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Ireland, Robert University Distinguished Professor and Executive Associate Dean
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- Distinguished Professor, Management, Mays Business School
- Executive Associate Dean, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University
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Ireland, R. D., Withers, M. C., Harrison, J. S., Boss, D. S., & Scoresby, R.
(2023).
Strategic Entrepreneurship: A Review and Research Agenda. 47(2), 495-523.
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Filatotchev, I., Ireland, R. D., & Stahl, G. K.
(2022).
Contextualizing Management Research: An Open Systems Perspective. 59(4), 1036-1056.
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Su, S., Costanzo, L. A., Lange, K., Ghobadian, A., Hitt, M. A., & Ireland, R. D.
(2022).
How Does Guanxi Shape Entrepreneurial Behaviour? The Case of Family Businesses in China. British Journal of Management.
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Chirico, F., Ireland, R. D., Pittino, D., & Sanchez-Famoso, V.
(2022).
Radical innovation in (multi)family owned firms. Journal of Business Venturing.
37(3), 106194-106194.
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Kreiser, P. M., Kuratko, D. F., Covin, J. G., Ireland, R. D., & Hornsby, J. S.
(2021).
Corporate entrepreneurship strategy: extending our knowledge boundaries through configuration theory. Small Business Economics: an international journal.
56(2), 739-758.
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Chirico, F., Welsh, D., Ireland, R. D., & Sieger, P.
(2021).
Family versus Non-Family Firm Franchisors: Behavioural and Performance Differences. Journal of Management Studies.
58(1), 165-200.
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Li, D., Hitt, M. A., Batjargal, B., Ireland, R. D., Miller, T. L., & Cuervo-Cazurra, A.
(2021).
Institutions and entrepreneurship in a non-ergodic world. Global Strategy Journal.
11(4), 523-547.
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Scoresby, R. B., Withers, M. C., & Ireland, R. D.
(2021).
The effect of CEO regulatory focus on changes to investments in R&D. Journal of Product Innovation Management.
38(4), 401-420.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2021).
Tribute for Michael (Mike) Wright. Foundations and Trends in Entrepreneurship.
17(7), 718-720.
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Han, T., Ghobadian, A., Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & O'Regan, N.
(2020).
Sentiment-Driven Merger Waves. Academy of Management Proceedings.
2020(1), 15380-15380.
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Carnes, C., Gilstrap, F. E., Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., Matz, J. W., & Woodman, R. W.
(2019).
Transforming a traditional research organization through public entrepreneurship. Business Horizons.
62(4), 437-449.
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Pati, R. K., Nandakumar, M. K., Ghobadian, A., Ireland, R. D., & O'Regan, N.
(2018).
Business model design-performance relationship under external and internal contingencies: Evidence from SMEs in an emerging economy. Long Range Planning.
51(5), 750-769.
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Withers, M. C., Ireland, R. D., Miller, D., Harrison, J. S., & Boss, D. S.
(2018).
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE SHIFTS: THE INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON SHIFTS IN MARKET COMMONALITY. ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW.
43(3), 349-370.
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Chen, V. Z., Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., Jackson, S. E., Rousseau, D. M., & Walsh, J. P.
(2017).
Time is Ripe for Knowledge Synthesis: (Re)inventing Technologies, Outlets, and Incentives. Academy of Management Proceedings.
2017(1), 12347-12347.
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Xu, K., Ireland, R. D., & Hitt, M. A.
(2017).
How Do Formal and Informal Economies Fuel International Entrepreneurship in R&D-intensive Firms?. Academy of Management Proceedings.
2017(1), 12269-12269.
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McKenny, A. F., Allison, T. H., Ketchen, D., Short, J. C., & Ireland, R. D.
(2017).
How Should Crowdfunding Research Evolve? A Survey of the Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice Editorial Board. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
41(2), 291-304.
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Short, J. C., Ketchen, D., McKenny, A. F., Allison, T. H., & Ireland, R. D.
(2017).
Research on Crowdfunding: Reviewing the (Very Recent) Past and Celebrating the Present. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
41(2), 149-160.
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Sutter, C., Webb, J., Kistruck, G., Ketchen, D., & Ireland, R. D.
(2017).
Transitioning entrepreneurs from informal to formal markets. Journal of Business Venturing.
32(4), 420-442.
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Jaskiewicz, P., Combs, J. G., Ketchen, D., & Ireland, R. D.
(2016).
ENDURING ENTREPRENEURSHIP: ANTECEDENTS, TRIGGERING MECHANISMS, AND OUTCOMES. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal.
10(4), 337-345.
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West, B., Hillenbrand, C., Money, K., Ghobadian, A., & Ireland, R. D.
(2016).
Exploring the Impact of Social Axioms on Firm Reputation: A Stakeholder Perspective. British Journal of Management.
27(2), 249-270.
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Pryor, C., Webb, J. W., Ireland, R. D., & Ketchen, D.
(2016).
Toward An Integration of the Behavioral and Cognitive Influences on the Entrepreneurship Process. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal.
10(1), 21-42.
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Whitaker, J., New, J. R., & Ireland, R. D.
(2016).
