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Champions in the time of COVID-19: tracing paths to recovery in Ibero-America

dc.contributor.authorWagstaff, M. Fernanda
dc.contributor.authorSalvaj, Erica
dc.contributor.authorVillanueva, Sarah
dc.contributor.authorSalvaj, Erica
dc.date.accessioned2021-08-16T14:05:19Z
dc.date.available2021-08-16T14:05:19Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractPurpose – The purpose of this study is to analyze the case of Ximena Aguilera, a prominent Chilean epidemiologist, as an exemplar of a champion in times of COVID-19 in Ibero-America. We also refine our understanding of the nature of a champion facing wicked problems. Design/methodology/approach – The authors use qualitative case analysis to examine Aguilera’s actions in response to COVID-19 and compare her actions with the characteristics of an emerging theory of champions facing wicked problems. Findings – This study builds iteratively upon prior analysis of gender equality champions and finds that the depth, scope and leverage of embracement of champions in times of COVID-19 are parallel to those of gender equality champions. The authors also discuss the findings from the perspective of wicked problems. Research limitations/implications – Future qualitative and quantitative work is needed to examine the boundaries of the theory of champions facing wicked problems across a wider range of problem domains and in a wider population of champions. Practical implications – Wicked problems can occur in multi-level organizational structures, and understanding the characteristics of individuals best-suited to contribute to the definition and solution of these problems is relevant to organizational selection, development, policy and practices. Social implications – Many of the society’s greatest challenges are defined as wicked problems, so understanding the champions of wicked problems is critical for public policy and societal advancement efforts. The nature of wicked problems is considered, and the implications of champions of wicked problems for society are discussed. Originality/value – This work offers an in-depth examination of a champion facing a wicked problem, here the COVID-19 pandemic, while the crisis is ongoing. By capturing the champion’s observations and experiences in real time, the authors obtain a perspective that is unique and unavailable through othermethods.es
dc.format.extent21 p.es
dc.identifier.citationManagement Research: Journal of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management, 18, 379-399.es
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1108/MRJIAM-06-2020-1064es
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11447/4309
dc.language.isoenes
dc.subjectBehaviores
dc.subjectLatin Americaes
dc.subjectChilees
dc.subjectIndividualses
dc.subjectBHuman relationses
dc.titleChampions in the time of COVID-19: tracing paths to recovery in Ibero-Americaes
dc.title.alternativeAdalides in tiempos del COVID-19: Marcando el camino de recuperación en Ibero-Américaes
dc.title.alternativeLíderes em tempos de COVID-19: abrindo caminhos para a recuperação na Ibero-Américaes
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