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Title:	Network learning: episodes of interorganizational learning towards a collective performance goal
Author:	Gibb, Jenny; Sunyer Torrents, Albert; Albers, Sascha
Other authors:	Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Organització d'Empreses; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. CUDU - Grup de recerca en Direcció Universitària
Abstract:	Little is known about learning processes in horizontal networks. This study focuses on networks as learning entities, i.e. learning by multiple organizations as a group, and the mechanisms involved in developing and addressing a network-level performance goal. By using a narrative approach, we gather in-depth primary data from network members to examine: how do firms engage in network learning? and, how is network learning coordinated towards a performance goal in a horizontal inter-firm network? Our findings comprise two learning episodes: ‘learning how to compete’ and ‘learning how to perform’. These episodes help us to understand network learning processes; the relationship between network learning and organizational learning; and the regulatory role a hub firm provides towards a collective performance goal.
Abstract:	Peer Reviewed
Subject(s):	-Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Economia i organització d'empreses::Gestió del coneixement -Organizational learning -Business networks -Inter-firm networks -Network learning -Interorganizational learning -Hub firms -Performance goals -Horizontal networks -Aprenentatge organitzatiu -Xarxes d'empreses
Rights:	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/es/
Document type:	Article - Submitted version Article
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