MOOCs and the Online Delivery of Business Education What's new? What's not? What now?. Academy of Management Learning and Education.
15(2), 345-365.
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Payne, G. T., & Ireland, R. D.
(2015).
It Takes a Village: Ethical Publishing of Family Business Research. Family Business Review.
28(2), 96-103.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2015).
OUR ACADEMY, OUR FUTURE. ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW.
40(2), 151-162.
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Josefy, M., Kuban, S., Ireland, R. D., & Hitt, M. A.
(2015).
All Things Great and Small: Organizational Size, Boundaries of the Firm, and a Changing Environment. The Academy of Management Annals.
9(1), 715-802.
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Josefy, M., Kuban, S., Ireland, R. D., & Hitt, M. A.
(2015).
All Things Great and Small: Organizational Size, Boundaries of the Firm, and a Changing Environment. The Academy of Management Annals.
9(1), 715-802.
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Hughes, M., Morgan, R. E., Ireland, R. D., & Hughes, P.
(2014).
SOCIAL CAPITAL AND LEARNING ADVANTAGES: A PROBLEM OF ABSORPTIVE CAPACITY. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal.
8(3), 214-233.
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Han, C., & Ireland, R.
(2014).
Performance measurement of the KCS customs selectivity system. Risk Management: an international journal.
16(1), 25-43.
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Webb, J. W., Ireland, R. D., & Ketchen, D.
(2014).
Toward a Greater Understanding of Entrepreneurship and Strategy in the Informal Economy. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal.
8(1), 1-15.
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Ketchen, D., Ireland, R. D., & Webb, J. W.
(2014).
Toward a Research Agenda for the Informal Economy: A Survey of the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal's Editorial Board. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal.
8(1), 95-100.
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Chirico, F., Welsh, D. H., & Ireland, R. D.
(2014).
When do Family-firm Franchisors Outperform nonfamily-firm Franchisors?. Academy of Management Proceedings.
2014(1), 16018-16018.
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Holmes Jr., R. M., Holcomb, T. R., Klein, P. G., & Ireland, R. D.
(2014).
A Judgmental Decision-Making Approach to Entrepreneurship: Toward a Behavioral Model. Academy of Management Proceedings.
2014(1), 15844-15844.
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Withers, M. C., Boss, D. S., & Ireland, R. D.
(2014).
Dedicated to Our Executive? The Influence of Dedicated Institutional Investors on CEO Succession. Academy of Management Proceedings.
2014(1), 11557-11557.
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Boyd, B. K., Bergh, D. D., Ireland, R. D., & Ketchen, D.
(2013).
Constructs in Strategic Management. Organizational Research Methods.
16(1), 3-14.
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Bruton, G. D., Ketchen, D., & Ireland, R. D.
(2013).
Entrepreneurship as a solution to poverty. Journal of Business Venturing.
28(6), 683-689.
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Carnes, C. M., & Ireland, R. D.
(2013).
Familiness and Innovation: Resource Bundling as the Missing Link. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
37(6), 1399-1419.
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Webb, J. W., Bruton, G. D., Tihanyi, L., & Ireland, R. D.
(2013).
Research on entrepreneurship in the informal economy: Framing a research agenda. Journal of Business Venturing.
28(5), 598-614.
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Giudici, A., Reinmoeller, P., Ireland, R. D., & Tihanyi, L.
(2013).
Entrepreneurs' Repertoire of Networking Behaviors and the Design of Networking Initiatives. Academy of Management Proceedings.
2013(1), 12878-12878.
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Sirmon, D., Chirico, F., & Ireland, R. D.
(2013).
The Challenge of Product Innovation in Family Firms. Academy of Management Proceedings.
2013(1), 12531-12531.
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Ketchen, D., Ireland, R. D., & Baker, L. T.
(2013).
The Use of Archival Proxies in Strategic Management Studies: Castles Made of Sand?. Organizational Research Methods.
16(1), 32-42.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2012).
Management Research and Managerial Practice: A Complex and Controversial Relationship. Academy of Management Learning and Education.
11(2), 263-271.
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Li, D., Eden, L., Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Garrett, R. P.
(2012).
Governance in Multilateral R&D Alliances. Organization science.
23(4), 1191-1210.
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Bruton, G. D., Ireland, R. D., & Ketchen, D.
(2012).
Toward a Research Agenda on the Informal Economy. Academy of Management Perspectives.
26(3), 1-11.
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Sirmon, D. G., Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Gilbert, B. A.
(2011).
Resource Orchestration to Create Competitive Advantage: Breadth, Depth, and Life Cycle Effects. Journal of Management.
37(5), 1390-1412.
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Webb, J. W., Ireland, R. D., Hitt, M. A., Kistruck, G. M., & Tihanyi, L.
(2011).
Where is the opportunity without the customer? An integration of marketing activities, the entrepreneurship process, and institutional theory. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science.
39(4), 537-554.
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Combs, J. G., Ketchen, D., Ireland, R. D., & Webb, J. W.
(2011).
The Role of Resource Flexibility in Leveraging Strategic Resources. Journal of Management Studies.
48(5), 1098-1125.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., Sirmon, D. G., & Trahms, C. A.
(2011).
