作者：Hite, JM; Hesterly, WS
作者单位：Brigham Young University; Utah System of Higher Education; University of Utah
摘要：This paper addresses whether cohesive networks of socially embedded ties or sparse networks rich in structural holes are more conductive to the success of new firms. We propose that the networks of emerging firms evolve in order to adapt to the firm's changing resource needs and resource challenges. As firms emerge, their networks consist primarily of socially embedded ties drawn from dense, cohesive sets of connections. We label these networks identity based. As firms move into the early grow...
作者：Nickerson, JA; Hamilton, BH; Wada, T
作者单位：Washington University (WUSTL); Gakushuin University
摘要：Two economic theories that how had an immense impact on modern strategic management research are Porter's strategic positioning framework (SPF) and Williamson's transaction cost economics (TCE). While both theories have contributed to our understanding of strategic management and to the choice of strategy and structure, each theory offers managerial prescriptions that are incomplete at best. We contend that if followed in isolation, each theory can lead to inferior performance. This paper, In ...
