What is it about?
The article shows that companies with strong political skills—like lobbying or building government ties—can shape rules to their advantage, which helps them perform better financially, especially in uncertain or fast-changing environments.
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Why is it important?
The study highlights how companies don’t just adapt to political environments—they can actively shape them. This shifts how we think about firm strategy and success, especially in complex or unstable political settings.
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This study matters because it shows how business leaders and manager use relationships, influence, and strategy to navigate politics and improve their company's future. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about how firms survive and thrive in tough, unpredictable environments. Anyone interested in how business and politics mix should read this. It gives insight into how companies shape the rules we all live by.
Philipp Richter
Technische Universitat Dresden
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This page is a summary of: Shaping the rules of the game: How political capabilities affect financial performance, European Management Review, December 2023, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/emre.12632.
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