| Author: | Bouwen, R. Steyaert, C. |
| Title: | Constructing organizational texture in young entrepreneurial firms |
| Journal: | Journal of Management Studies
1990 : NOV, VOL. 27:6, p. 636-649 |
| Index terms: | ENTREPRENEURSHIP NEW ENTERPRISE ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | In a young entrepreneurial firm, two developmental processes are identified. One reflects the emergence of a social network whilst the other reflects the emergence of a task domain. The concept of "organizational dialogue" is introduced to describe the action strategies through which these two processes are connected. The resulting textures may critically be examined to produce "process" knowledge. It is argued that organizational theory can benefit from more work of this kind. The process of creating an entrepreneurial firm through the early years of its existence is described and conceptualized. The focus is on what the entrepreneur thought and did in interaction with his co-workers to create an organization. |
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