Network learning: episodes of interorganizational learning towards a collective performance goal
Little is known about learning processes in horizontal networks. This study focuses on networks as learning entities, i.e. learning by multiple organizations as a group, and the mechanisms involved in developing and addressing a network-level performance goal. By using a narrative approach, we gathe...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2016 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/90815 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/90815 https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.emj.2016.09.001 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Organizational learning Business networks Inter-firm networks Network learning Interorganizational learning Hub firms Performance goals Horizontal networks Aprenentatge organitzatiu Xarxes d'empreses Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Economia i organització d'empreses::Gestió del coneixement |
| Sumario: | Little is known about learning processes in horizontal networks. This study focuses on networks as learning entities, i.e. learning by multiple organizations as a group, and the mechanisms involved in developing and addressing a network-level performance goal. By using a narrative approach, we gather in-depth primary data from network members to examine: how do firms engage in network learning? and, how is network learning coordinated towards a performance goal in a horizontal inter-firm network? Our findings comprise two learning episodes: ‘learning how to compete’ and ‘learning how to perform’. These episodes help us to understand network learning processes; the relationship between network learning and organizational learning; and the regulatory role a hub firm provides towards a collective performance goal. |
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