Strategic Entrepreneurship: Creating Value for Individuals, Organizations, and Society. Academy of Management Perspectives.
25(2), 57-75.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., Sirmon, D. G., & Trahms, C. A.
(2011).
Strategic Entrepreneurship: Creating Value for Individuals, Organizations, and Society. Academy of Management Perspectives.
25(2), 57-75.
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Hughes, M., Morgan, R. E., Ireland, R. D., & Hughes, P.
(2011).
Network behaviours, social capital, and organisational learning in high-growth entrepreneurial firms. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business.
12(3), 257-257.
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Chirico, F., Ireland, R. D., & Sirmon, D. G.
(2011).
Franchising and the Family Firm: Creating Unique Sources of Advantage Through "Familiness". Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
35(3), 483-501.
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Kistruck, G. M., Webb, J. W., Sutter, C. J., & Ireland, R. D.
(2011).
Microfranchising in Base-of-the-Pyramid Markets: Institutional Challenges and Adaptations to the Franchise Model. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
35(3), 503-531.
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Connelly, B. L., Certo, S. T., Ireland, R. D., & Reutzel, C. R.
(2011).
Signaling Theory: A Review and Assessment. Journal of Management.
37(1), 39-67.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2010).
From the editors our time at the helm. Academy of Management Journal.
53(6), 1229-1233.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2010).
OUR TIME AT THE HELM. Academy of Management Journal.
53(6), 1229-1233.
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Webb, J. W., Kistruck, G. M., Ireland, R. D., & Ketchen, D.
(2010).
The Entrepreneurship Process in Base of the Pyramid Markets: The Case of Multinational Enterprise/Nongovernment Organization Alliances. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
34(3), 555-581.
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Webb, J. W., Ketchen, D. J., & Ireland, R. D.
(2010).
Strategic entrepreneurship within family-controlled firms: Opportunities and challenges. Journal of Family Business Strategy.
1(2), 67-77.
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Connelly, B. L., Ireland, R. D., Reutzel, C. R., & Coombs, J. E.
(2010).
The Power and Effects of Entrepreneurship Research. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
34(1), 131-149.
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Ketchen, D. J., & Ireland, R. D.
(2010).
Upon Further Review: A Survey of the Academy of Management Journal 's Editorial Board. Academy of Management Journal.
53(2), 208-217.
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Short, J. C., Ketchen, D., Combs, J. G., & Ireland, R. D.
(2010).
Research Methods in Entrepreneurship Opportunities and Challenges. Organizational Research Methods.
13(1), 6-15.
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Short, J. C., Ketchen, D., Shook, C. L., & Ireland, R. D.
(2010).
The Concept of "Opportunity" in Entrepreneurship Research: Past Accomplishments and Future Challenges. Journal of Management.
36(1), 40-65.
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Webb, J. W., Tihanyi, L., Ireland, R. D., & Sirmon, D. G.
(2009).
YOU SAY ILLEGAL, I SAY LEGITIMATE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE INFORMAL ECONOMY. ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW.
34(3), 492-510.
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Colquitt, J. A., & Ireland, R. D.
(2009).
TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF AMJ'S REVIEWER EVALUATION FORM. Academy of Management Journal.
52(2), 224-228.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2009).
From The Editors: When Is A New Paper Really New?. Academy of Management Journal.
52(1), 9-10.
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Holcomb, T. R., Ireland, R. D., Holmes, R., & Hitt, M. A.
(2009).
Architecture of Entrepreneurial Learning: Exploring the Link Among Heuristics, Knowledge, and Action. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
33(1), 167-192.
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Ireland, R. D., Covin, J. G., & Kuratko, D. F.
(2009).
Conceptualizing Corporate Entrepreneurship Strategy. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
33(1), 19-46.
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Ireland, R. D., & Webb, J. W.
(2009).
Crossing the great divide of strategic entrepreneurship: Transitioning between exploration and exploitation. Business Horizons.
52(5), 469-479.
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Coombs, J. E., Deeds, D. L., & Ireland, R. D.
(2009).
PLACING THE CHOICE BETWEEN EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION IN CONTEXT: A STUDY OF GEOGRAPHY AND NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal.
3(3), 261-279.
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Holcomb, T. R., Ireland, R. D., Holmes, R. M., & Hitt, M. A.
(2009).
Architecture of Entrepreneurial Learning: Exploring the Link Among Heuristics, Knowledge, and Action. 33(1), 173-198.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2008).
Strength as the Foundation for Continuing Success. Academy of Management Journal.
51(1), 9-12.
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Ireland, R. D., Tihanyi, L., & Webb, J. W.
(2008).
A tale of two politico-economic systems: Implications for entrepreneurship in Central and Eastern Europe. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
32(1), 107-130.
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Li, D., Eden, L., Hitt, M. A., & Ireland, R. D.
(2008).
Friends, acquaintances, or strangers? Partner selection in R&D alliances. Academy of Management Journal.
51(2), 315-334.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2008).
From the Editors Your Manuscript'S Journey Through the AMJ Review Process. Academy of Management Journal.
51(3), 409-412.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2008).
Revisiting AMJ 'S Revise-and-Resubmit Process. Academy of Management Journal.
