Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Date of Award

8-1-2022

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Ph.D. in Business Administration

First Advisor

Richard J. Gentry

Second Advisor

Maria Gondo Berns

Third Advisor

Hyun-Soo Woo

School

University of Mississippi

Relational Format

dissertation/thesis

Abstract

The dissertation examines how the chief executive officer (CEO) personality traits have implications for the firm’s strategy. The first chapter discusses the relationship between CEO Big Five personality traits and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The next chapter is on CEO Big Five and equity analyst forecasts. The final chapter deals with how CEO personality traits relate to corporate governance aspects such as board independence and board diversity.

Concentration/Emphasis

Management

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