From Dyadic Change to Changing Business Networks: An Analytical Framework
区分了二元变化与网络变化，引入关键事件概念解释激进变革，提出整合机制、性质与变革力量的分析框架，对商业网络动态研究有参考价值。
This paper investigates the dynamics of business networks. We distinguish between confined dyadic change and network change and show how change itself may be incremental or radical, using the punctuated equilibrium model of change. The concept of the critical event is introduced to highlight radical change. We propose an analytical framework where the ideas of mechanism, nature and forces of change are integrated. Two circles of network change (incremental and radical) are presented and transfers from one circle to the other are discussed. We believe this conceptual elaboration may have significant implications for future network dynamic research