How to Use

Merging & Identifiers

Use common identifiers present in the dataset such as gvkey, CUSIP, and ticker. If you maintain CIK locally, you can map to SEC sources.

Citation

If you use this database, please cite the project and this website (see CITATION.cff).

Albert, D., Eklund, J. C., & Tang, L. (2025). A new organizational structure database: Examining structure through top management team compositions. Strategic Management Journal, smj.70029. https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.70029

License

See LICENSE. A permissive data license (e.g., CC BY 4.0) is typical unless your advisor specifies otherwise.

Example Questions

• How did CXO role prevalence evolve over time by sector?
• Are primary vs. support functions differently represented across industries?
• Did hierarchical depth (VP/SVP/EVP mix) change around specific shocks?