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    Novelty Creation in a Serendipitous Economy

    The growth of evolutionary thinking has had a profound impact on economic theory and related fields such as strategy and technological innovation. An important paradigm that underlies the evolutionary theory of innovation is neo-Darwinian evolution. According to this paradigm, evolution is gradualist and based on the mechanisms of variation, selection, and retention. Since the 1970s, theoretical ... Read more

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  • Tradition as Resource or Constraint for Strategic Action

    Series Book 44 - Advances in Strategic Management
    In a world where the new often collides with the old, Tradition as Resource or Constraint for Strategic Action examines the dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation. Spanning industries from fashion to sports and from gastronomy to design, the researchers present a meticulously curated anthology of research discussing the dual role of tradition—as both a stabilizing anchor, and a ... Read more

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  • Aesthetics and Style in Strategy

    Series Book 42 - Advances in Strategic Management
    This book contains an Open Access chapterScholarship in management and strategy is paying increasing attention to the domain of aesthetics. Companies routinely make aesthetic choices and there is growing recognition that aesthetic considerations are fundamental for successful performance in competitive markets. Stylistically sophisticated products may appeal to demanding customers, yielding higher ... Read more

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  • The Generation, Recognition and Legitimation of Novelty

    Series Book 77 - Research in the Sociology of Organizations
    This volume brings together researchers from a diverse array of academic disciplines – including sociology, organization theory, strategy and psychology – to address the question of what organizations can do to better recognize novel ideas and support their proponents in implementing those ideas.The contributors draw from different theoretical perspectives and empirical papers use both qualitative ... Read more

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  • Great Minds in Management

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