Meetings as Organizational Strategy for Planned Emergence

AbstractThis paper discusses how coastal societies in northwestern Scandinavia were able to rise in power by strategically utilizing the natural ecology and landscape in which they were situated. From two case studies (the Norwegian regions of Lista and Tananger), it is shown that it was possible to control the flow of goods up and down the coast at certain bottlenecks but that this also created an unstable society in which conflict between neighboring groups occurred often. More specifically the paper outlines an organizational strategy that may be applicable cross-culturally.

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How Starting Strategy and Network Structure Shape Problemistic Search: An Examination of Venture Capital Firms

Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice ◽

10.1177/10422587211033574 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 104225872110335

Author(s):

Jake Duke ◽

Taha Havakhor ◽

Rachel Mui ◽

Owen Parker

Keyword(s):

Venture Capital ◽

Network Structure ◽

Theory Of The Firm ◽

Behavioral Theory ◽

Organizational Strategy ◽

Search Process ◽

Strategy Research ◽

Structural Holes ◽

Starting Point ◽

Venture Capital Firms

Building on the behavioral theory of the firm, we empirically examine how starting strategies and syndication networks can influence venture capital (VC) firms’ problemistic search. We propose that: (a) depending on a VC’s strategic starting point, that is, the VC’s extent of specialization, the directionality of problemistic search may change to either expanding or contracting search activities; and (b) depending on search direction, structural holes in syndication networks can either impede or facilitate the problemistic search process. In a sample of U.S. VC firms, we find results consistent with our predictions, which have important implications for entrepreneurship and organizational strategy research.

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Negotiation and corporate strategy

Strategic Direction ◽

10.1108/sd-10-2018-0212 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (2) ◽

pp. 4-6

Keyword(s):

Competitive Advantage ◽

Case Studies ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Reading Time ◽

Corporate Strategy ◽

Organizational Strategy ◽

Content Type ◽

Pertinent Information ◽

Practical Implications ◽

Consistent Approach

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Negotiation is a key tool in delivering competitive advantage but requires a clear and consistent approach closely linked to organizational strategy. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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