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Darwinism, probability and complexity : market-based organizational transformation and change explained through the theories of evolution

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Sammut-Bonnici, Tanya and Wensley, Robin (2002) Darwinism, probability and complexity : market-based organizational transformation and change explained through the theories of evolution. International Journal of Management Reviews, Volume 4 (Number 3). pp. 291-315. doi:10.1111/1468-2370.00088

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Abstract

The study of transformation and change is one of the most important areas of social science research. This paper synthesizes and critically reviews the emerging traditions in the study of change dynamics. Three mainstream theories of evolution are introduced to explain change: the Darwinian concept of survival of the fittest, the Probability model and the Complexity approach. The literature review provides a basis for development of research questions that search for a more comprehensive understanding of organizational change. The paper concludes by arguing for the development of a complementary research tradition, which combines an evolutionary and organizational analysis of transformation and change.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Marketing & Strategic Management
Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Organizational change , Management, Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882, Social sciences -- Research
Journal or Publication Title: International Journal of Management Reviews
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
ISSN: 1460-8545
Official Date: September 2002
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September 2002Published
Volume: Volume 4
Number: Number 3
Number of Pages: 25
Page Range: pp. 291-315
DOI: 10.1111/1468-2370.00088
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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