articles from Bloomberg to The Baltimore Sun (UA’s head...
Organizational Dynamics, 2003
Journal of Management Education, 2007
This article presents a classroom ethical decision-making exercise designed to help students make... more This article presents a classroom ethical decision-making exercise designed to help students make reasoned ethical decisions while gaining insight into their own and others' ethical decision-making strategies. During the exercise, students individually analyze an original mini-case, then meet in small groups to reach consensus on the advice and ethical decision-making strategy to offer the entrepreneur in the case. The exercise satisfies three learning objectives for students: understanding ethical decision-making strategies, increasing awareness of one's own ethical decision-making criteria, and understanding the bases for diverse group members' (often different) ethical decision-making strategies. Evidence of student learning shows that these three learning objectives are exceeded in that the exercise also spurs students to integrate their learning of ethical decision making with their learning of the organizational behavior concepts of group dynamics, conflict managem...
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Papers by Constance James