51(6), 1049-1050.
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Ireland, R. D., & Ketchen, D.
(2008).
Interesting problems and interesting research: A path to effective exchanges between managers and scholars. Business Horizons.
51(1), 65-71.
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Ireland, R. D., & Webb, J. W.
(2007).
A cross-disciplinary exploration of entrepreneurship research. Journal of Management.
33(6), 891-927.
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Ireland, R. D., & Webb, J. W.
(2007).
A multi-theoretic perspective on trust and power in strategic supply chains. Journal of Operations Management.
25(2), 482-497.
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Connelly, B. L., Hitt, M. A., DeNisi, A. S., & Ireland, R. D.
(2007).
Expatriates and Corporate-Level International Strategy: Governing with the Knowledge Contract. 45(3), 564-581.
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Pisano, V., Ireland, R. D., Hitt, M. A., & Webb, J. W.
(2007).
International entrepreneurship in emerging economies: the role of social capital, knowledge development and entrepreneurial actions. International Journal of Technology Management.
38(1-2), 11-28.
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Upson, J. W., Ketchen, D., & Ireland, R. D.
(2007).
A key to the effectiveness of strategic supply chain management. Organizational Dynamics.
36(1), 78-92.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2007).
Customer service and the 14foot wire. Business Horizons.
50(1), 3-6.
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Connelly, B., Hitt, M. A., DeNisi, A. S., & Ireland, R. D.
(2007).
Expatriates and corporate-level international strategy: governing with the knowledge contract. Management Decision.
45(3), 564-581.
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Ketchen, D., Ireland, R. D., & Snow, C. C.
(2007).
STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP, COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION, AND WEALTH CREATION. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal.
1(3-4), 371-385.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2007).
STRATEGY vs. ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal.
1(1-2), 7-10.
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Hughes, M., Ireland, R. D., & Morgan, R. E.
(2007).
Stimulating dynamic value: Social capital and business incubation as a pathway to competitive success. Long Range Planning.
40(2), 154-177.
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Ireland, R. D., & Webb, J. W.
(2007).
Strategic entrepreneurship: Creating competitive advantage through streams of innovation. Business Horizons.
50(1), 49-59.
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Liu, Y., Combs, J. G., Ketchen, D. J., & Ireland, R. D.
(2007).
The value of human resource management for organizational performance. Business Horizons.
50(6), 503-511.
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Sirmon, D. G., Hitt, M. A., & Ireland, R. D.
(2007).
Managing firm resources in dynamic environments to create value: Looking inside the black box. ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW.
32(1), 273-292.
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Ireland, R. D., Kuratko, D. F., & Morris, M. H.
(2006).
A health audit for corporate entrepreneurship: innovation at all levels: part I. Journal of Business Strategy.
27(1), 10-17.
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Ireland, R. D., Kuratko, D. F., & Morris, M. H.
(2006).
A health audit for corporate entrepreneurship: innovation at all levels: part II. Journal of Business Strategy.
27(2), 21-30.
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Combs, J. G., Ketchen, D., & Ireland, R. D.
(2006).
Effectively managing service chain organizations. Organizational Dynamics.
35(4), 357-371.
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Alvarez, S. A., Ireland, R. D., & Reuer, J. J.
(2006).
Entrepreneurship and strategic alliances. Journal of Business Venturing.
21(4), 401-404.
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Deeds, D. L., Coombs, J. E., & Ireland, R. D.
(2006).
Putting Knowledge Search Strategies in Context: A Study of Geography and Research Productivity
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Bartunek, J. M., Rynes, S. L., & Ireland, R. D.
(2006).
What makes management research interesting, and why does it matter?. Academy of Management Journal.
49(1), 9-15.
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Kuratko, D. F., Ireland, R. D., Covin, J. G., & Hornsby, J. S.
(2005).
A model of middle-level managers' entrepreneurial behavior. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
29(6), 699-716.
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Ireland, R. D., & Hitt, M. A.
(2005).
Achieving and maintaining strategic competitiveness in the 21(st) century: The role of strategic leadership. 19(4), 63-77.
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Rynes, S. L., Hillman, A., Ireland, R. D., Kirkman, B., Law, K., Miller, C. C., Rajagopalan, N., & Shapiro, D.
(2005).
Everything You've Always Wanted to Know about AMJ (But May Have Been Afraid to Ask). Academy of Management Journal.
48(5), 737-737.
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Miller, C. C., & Ireland, R. D.
(2005).
Intuition in strategic decision making: Friend or foe in the fast-paced 21(st) century?. 19(1), 19-30.
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Ireland, R. D., Reutzel, C. R., & Webb, J. W.
(2005).
Entrepreneurship Research in AMJ : What Has Been Published, and What Might the Future Hold?. Academy of Management Journal.
48(4), 556-564.
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Rynes, S. L., Hillman, A., Ireland, R. D., Kirkman, B., Law, K., Miller, C. C., Rajagopalan, N., & Shapiro, D.
(2005).
Everything You've Always Wanted to Know about AMJ (But May Have Been Afraid to Ask). Academy of Management Journal.
48(5), 732-737.
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Minnick, D. J., & Ireland, R. D.
