Corporate Political Strategy and Managerial Discretion: Unconstrained Manager or Titular Figurehead?
Prof. (Dr). Shivam Dandgavhal
Speaker
Prof. (Dr). Shivam Dandgavhal
Researcher, Strategic Management
IIM Calcutta,Asst. Professor, Mahindra University
Date
17 August 2026
11:00
Venue
Online (MS Teams)
Abstract
This seminar presents analyze the impact of corporate political strategy on managerial discretion in firms operating in democratic emerging markets. Drawing on top management team (TMT) theory, we address the theoretical ambiguity regarding the impact of corporate political strategy on managerial discretion by distinguishing between relational and transactional approaches
About the Speaker
Prof. (Dr). Shivam Dandgavhal
IIM Calcutta,Asst. Professor, Mahindra University
Dr. Shivam holds a PhD in Strategic Management from IIM Calcutta and is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Management, Mahindra University, Hyderabad
Additional Information
Conducted online. Connection details will be shared with registered participants.
An online department seminar We analyze the impact of corporate political strategy on managerial discretion in firms operating in democratic emerging markets.
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