The double-edged sword of exemplar similarity

We investigate how a firm’s positioning relative to category exemplars shapes security analysts’ evaluations. Employing a two-stage model of evaluation (initial screening and subsequent assessment), we propose that exemplar similarity enhances a firm’s recognizability and legitimacy, increasing the...

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Main Authors: Majzoubi, M, Zhao, EY, Zuzul, T, Fisher, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: INFORMS 2024