Robert J. David

Robert J. David is a Professor in Strategy & Organization at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, and serves as Academic Director, Research. His research focuses on the emergence of new industries and transformation of mature industries, evolution of management practices, institutions, and entrepreneurship. He has studied management consulting, alternative energy, aviation, and artisan food production, with current projects including research on the market for Local Food, funded by SSHRC. He teaches Strategic Management, Industry Analysis & Competitive Strategy, and a PhD Seminar in Organizational Theory. His work has been published in journals such as Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, and Academy of Management Journal.

Robert David's research focuses on Organization Theory, Institutional Theory, Entrepreneurship, Markets, and Market Categories. His work explores the intersection of institutional theory and entrepreneurship, examining how institutional change and entrepreneurial opportunity emerge in industries such as electric power and management consulting. He investigates the dynamics of market categories, the role of institutional entrepreneurs, and the impact of institutional pressures on corporate governance. His publications highlight the evolution of institutional theory, the coevolution of management fashions, and the effects of institutional frameworks on organizational practices. His research contributes to understanding how institutions shape entrepreneurial activity and market structures.