... the authors develop a research framework. Findings The results reveal cognition and traits as major internal factors. Besides, organizational and environmental contingencies are major external factors of behavioral strategy. Originality/value To the authors’ best knowledge, this is the first holistic...

... of the manager’s tenure, managerial level, strategy clarity, industry and business environment risk. Performance Leadership Business strategy Denmark Contingencies Multi-group analysis According to path-goal theory (House, 1996), leadership styles vary in the way in which leaders help...

... for improving and enhancing the firm's competitive position. Originality/value The analysis and discussion presented in this paper demonstrates the need for a broader perspective on the internal and external contingencies that influence the HR‐firm performance relationship. The proposed model addresses...