@article{2005:bruns:interimma, title = {Interim-Management: A Paradox for Leadership Research?}, year = {2005}, note = {The study focuses on Interim-Management as a so far rarely discussed phenomenon of the flexible firm. Contradicting popular leadership perception, the authors argue that Interim-Management does not constitute a leadership paradox but can be explained by established organization theory. In particular, transaction cost economics as well as resource-based view help explain the utilization of Interim-Management. Furthermore, the authors show that Interim-Management constitutes a response to reduced investments in human resources. Companies that have reduced the extent and the costs of training activities during the last years show a higher probability to utilize Interim-Managers.}, journal = {mrev management revue}, pages = {512--524}, author = {Bruns, Jürgen and Kabst, Rüdiger}, volume = {16}, number = {4} }