Joseph Bower

Joseph Bower is a prominent American academic known for his work in business management and strategy. He served as a professor at Harvard Business School, where he focused on how companies manage innovation and competitive advantage. Bower is renowned for his contributions to understanding the relationship between management practices and organizational effectiveness, particularly through his concept of "capital allocation" in large companies. His insights help explain how businesses make strategic decisions to optimize resources and adapt to market changes, influencing both corporate governance and management education.