Inter-organizational network structures in Russia: organizational changes from institutional and social embeddedness perspectives

Weigl T, Jahns C, Hartmann E, Darkow IL (2008)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2008

Journal

Human Resource Development International Taylor & Francis (Routledge)

Book Volume: 11

Pages Range: 151-165

Journal Issue: 2

DOI: 10.1080/13678860801932972

Abstract

Theory posits that organizations are embedded socially within their environment. The level of embeddedness depends highly on the environmental uncertainty a company and its network partners face. The latest research on transition economies indicates that the institutional framework in these countries is highly relevant for inter-organizational structures (i.e. formalization, standardization, frequency, intensity and reciprocity). As Russia constitutes a good example of high environmental uncertainty, a closer look at organizational changes in general and inter-organizational network structures in particular is taken. This paper extends the theoretical and empirical scope of social and economic theories on inter-organizational structures by formulating a conceptual framework that unites economic rationalism with socially embedded arguments. Contributing to emerging international HRD literature, the objective is to understand better the institutional influences on network structures and thus on organizational change. Moreover, it will be demonstrated how far organizational changes and human resource development is associated with institutional influences on network structures.

Authors with CRIS profile

Eva Maria Hartmann Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Supply Chain Management

Involved external institutions

Universität Bremen DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Weigl, T., Jahns, C., Hartmann, E., & Darkow, I.-L. (2008). Inter-organizational network structures in Russia: organizational changes from institutional and social embeddedness perspectives. Human Resource Development International, 11(2), 151-165. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13678860801932972

MLA:

Weigl, T., et al. "Inter-organizational network structures in Russia: organizational changes from institutional and social embeddedness perspectives." Human Resource Development International 11.2 (2008): 151-165.

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