(2005).
Inside the new organization: a blueprint for surviving restructuring, downsizing, acquisitions and outsourcing. Journal of Business Strategy.
26(1), 18-25.
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Ireland, R. D., & Miller, C. C.
(2004).
Decision-making and firm success. Academy of Management Perspectives.
18(4), 8-12.
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Ireland, R. D., Hitt, M. A., & Sirmon, D. G.
(2003).
A Model of Strategic Entrepreneurship: The Construct and its Dimensions. Journal of Management.
29(6), 963-989.
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Ireland, R. D., Hitt, M. A., & Sirmon, D. G.
(2003).
A model of strategic entrepreneurship: The construct and its dimensions. Journal of Management.
29(6), 963-989.
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Greve, H. R.
(2003).
Book Reviews. Administrative Science Quarterly.
48(2), 348-351.
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Dess, G. G., Ireland, R. D., Zahra, S. A., Floyd, S. W., Janney, J. J., & Lane, P. J.
(2003).
Emerging Issues in Corporate Entrepreneurship. Journal of Management.
29(3), 351-378.
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Dess, G.
(2003).
Emerging Issues in Corporate Entrepreneurship. Journal of Management.
29(3), 351-378.
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IRELAND, R. D., KURATKO, D. F., & COVIN, J. G.
(2003).
ANTECEDENTS, ELEMENTS, AND CONSEQUENCES OF CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP STRATEGY. Academy of Management Proceedings.
2003(1), l1-l6.
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Garvis, D. M., Ireland, R. D., & Zahra, S. A.
(2003).
Characteristics and Outcomes of Entrepreneurial Collaborations. Management Research: the journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management.
1(3), 213-225.
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Cameron, K. S., Ireland, R. D., Lussier, R. N., New, J. R., & Robbins, S. P.
(2003).
Management Textbooks as Propaganda. Journal of Management Education.
27(6), 711-729.
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Cameron, K. S., Ireland, R. D., Lussier, R. N., New, J. R., & Robbins, S. P.
(2003).
Replies to Commentaries on Management Textbooks as Propaganda. Journal of Management Education.
27(6), 739-743.
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Ireland, R. D., Hitt, M. A., & Vaidyanath, D.
(2002).
Alliance Management as a Source of Competitive Advantage. Journal of Management.
28(3), 413-446.
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Harrison, J. S., Hitt, M. A., Hoskisson, R. E., & Ireland, R. D.
(2001).
Resource complementarity in business combinations: Extending the logic to organizational alliances. Journal of Management.
27(6), 679-690.
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Kuratko, D. F., Ireland, R. D., & Hornsby, J. S.
(2001).
Improving firm performance through entrepreneurial actions: Acordia's corporate entrepreneurship strategy. Academy of Management Perspectives.
15(4), 60-71.
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Ireland, R. D., Hitt, M. A., Camp, S. M., & Sexton, D. L.
(2001).
Integrating entrepreneurship and strategic management actions to create firm wealth. Academy of Management Perspectives.
15(1), 49-63.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., Camp, S. M., & Sexton, D. L.
(2001).
Strategic entrepreneurship: entrepreneurial strategies for wealth creation. Strategic Management Journal.
22(6‐7), 479-491.
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Palich, L. E., Ireland, R. D., & Bagby, D. R.
(2000).
Strategy in the entrepreneurial millenium: Countertrade as an emerging opportunity for entrepreneurial firms. 244-249.
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Zahra, S. A., Ireland, R. D., & Hitt, M. A.
(2000).
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION BY NEW VENTURE FIRMS: INTERNATIONAL DIVERSITY, MODE OF MARKET ENTRY, TECHNOLOGICAL LEARNING, AND PERFORMANCE. Academy of Management Journal.
43(5), 925-950.
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Zahra, S. A., Ireland, R. D., & Hitt, M. A.
(2000).
International Expansion by New Venture Firms: International Diversity, Mode of Market Entry, Technological Learning, and Performance. Academy of Management Journal.
43(5), 925-950.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Lee, H. U.
(2000).
Technological learning, knowledge management, firm growth and performance: an introductory essay. Journal of Engineering and Technology Management.
17(3-4), 231-246.
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Zahra, S. A., Ireland, R. D., Gutierrez, I., & Hitt, M. A.
(2000).
Privatization and Entrepreneurial Transformation: Emerging Issues and a Future Research Agenda. ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW.
25(3), 509-509.
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Zahra, S. A., Ireland, R. D., Gutierrez, I., & Hitt, M. A.
(2000).
Privatization and entrepreneurial transformation: Emerging issues and a future research agenda. ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW.
25(3), 509-524.
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Ireland, R. D., & Hitt, M. A.
(1999).
Achieving and maintaining strategic competitiveness in the 21st century. The Academy of Management Perspectives.
13(1), 43-57.
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Ireland, R. D., & Hitt, M. A.
(1999).
Achieving and maintaining strategic competitiveness in the 21st century: The role of strategic leadership. IEEE Engineering Management Review.
27(4), 51-64.
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Ireland, R. D., & Hitt, M. A.
(1999).
