Interorganizational Complexity and Computation

Sorenson, Olav

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“…In terms of methodological advancements, Sorenson has sought to propagate the use of more formal approaches (mathematical or computational models, formal logic) to develop management theory (Adner et al 2009;Sorenson 2002). In a special issue on the topic appearing in the Academy of Management Review, Sorenson and his co-authors argue that verbal theorizing cannot provide the same consistency and precision or reveal unexamined assumptions.…”

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The socially and spatially bounded relationships of entrepreneurial activity: Olav Sorenson—recipient of the 2018 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research

2018

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This article reviews the academic contributions of Olav Sorenson, recipient of the 2018 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research. His work has advanced scholarly understanding of how entrepreneurship and innovation are strongly embedded in socially and spatially bounded relationships. Based on meticulous empirical studies using a broad range of methods, he has challenged conventional models of new firms' location choices, explained patterns of and determinants of knowledge diffusion, and considered how social networks can lead to economic advantages. This article discusses Sorenson's work specifically focusing on three themes-(i) the geography of entrepreneurial activity, (ii) social capital, and (iii) the evolution of learning and innovation-highlighting scholarly contributions and insights for management practice and public policy.

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The socially and spatially bounded relationships of entrepreneurial activity: Olav Sorenson—recipient of the 2018 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research

2018

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“…Overviews on simulation-based research efforts in the domains of organizational design and performance are, for example, provided byCarley (1995Carley ( , 2002,Carley and Gasser (1999),Chang and Harrington (2006),Carroll and Burton (2000),Fioretti (2013),Harrison et al (2007), andSorenson (2002).…”

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Simulation-based research in management accounting and control: an illustrative overview

Leitner

Wall

2015

J Manag Control

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In this article, we provide an overview of applications of simulation as a research method in the domain of management accounting and control (MAC). According to different perspectives on management control systems, we report on simulation-based research efforts related to (1) management accounting systems, (2) organizational control mechanisms for managerial decision-making, and (3) strategy development and implementation. We find that-though not always labeled as "MAC"-simulation-based research provides valuable findings for the domain of MAC, and allows for shedding new light on conventional wisdom. For example, simulation-based research suggests that when evaluating the (in-)accuracy of management accounting systems, the mechanisms incorporated in management control systems, as well as the broader organizational context, like the organizational structure, has to be considered. We come to the conclusion that simulation-based research within the domain of MAC could, for example, contribute (i) to a deeper understanding of the interactions between the micro-and the macro-layer of organizations as well as (ii) to the emergent properties of management control systems.

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Balancing exploration and exploitation in complex environments

Bocanet

Ponsiglione

2012

Vine

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Purpose – The objective of this study is to model and analyze the exploration-exploitation dynamics of March’s model of mutual learning in a complex environment. By enhancing the above mentioned model, the paper seeks to propose a new agent-based model of mutual learning within an organization. Design/methodology/approach – The paper replicates March’s model of simulating learning within an organization using an agent-based simulation approach, and extends it by modelling the problem space as a fitness landscape using Kauffman’s NK model technique. Findings – It was found that it is impossible to find a right balance between exploration and exploitation using the communication structure of March’s model. Practical implications – The proposed model could help create a virtual laboratory for experimenting organizations’ behavior in a complex co-evolving environment. This virtual laboratory may be used in the future to support the decision-making process of managers and policy makers. Originality/value – Designing the external environment as a fitness landscape helps in discovering what effect the environmental complexity has on the emerging balance between exploration and exploitation. It is the first study to design the environment of a model which analyzes the mutual learning between an organization and its members as a complex non-linear space. Keywords Exploration-exploitation trade-off, Learning rates, Complexity theory, Learning, Organizations Paper type Research pape

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Interorganizational Complexity and Computation

Cited by 8 publications

References 49 publications

The socially and spatially bounded relationships of entrepreneurial activity: Olav Sorenson—recipient of the 2018 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research

The socially and spatially bounded relationships of entrepreneurial activity: Olav Sorenson—recipient of the 2018 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research

Simulation-based research in management accounting and control: an illustrative overview

Balancing exploration and exploitation in complex environments

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