Organizational learning from performance feedback :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
a behavioral perspective on innovation and change /
First Statement of Responsibility
Henrich R. Greve.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Cambridge :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Cambridge University Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2003.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource (x, 215 pages) :
Other Physical Details
illustrations
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-212) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.
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Title
Organizational learning from performance feedback.
International Standard Book Number
0521818311
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Decision making.
Organizational learning.
Strategic planning.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Decision-Making & Problem Solving.