Achieving and maintaining strategic competitiveness in the 21 st century: The role of strategic leadership. Academy of Management Perspectives.
13(1), 43-57.
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Hitt, M., Harrison, J., Ireland, R. D., & Best, A.
(1998).
Attributes of Successful and Unsuccessful Acquisitions of US Firms. British Journal of Management.
9(2), 91-114.
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Hitt, M. A., Hoskisson, R. E., & Ireland, R. D.
(1994).
A Mid-Range Theory of the Interactive Effects of International and Product Diversification on Innovation and Performance. Journal of Management.
20(2), 297-326.
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Ireland, R. D., Ramsower, R. M., & Ramsower, R. M.
(1994).
Critical Business Trends: Views from a Business School's Advisory Board. Journal of Education for Business.
69(4), 190-194.
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Ireland, R. D., Hitt, M. A., & Williams, J. C.
(1992).
Self-confidence and decisiveness: Prerequisites for effective management in the 1990s. Business Horizons.
35(1), 36-43.
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Hitt, M. A., Hoskisson, R. E., Ireland, R. D., & Harrison, J. S.
(1991).
Are acquisitions a poison pill for innovation?. Academy of Management Perspectives.
5(4), 22-34.
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HARRISON, J. S., HITT, M. A., HOSKISSON, R. E., & IRELAND, R. D.
(1991).
SYNERGIES AND POSTACQUISITION PERFORMANCE - DIFFERENCES VERSUS SIMILARITIES IN RESOURCE ALLOCATIONS. Journal of Management.
17(1), 173-190.
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HITT, M. A., HOSKISSON, R. E., IRELAND, R. D., & HARRISON, J. S.
(1991).
EFFECTS OF ACQUISITIONS ON RESEARCH-AND-DEVELOPMENT INPUTS AND OUTPUTS. Academy of Management Journal.
34(3), 693-706.
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Hitt, M. A., Hoskisson, R. E., Ireland, R. D., & Harrison, J. S.
(1991).
Effects Of Acquisitions on R&D Inputs and Outputs. Academy of Management Journal.
34(3), 693-706.
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DESS, G. G., IRELAND, R. D., & HITT, M. A.
(1990).
INDUSTRY EFFECTS AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT RESEARCH. Journal of Management.
16(1), 7-27.
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HITT, M. A., HOSKISSON, R. E., & IRELAND, R. D.
(1990).
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS AND MANAGERIAL COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION IN M-FORM FIRMS. Strategic Management Journal.
11, 29-47.
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Ireland, R. D., Hitt, M. A., & Skivington, J.
(1990).
Managing R&D in Diversified Companies. Research Technology Management: international journal of research management.
33(4), 37-42.
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IRELAND, R. D., HITT, M. A., & SKIVINGTON, J.
(1990).
MANAGING RESEARCH-AND-DEVELOPMENT IN DIVERSIFIED COMPANIES. RESEARCH-TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT.
33(4), 37-42.
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Hitt, M. A., Hoskisson, R. E., Ireland, R. D., & Harrison, J.
(1989).
Acquisitive Growth Strategy and Relative R&D Intensity: The Effects of Leverage, Diversification, and Size. Academy of Management Proceedings.
1989(1), 22-26.
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Lumpkin, J. R., & Ireland, R. D.
(1988).
Screening Practices of New Business Incubators: The Evaluation of Critical Success Factors. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
12(4), 59-81.
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Hitt, M. A., & Ireland, R. D.
(1987).
Peters and Waterman Revisited: The Unended Quest for Excellence. Academy of Management Perspectives.
1(2), 91-98.
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HITT, M. A., & IRELAND, R. D.
(1987).
BUILDING COMPETITIVE STRENGTH IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS. Long Range Planning.
20(1), 115-122.
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Hitt, M. A., & Ireland, R. D.
(1987).
Building competitive strength in international markets Long Range Planning, 20 (1), 115122 (February 1987). Long Range Planning.
20(4), 130-130.
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Ireland, R. D., & Van Auken, P. M.
(1987).
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Research: An Historical Typology and Directions for Future Research. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
11(4), 9-20.
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IRELAND, R. D., HITT, M. A., BETTIS, R. A., & DEPORRAS, D. A.
(1987).
STRATEGY FORMULATION PROCESSES - DIFFERENCES IN PERCEPTIONS OF STRENGTH AND WEAKNESSES INDICATORS AND ENVIRONMENTAL UNCERTAINTY BY MANAGERIAL LEVEL. Strategic Management Journal.
8(5), 469-485.
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HITT, M. A., & IRELAND, R. D.
(1986).
RELATIONSHIPS AMONG CORPORATE LEVEL DISTINCTIVE COMPETENCES, DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY, CORPORATE STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE. Journal of Management Studies.
23(4), 401-416.
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HITT, M. A., & IRELAND, R. D.
(1985).
STRATEGY, CONTEXTUAL FACTORS, AND PERFORMANCE. Human Relations.
38(8), 793-812.
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VanAuken, P. M., & Ireland, R. D.
(1985).
TRUE SMALL BUSINESS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. Policy Studies Journal (PSJ).
13(4), 776-779.
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HITT, M. A., & IRELAND, R. D.
(1985).
