Welcome to "MBA Bites: Bite-sized Lecture," an exclusive opportunity offered by ESMT Berlin to give you a taste of our MBA programs. During these bite-sized lectures, our esteemed professors will offer a glimpse into the heart of our MBA programs, sharing insights, expertise, and the essence of what makes our educational journey life-changing.

 

This month's edition features a lecture by Matthew S. Bothner, Professor of Strategy, Deutsche Telekom Chair in Leadership and HR Development, at ESMT Berlin. His current research addresses the measurement and consequences of social status in several empirical settings, including venture capital, professional sports, and higher education.

 

In addition, he has developed computational models both to better understand factors affecting the evolution of cumulative advantage and to clarify the optimal strategies for leading tournaments for peer recognition. His research has been published in Administrative Science Quarterly, American Journal of Sociology, Management Science, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.