Networks and strategic entrepreneurship: comments on Comparing alliance network structure across industries: observations and explanations and Strategic networks and entrepreneurial ventures
评论了两篇关于联盟网络结构的文章,指出网络理论在战略创业这一新兴领域应用时面临的理论挑战,适合关注网络与创业交叉研究的学者。
Abstract While a growing body of research supports the notion that interorganizational networks play an important role in shaping the competitive context and influencing a variety of outcomes for growing and established firms alike, concerns about the boundaries and limitations of the theory are rising. This commentary addresses the contributions of the aforementioned articles while underscoring the various theoretical challenges that await those seeking to apply network theory to the nascent field of strategic entrepreneurship. Copyright © 2008 Strategic Management Society.