CORPORATE DISTINCTIVE COMPETENCE, STRATEGY, INDUSTRY AND PERFORMANCE. Strategic Management Journal.
6(3), 273-293.
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Hitt, M. A., & Ireland, R. D.
(1984).
CORPORATE DISTINCTIVE COMPETENCE AND PERFORMANCE: EFFECTS OF PERCEIVED ENVIRONMENTAL UNCERTAINTY (PEU), SIZE, AND TECHNOLOGY. Decision Sciences.
15(3), 324-349.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., Keats, B. W., & Vianna, A.
(1983).
MEASURING SUBUNIT EFFECTIVENESS. Decision Sciences.
14(1), 87-102.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Stadter, G.
(1982).
Functional importance and company performance: Moderating effects of grand strategy and industry type. Strategic Management Journal.
3(4), 315-330.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Palia, K. A.
(1982).
Industrial Firms' Grand Strategy and Functional Importance: Moderating Effects of Technology and Uncertainty. Academy of Management Journal.
25(2), 265-298.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Palia, K. A.
(1982).
Industrial Firms' Grand Strategy and Functional Importance: Moderating Effects of Technology and Uncertainty. Academy of Management Journal.
25(2), 265-298.
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Sexton, D. L., Van Auken, P. M., & Ireland, R. D.
(1981).
Directions for Future Research in Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
6(1), 52-55.
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Manzer, L. L., Ireland, R. D., & Van Auken, P. M.
(1980).
A Matrix Approach to Vendor Selection for Small Business Buyers*. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice.
4(3), 21-28.
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Van Auken, P. M., & Ireland, R. D.
(1979).
Management History as Prologue to Future Management Philosophy. Academy of Management Proceedings.
1979(1), 7-11.
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Ireland, R. D., Van Auken, P. M., & Lewis, P. V.
(1978).
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Organization Climate and Communication Climate. Journal of Business Communication.
16(1), 3-10.
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Van Auken, P. M., & Ireland, R. D.
(1978).
An Historical Review of Management Philosophy. Academy of Management Proceedings.
1978(1), 7-11.
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HITT, M. A., HOSKISSON, R. E., & IRELAND, R. D.
A MIDRANGE THEORY OF THE INTERACTIVE EFFECTS OF INTERNATIONAL AND PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION AND PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION ON INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE. Journal of Management.
20(2), 297-326.
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Ireland, R. D., & Hirc, M. A.
Mission statements: Importance, challenge, and recommendations for development. Business Horizons.
35(3), 34-42.
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Ireland, R. D., Withers, M. C., Harrison, J. S., Boss, D. S., & Scoresby, R.
(2023).
Strategic Entrepreneurship: A Review and Research Agenda. 47(2), 495-523.
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book
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., Camp, S. M., & Sexton, D. L.
(2017).
Strategic Entrepreneurship. Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
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Kuratko, D. F., Ireland, R. D., & Hornsby, J. S.
(2004).
CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP BEHAVIOR AMONG MANAGERS: A REVIEW OF THEORY, RESEARCH, AND PRACTICE. Ed. 7.
Emerald.
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Hitt, M. A., Harrison, J. S., & Ireland, R. D.
Mergers and Acquisitions: A Guide to Creating Value for Stakeholders
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., Camp, S. M., & Sexton, D. L.
(2017).
Strategic Entrepreneurship. Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
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chapter
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Ireland, R. D., & Withers, M. C.
(2021).
Corporate Growth and Acquisition. Strategic Management.
(pp. 137-152).
Oxford University Press (OUP).
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Ireland, R. D., & Matz, C. L.
(2018).
General Management. The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Strategic Management.
(pp. 607-611).
Springer Nature.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., Camp, S. M., & Sexton, D. L.
(2017).
Strategic Entrepreneurship: Integrating Entrepreneurial and Strategic Management Perspectives. Strategic Entrepreneurship.
(pp. 1-16).
Wiley.
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Hitt, M., & Ireland, R. D.
(2017).
The Intersection of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management Research. The Blackwell Handbook Of Entrepreneurship.
(pp. 45-63).
Wiley.
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Ireland, R. D., & Matz, C. L.
(2016).
General Management. The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Strategic Management.
(pp. 1-5).
Springer Nature.
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Webb, J. W., & Ireland, R. D.
(2016).
Laying the Foundation for a Theory of Informal Adjustments. MANAGEMENT, SOCIETY, AND THE INFORMAL ECONOMY.
(pp. 21-41).
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Hitt, M. A., & Ireland, R. D.
(2015).
Strategic Entrepreneurship. Wiley Encyclopedia of Management.
(pp. 1-3).
Wiley.
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Ireland, R. D., & Matz, C. L.
(2015).
general management middle management. The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Strategic Management.
Springer Nature.
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Li, D., Eden, L., Hitt, M. A., & Ireland, R. D.
(2012).
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL R&D ALLIANCES A Cultural Perspective. STRATEGIC ALLIANCES FOR VALUE CREATION.
(pp. 23-49).
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Ireland, R. D., Elfring, T., Hmieleski, K. M., Elfring, T., & Hmieleski, K. M.
(2011).
