LEARNING BY ASSOCIATION? INTERORGANIZATIONAL NETWORKS AND ADAPTATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE.
Academy of Management JournalPublished 1 December 1998
Matthew S. Kraatz
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A study of 230 private colleges over 16 turbulent years supports two arguments: (1) Strong ties to other organizations mitigate uncertainty and promote adaptation by increasing communication and in...
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