http://repub.eur.nl/res/col/1303/ List of Publications en http://repub.eur.nl/static-eur/img/logo.png http://repub.eur.nl http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/39770/ 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z In organizational research there is an increasing interest in the study of configurations, i.e., of “multidimensional constellations of conceptually distinct characteristics that occur together” (Meyer, Tsui and Hinings, 1993: 1175). Frequently, the object of study is a process, i.e., a complex of activities that unfolds over time (e.g., an innovation project, a reorganisation, an implementation process). The characteristics that form the configuration are “conditions” (e.g., conditions A, B, and C) that are present (A, B, C) or absent (a, b, c). The notation ABC, thus, represents the observation that the three conditions A, B, and C are present in a process that is studied. Temporally ordered configurations can be defined as those configurations in which conditions occur in a specific temporal order (e.g., C→A→B, meaning that, in one case, C appears first, A next, and finally B). In this chapter we use the term “(temporal) sequence” for such a temporally ordered configuration. Note that the term “(temporal) order” is used here empirically as a synonym of the word “(temporal or chronological) pattern” and is not meant normatively (as opposed to “disorder”). Specific temporal sequences might generate or allow outcomes that are not generated or allowed by the same configuration of conditions if they appear in another temporal order (e.g., A→B→C or B→A→C). The terms “generating” and “allowing” (an outcome), which are used here in order to avoid the term “cause”, will be discussed below in the section on necessary conditions. Hak, A. Jaspers, F.P.H. Dul, J. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/32977/ 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z What are the implications of data-intensive research for social sciences? In an influential editorial, Chris Anderson from the magazine Wired predicted a future where scientific advances would result less from theoretical work, and more from brute force mining on petabytes of data. While evolutionary biology and astronomy are cited as two examples of fields which already entered this new age, it is very uncertain whether the social sciences should feel concerned at all by this prediction. This chapter chooses to examine the situation in two disciplines in particular - sociology and economics - to evaluate to what extent Anderson's claim applies to the social sciences. How is the emergence of new data sources perceived in these fields? Have different types of "big data" had different impacts? (transactional data for sociology, brain imaging data in economics). Is the diagnostic on the desirability of these changes unanimous among sociologists and economists? Comparing the debates and actual paths of research taken in these two cases, we observe that the coming of data intensive research does creates new trajectories renewing existing research practices, but with much more complexity than the sweeping change predicted. This lesson learned for social sciences suggests that a closer look at particular fields from natural sciences could possibly uncover similar, important nuances about the revolution supposedly brought by "big data" science. Levallois, C. Steinmetz, S.M. Wouters, P.F. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/6534/ 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Bosch, F.A.J. van den Wijk, R.A.J.L. van Volberda, H.W. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/6537/ 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Wijk, R.A.J.L. van Bosch, F.A.J. van den Volberda, H.W. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/23888/ 2010-12-01T00:00:00Z This study traces the evolution of corporate governance and financing structures in the Netherlands during the second half of the twentieth century. A description of Dutch shareholder rights, financing structures, and networks of directors reveals the changes that have occurred in many aspects of the Dutch corporate system over the course of six decades. The case of Royal Ahold illustrates some of the developments that have taken place. Most indicate a transition from a coordinated market economy to a more liberal system. The internationalization of the Dutch economy, which has played an important role in the transition of the system, is reflected in the expansion of Dutch firms beyond the national borders and in the growing number of foreign investors in Dutch firms. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT] Jong, A. de Westerhuis, G. Röell, Ailsa http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/23828/ 2010-10-27T00:00:00Z Tulder, R.J.M. van http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/22982/ 2009-11-04T00:00:00Z Trade can be an important driver in poverty alleviation and empowerment in developing countries. International trade relations can be an important impetus to change, but in what direction? Whether the optimistic expectation related to trade liberalization and globalization materializes, depends on the conditions under which trade relationships are managed. As an arms-length relationship between independent actors, or as dependency relationships in networks of supply and demand, also known as international value or commodity chains? This makes the issue of ‘fair trade’ a prime topic not only for policy makers and international economists, but also for business scholars. Firstly, fair chains involve the inclusion of small entrepreneurs: firms, farmers (small-holders) and their co-operatives. Are they able to participate in global value chains, can they get a fair share of the economic pie and can they produce under sustainable conditions? Secondly, there is the big business perspective which involves major traders and multinational firms that ‘steer’ global value chains either in-house or at arm’slength. Thirdly, the question involves the acts of consumers. Can their – sometimes inarticulate – demands for sustainability and fairness be translated in feasible market propositions (products, business models) and clear communication (labels, codes)? Finally, there is a role that has to be played by governments: can they be neutral bystanders or should they become active, and if so in what areas? Tulder, R.J.M. van http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/16474/ 2009-06-22T00:00:00Z International standardization presupposes translatability, with respect to both the standards themselves and to the process of standards development. However, the extreme form of the Whorf-Sapir hypothesis claims that accurate translation is in principle impossible. This paper addresses the issue of linguistic relativity using the case of standards development by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). IEC’s multilingualism requires that the languages involved in its activities have common units and values, and that the languages can be compared. Therefore, IEC has to develop its own specialized terminology, specialized graphical symbols and specialized fundamental concepts. That way translatability can be achieved. Participation of the IEC member bodies in these “semantic” activities as well as close coordination with other international organizations are essential. Teichmann, H. Vries, H.J. de http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/16235/ 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z In this paper, we first derive propositions from the current literature addressing the causes and impacts of application architecture (AA) complexity. We then untangle AA complexity itself by differentiating four types of AA complexity that are mingled in extant literature: interdependency-, diversity-, deviation-, and overlap-related AA complexity. Based on this more differentiated view, we validate the propositions in the setting of a European Bank. Our findings suggest that only interdependency-related AA complexity behaves as currently assumed. Other types show partially opposite effects. Mocker, M. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/23637/ 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Abstract The network rather than the individual firm is becoming the focal point of economic development and business success. What should executives and managers do particularly well, or different, to thrive in the networked world? Based on the Discovery Event “The Networked Experience”, Beijing 18–23 May 2008, hosted by Tsinghua University (see www.sbniweb.org), we develop a number of propositions, or guidelines to understanding the network factor in today's competitive business arena. Building on the work of the Smart Business Network Initiative established in 2004 (Vervest, van Heck, Preiss, & Pau, 2005) we call for action to develop a unified theory of business networks. Vervest, P.H.M. Liere, D.W. van Dunn, A.H. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/16712/ 2008-12-01T00:00:00Z Part of the advantages of using an open innovation (compared to closed innovation) in corporate venturing can be explained by applying the real options approach. Open innovation in risk-laden activities such as corporate venturing has the following advantages: i. benefits from early involvement in new technologies or business opportunities, ii. delayed financial commitment, iii. early exits reducing the downward losses, and iv. delayed exit in case it spins off a venture. We furthermore argue that these benefits do not automatically materialize. Innovation firms have to learn new skills and routines to develop the full 'real option'-potential of open innovation practices. Vanhaverbeke, W. Vrande, V.J.A. van de http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/22981/ 2008-11-05T00:00:00Z Tulder, R.J.M. van http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/12585/ 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z This book presents the state of the art in marketing decision models, dealing with new modeling areas such as customer relationship management, customer value and online marketing, but also describes recent developments in other areas. In the category of marketing mix models, the latest models for advertising, sales promotions, sales management, and competition are dealt with. New developments are presented in consumer decision models, models for return on marketing, marketing management support systems, and in special techniques such as time series and neural nets. Not only are the most recent models discussed, but the book also pays attention to the implementation of marketing models in companies and to applications in specific industries. Wierenga, B. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/14765/ 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z In this conceptual paper we investigate how corporate venturing influences an organization’s competences. The impact of various types of corporate ventures on the portfolio of strategic options of a firm’s competence modes (Sanchez, 2004a; Sanchez and Heene, 2002) will be assessed by distinguishing two fundamentally different dimensions of corporate venturing, technology and product (Block & MacMillan, 1993). We argue that the level of product and factor market dynamism mediates the effect of corporate venturing on a firm’s competence modes. Corporate ventures that significantly increase the level of product or factor market dynamics will lead to an increased flexibility in all five competence modes. These ventures will have a direct effect on the lower-order competence modes and an indirect, lagged effect on higher-order competence modes through feedback loops. The developed framework and the propositions contribute to managing the ability of a firm to change its coordination-, resource and operating flexibility in order to sustain value creation. Burgers, J.H. Bosch, F.A.J. van den Volberda, H.W. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/15129/ 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z This chapter discusses recent advances in the field of marketing management support systems (MMSS). We start with a short history of marketing management support systems, with special attention to marketing models, the core topic of this Handbook. In Section 17.2 we describe developments which have improved the quality of MMSS and favor their use for marketing decision making in current marketing practice. Section 17.3 presents our growing know-ledge about the factors that affect the adoption and use of MMSS. In Section 17.4 we discuss developments in a new category of marketing management support systems, i.e. systems that support decision-making for weakly structured marketing problems. Wierenga, B. Bruggen, G.H. van Althuizen, N.A.P. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/18448/ 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z The idea that marketing decisions can be supported with analytical, mathematical models took off in the sixties of the last century. Before that time, marketing decisions were mainly based on judgment and experience. This does not mean that there was no marketing analysis. For example, in the United Stated, by 1960 systematic marketing research was already more than 50 years old. But the emphasis was much more on collecting facts than on analyzing these facts in a way that is helpful for executive decision making. Wierenga, B. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/31693/ 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Understanding the phenomena of corporate longevity and self-renewing organizations has become an important topic in recent management literature. However, the majority of the research contributions focus on internal determinants of longevity and self-renewal. Using a coevolu- tionary framework, the purpose of this chapter is to address the dynamic interaction between organizations and environments in the realm of sustained strategic renewal, i.e. corporate longevity. To this end, we will focus on the competence of long-lived firms to coevolve due to the joint effect of managerial intentionality and environmental selection pressures. Building on coevolutionary framework, we develop a conceptual frame- work that highlights an organization’s coevolutionary competence. Two longitudinal case studies are presented illustrating the arguments. Kwee, Z. Bosch, F.A.J. van den Volberda, H.W. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/22979/ 2007-10-31T00:00:00Z Tulder, R.J.M. van http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/10924/ 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Volberda, H.W. Bosch, F.A.J. van den Jansen, J.J.P. Szczygielska, A.O. Roza- van Vuren, M.W. http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/10929/ 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Volberda, H.W. Bosch, F.A.J. van den Jansen, J.J.P.