Corporate Coups d'Etat: What Happens and Why

Abstract

The corporate coup d'etat is conceptualised as an unexpected leadership change process, initiated, planned and conducted by the target's colleagues, subordinates and/or superiors. Antecedent conditions, such as interpersonal hostilities, poor financial performance and perceived indiscreet behaviour, serve as frequent justifications for the removal. The analysis also examines the sequence of phases typically employed.

Citation

Deluga, R.J. (1987), "Corporate Coups d'Etat: What Happens and Why", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 8 No. 3, pp. 9-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb053616