Organizational learning from performance feedback: a behavioral perspective on innovation and change
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Main Author: Greve, Henrich R. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2003
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-212) and index
Introduction -- Foundations. Behavioral theory of the firm. Social psychology. Economics. Model -- How aspirations are made. How aspirations affect behavior. Aspiration levels and adaptation. How goal variables are chosen -- Applications. Risk taking. Research and development expenditures. Product innovations. Facility investment. Strategic change. Summary of evidence -- Advanced topics. Basic methods. Estimation of aspiration levels. General concerns in study design. Radio broadcasting. Shipbuilding -- Conclusion. Practical implications. Related research. Future research
In an intriguing analysis of how firms evolve in response to performance feedback, Henrich Greve shows that high-performing organizations quickly lower their rates of market entry, innovation and growth, whereas low-performing organizations slowly increase. Greve examines the consequences for survival and performance, suggesting ways to improve organizations with performance feedback
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (x, 215 pages)
ISBN:0511061366
0511069820
0511120982
0511615132
9780511061363
9780511069826
9780511120985
9780511615139