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| Author: | Välikangas, L. |
| Title: | Rigidity, exploratory patience, and the ecological resilience of organizations |
| Journal: | Scandinavian Journal of Management
2007 : JUN, VOL. 23:2, p. 206-213 |
| Index terms: | bio-technology learning |
| Freeterms: | organizational failure adaptation rigidity |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Rigidity (hereafter as: rgd.) has been described as a major contributor to both organizational (here as: org-al.) failure and survival. This research note essay aims at clarifying the position of rgd. in org-al. adaptation by making some conjectures about exploratory patience, org-al. failure, and the nature of learning for further study. These perspectives are illustrated in a study of an emerging biotechnology industry in a scenario nuancing the role of rgd. in adaptation - rigid organizations produce adaptive populations - if the knowledge gained in the course of a failed pursuit is released to, and absorbed by, the population of companies in the industry. |
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