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| Author: | Cheng, Y-T. Ven, A. H. van de |
| Title: | Learning the innovation journey: Order out of chaos? |
| Journal: | Organization Science
1996 : NOV-DEC, VOL. 7:6, p. 593-614 |
| Index terms: | INNOVATION CHAOS ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING SYSTEM DYNAMICS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This study investigates whether the developmental process of two biomedical innovations followed either an orderly periodic progression of stages and phases, a random sequence of chance blind events, or seemingly random process of chaotic events. It was found that the actions and outcomes experienced by innovation teams exhibit a chaotic pattern during the initial period of innovation development, and an orderly periodic pattern during the ending development period. The findings significantly alter prior views of innovation and learning processes. The findings of chaos also expand existing definitions of organizational learning. |
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