Managing in a “Small World Ecosystem”: Lessons from the Software Sector
研究了1990-2001年软件行业技术架构剧变期间企业联盟网络拓扑结构的稳定性，发现其呈现小世界特征且结构稳定，为管理者在动态网络中导航提供了启示。
This article explores the stability of the topological structure of the network of alliances between firms in the software sector during considerable shifts in the underlying technology architecture during 1990-2001. The software sector exhibits small world characteristics and its structure has been remarkably stable during this period. This article also offers lessons for managers to effectively master the challenges of navigating in dynamic networks.