Academy of Management Journal. In Search Of Research Excellence: Exemplars in Entrepreneurship.
(pp. 139-153).
Edward Elgar Publishing.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2011).
Challenges we Face as Entrepreneurship Scholars Publishing in Top Journals. In Search Of Research Excellence: Exemplars in Entrepreneurship.
(pp. 70-83).
Edward Elgar Publishing.
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Brush, C., Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Shepherd, D. A.
(2011).
Emerging Themes in Entrepreneurship Research: Editors Keynote 2010. In Search Of Research Excellence: Exemplars in Entrepreneurship.
(pp. 116-138).
Edward Elgar Publishing.
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Brush, C., Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Shepherd, D. A.
(2011).
Chapter 8: Emerging Themes in Entrepreneurship Research: Editors Keynote 2010. In Search of Research Excellence.
Edward Elgar Publishing.
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Ireland, R. D., Reutzel, C. R., & Webb, J. W.
(2007).
Entrepreneurship Research in AMJ: What Has Been Published, and What Might the Future Hold?*. Entrepreneurship.
(pp. 335-348).
Springer Nature.
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Ireland, R. D., Reutzel, C. R., & Webb, J. W.
(2007).
Entrepreneurship Research in AMJ What Has Been Published, and What Might the Future Hold?. Entrepreneurship.
(pp. 335-348).
Springer Nature.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Tuggle, C. S.
(2006).
The make or buy growth decision: strategic entrepreneurship versus acquisitions. SEARCH FOR ORGANIC GROWTH.
(pp. 124-146).
Cambridge University Press (CUP).
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Ireland, R. D., Hitt, M. A., & Webb, J. W.
(2006).
Entrepreneurial Alliances and Networks. Handbook of Strategic Alliances.
(pp. 333-352).
SAGE Publications.
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Ireland, R. D., Webb, J. W., & Coombs, J. E.
(2005).
THEORY AND METHODOLOGY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH. Research Methodology in Strategy and Management.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT, VOL 2.
(pp. 111-141).
Emerald.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Rowe, G. W.
(2005).
Chapter 2: Strategic Leadership: Strategy, Resources, Ethics and Succession. Handbook on Responsible Leadership and Governance in Global Business.
Edward Elgar Publishing.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Harrison, J. S.
(2005).
Mergers and Acquisitions. The Blackwell Handbook of Strategic Management.
(pp. 377-402).
Wiley.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Rowe, G. W.
(2005).
Strategic leadership: strategy, resources, ethics and succession. HANDBOOK ON RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE IN GLOBAL BUSINESS.
(pp. 19-41).
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Santoro, M. D.
(2004).
Developing and Managing Strategic Alliances, Building Social Capital and Creating Value. Strategy and Performance.
(pp. 13-34).
Springer Nature.
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Hoskisson, R. E., Hitt, M. A., & Ireland, R. D.
(1994).
The Effects of Acquisitions and Restructuring (Strategic Refocusing) Strategies on Innovation. The Management of Corporate Acquisitions.
(pp. 144-169).
Springer Nature.
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Goryunov, I. Y.
(1988).
Chapter 4: The Context of Innovation: Investment in R&D and Firm Performance. Gattiker, U. E., & Larwood, L. (Eds.),
Managing Technological Development.
(pp. 73-92).
DE GRUYTER.
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Ireland, R. D., & Withers, M. C.
(2021).
Corporate Growth and Acquisition. Strategic Management.
(pp. 137-152).
Oxford University Press (OUP).
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conference paper
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Ireland, R. D.
(2015).
2014 Presidential Address: Our Academy, Our Future. ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW.
151-162.
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Hitt, M. A., & Ireland, R. D.
(1982).
STRATEGY, INDUSTRY, STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE. 26-28.
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Ireland, R. D.
(2015).
2014 Presidential Address: Our Academy, Our Future. ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW.
151-162.
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institutional repository document
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., Sirmon, D. G., & Trahms, C. A.
(2012).
Strategic Entrepreneurship: Creating Value for Individuals, Organizations, and Society
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Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., Sirmon, D. G., & Trahms, C. A.
(2012).
Strategic Entrepreneurship: Creating Value for Individuals, Organizations, and Society
Teaching
teaching activities
- MGMT618 Corp Strat & Pol Envir Instructor
- MGMT691 Research Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Scoresby, Richard Blair (2018-08). CEO Regulatory Focus Effect on Firm Innovation Mode.
Background
education and training
awards and honors
- Fellow, conferred by Strategic Management Society - (Chicago, Illinois, United States), 2015
- Highly Cited Researcher, conferred by Thomson Reuters - (New York, New York, United States), 2015
- Highly Cited Researcher, conferred by Thomson Reuters - (New York, New York, United States), 2014
- USASBE Scholar in Corporate Entrepreneurship Award, conferred by United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, 2004
- AMJ Best Paper Award, conferred by Academy of Management - (Briarcliff Manor, New York, United States), 2001
- AMP Best Paper Award, conferred by Academy of Management - (Briarcliff Manor, New York, United States), 2000
Contact
first name
- Robert
has last name
- Ireland
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Management
4221 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4221
USA
Other
- rdireland@tamu.edu