Interdependencies of Activity Systems and Strategic Renewal
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2011-11-07
Author(s)
Abstract
There are two opposing perspectives on the relationship between interdependency in activity systems and the likelihood of radical strategic renewal. Some scholars argue that interdependency increases inertia and thus inhibits radical deviation from the current state. Other scholars argue that rich levels of interdependency are necessary to undergo radical strategic renewal at all. In this paper, we claim that both strands of research have looked at different sub-dimensions of interdependency and therefore derive at different conclusions. Hence, by introducing multiple dimensions of interdependency, we show that the likelihood of radical strategic renewal is influenced by the value of three structural and two rule-based dimensions of interdependency.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Strategies for a Multi-Polar World
Publisher
SMS Strategic Management Society
Publisher place
Chicago
Event Title
31st Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual International Conference
Event Location
Miami, FL
Event Date
06.-09.11.2011
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
141627