How do TMT shared cognitions shape firm performance? The roles of collective efficacy, trust, and competitive aggressiveness

This study examines the role of competitive aggressiveness in the relationship between top management team (TMT) collective efficacy and firm performance under the contextual influence of TMT trust. Based on a sample obtained from 376 top executives in 147 firms in Taiwan, we find that competitive aggressiveness is a key mediator in converting TMT collective efficacy into advantageous performance. Moderated-mediation analyses further show that...