How boundaryless are partner careers in consulting firms?—a two-country optimal matching analysis

Empirical research on firms organized as partnerships is scarce, especially regarding the careers of their senior leaders, the partners. In the context of career theory, this study analyzes the careers of 291 American and German partners of the ‘Big Three’ consulting firms and provides insights into the paths that lead to partner positions within these firms. Using optimal matching, an innovative method particularly appropriate for career...