The intra-organisational distribution of learning activities - a conceptual framework
Feng Zhang
What the paper says
Building upon the different knowledge search and transfer efficiency associated with a concentrated vs. an even distribution of exploration and exploitation within a firm, this article exams a largely neglected structure feature in organisational learning literature, namely the intra-organisational distribution of learning activities. Organisational structure and effective strategic behaviours are critical for firm growth and survival. This study connects learning strategy choices (i.e., an ambidexterity vs. a specialisation strategy) representing firm strategic behaviours with structural considerations (i.e., a concentrated vs. an even distribution of learning activities) in developing a framework facilitating appropriate learning mechanism choices. This study contributes to both the organisational learning and international business literature.
Evidence weight
Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40
| F · citation impact | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
| M · momentum | 0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07 |
| V · venue signal | 0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03 |
| R · text relevance † | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
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