To which we belong : understanding the role of tradition in interorganizational relations
Hibbert, Paul and McQuade, Aidan (2005) To which we belong : understanding the role of tradition in interorganizational relations. M@n@gement, 8 (4). pp. 73-88. ISSN 1286-4892
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Abstract
This article explores tradition in the context of collaboration. We take a view of tradition as rooted in reference groups, which are conceptually distinct from membership groups. Through research in two particular collaborations supporting technology business development in the UK, we find that tradition, as a potential cause of failure or inertia, is inter-organizationally significant. We argue that insight into the nature of tradition - in particular its dynamic interplay with culture in the formation of identity - allows participants to develop some useful language that supports more effective reflective practice in collaboration.
Creators(s): | Hibbert, Paul and McQuade, Aidan; | Item type: | Article |
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ID code: | 4405 |
Keywords: | business partnership, management collaboration, tradition, Commerce, Management. Industrial Management |
Subjects: | Social Sciences > Commerce Social Sciences > Industries. Land use. Labor > Management. Industrial Management |
Department: | Strathclyde Business School > Strategy and Organisation |
Depositing user: | Strathprints Administrator |
Date deposited: | 30 Oct 2007 |
Last modified: | 01 Jan 2021 08:30 |
URI: | https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/4405 |
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