Abstract Humility, defined as a multidimensional construct comprising an accurate assessment of one’s characteristics, ability to acknowledge limitations and strengths, low self-focus, is complex trait potentially counterbalance detrimental effects “negative” personal traits (e.g., narcissism), thereby making it relevant researchers practitioners in Management Psychology. Whereas the study humi...

This study suggests the Canadian market for corporate control penalizes sub-optimal management. High turnover rates are observed for the Canadian top managers (Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) or presidents) in the target firms and executives who have been replaced are less likely to find similar executive positions in other public firms. In addition, this study shows target firms usually have p...

We study the effects of competitive preferences, where Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) compare their wage to the wage of other CEOs within the same industry, and derive utility from being ahead of them. We show that such social concerns work in the direction of CEO wages being positively correlated, in contrast to the Relative Performance Evaluation hypothesis, but consistent with several empir...

Given that chief nursing officers (CNOs) play a critical role in hospital organizations and require a diverse set of executive leadership and professional competencies, what competencies are most critical? What kind of support is needed for a leader who is new to this executive role? What is needed to successfully on-board an experienced leader who is new to the organization? How can a CNO demo...