The role of individuals, incumbents, and failure in catch-up processes: a systematic literature review

This paper systematically reviews 70 peer-reviewed journal articles on catch-up processes. The role of individuals, incumbents, and failure constitute an under-investigated topic. Although these factors do not form the main focus of most investigations, they are, however, frequently mentioned as a side issue in the included studies. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of how these factors are referred to in the context of a firm's catch-up process and thereby contributes to the understanding of catch-up processes from a management perspective. Based on the insights gathered, recommendations for further research are presented.

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This paper provides a systematic review of 70 peer-reviewed journal articles on catch-up processes, with a particular focus on the under-investigated role of individuals, incumbents, and failure. While not always the main focus, these factors are frequently mentioned in the included studies. Recommendations for further research are presented based on the insights gathered, contributing to a better understanding of catch-up processes.