Toward a Theory of Activist‐Driven Responsible Innovation: How Activists Pressure Firms to Adopt More Responsible Practices

Theodore L. Waldron, Chad Navis, Elizabeth P. Karam, Gideon D. Markman · 2019 · Journal of Management Studies

Summary. Activists pressure firms to adopt responsible innovation through strategic use of claims that create pressure beyond simple information sharing. This study examines four activist organizations across six campaigns, developing a theory of how activists drive companies toward socially and environmentally responsible practices. The research shows that activist characteristics and firm features shape whether pressure campaigns succeed in creating socioenvironmental value.

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Waldron, T. L., Navis, C., Karam, E. P., & Markman, G. D.. (2019). Toward a Theory of Activist‐Driven Responsible Innovation: How Activists Pressure Firms to Adopt More Responsible Practices. Journal of Management Studies. https://doi.org/10.1111/joms.12548

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DOI: 10.1111/joms.12548
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: innovation-theory, policy, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28