2012 Problemistic search

Crowdsourcing As a Solution to Distant Search

Allan Afuah, Christopher L. Tucci

Academy of Management Review

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Renewing Research on Problemistic Search—A Review and Research Agenda Hart E. Posen et al. · 2017
Reviewing the Field of External Knowledge Search for Innovation: Theoretical Underpinnings and Future (Re‐)search Directions Daniel Ehls, Sara Polier, Cornelius Herstatt · 2020
Negative performance feedback and firm cooperation: How multiple upward social comparisons affect firm cooperative R&D David Diwei Lv et al. · 2021
Combining Human and Artificial Intelligence: Hybrid Problem-Solving in Organizations Sebastian Raisch, Kateryna Fomina · 2024
Beyond problemistic search: a contingency perspective on organizational response to performance feedback Taek Kyu Kim, Weijie Wang · 2026

References 3

Speed and Search: Designing Organizations for Turbulence and Complexity Nicolaj Siggelkow, Jan W. Rivkin · 2005
Imitation of Complex Strategies Jan W. Rivkin · 2000
A Behavioral Theory of the Firm William J. Baumöl, Richard M. Cyert, J. G. March · 1964

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Renewing Research on Problemistic Search—A Review and Research Agenda Hart E. Posen et al. · 2017

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Structural Recombination and Innovation: Unlocking Intraorganizational Knowledge Synergy Through Structural Change Samina Karim, Aseem Kaul · 2014

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Reviewing the Field of External Knowledge Search for Innovation: Theoretical Underpinnings and Future (Re‐)search Directions Daniel Ehls, Sara Polier, Cornelius Herstatt · 2020

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Modelling Bounded Rationality in Organizations: Progress and Prospects Phanish Puranam et al. · 2015

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Motivation and Ability? A Behavioral Perspective on the Pursuit of Radical Invention in Multi-Technology Incumbents J. P. Eggers, Aseem Kaul · 2017

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Modelling Bounded Rationality in Organizations: Progress and Prospects Phanish Puranam et al. · 2015

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Organizations as Artificial Intelligences: The Use of Artificial Intelligence Analogies in Organization Theory Felipe A. Csaszar, Tom Steinberger · 2021

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Dealing with Complexity: Integrated vs. Chunky Search Processes Oliver Baumann, Nicolaj Siggelkow · 2013

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A Behavioral Theory of the Firm—40 Years and Counting: Introduction and Impact Linda Argote, Henrich R. Greve · 2007

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Motivations and Outcomes of Firms' Leveraging of Alliance Knowledge Shihao Zhou · 2017

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Organizational Learning Linda Argote, Gergana Todorova · 2008

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The Behavioral Theory of the Firm: Assessment and Prospects Giovanni Gavetti et al. · 2012

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Organizational Learning Processes and Outcomes: Major Findings and Future Research Directions Linda Argote, Sunkee Lee, Jisoo Park · 2020

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Iterative Coordination and Innovation: Prioritizing Value over Novelty Sourobh Ghosh, Andy Wu · 2023

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Combining Human and Artificial Intelligence: Hybrid Problem-Solving in Organizations Sebastian Raisch, Kateryna Fomina · 2024

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The Behavioral Theory of the Firm: Assessment and Prospects Giovanni Gavetti et al. · 2012

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Rapid Learning and Adaptive Search in Complex Environments: How Underestimating Noise in Performance Feedback Can Leverage and Resolve Errors of Commission Daniel Albert · 2025

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Knowledge Recombination Across Technological Boundaries: Scientists vs. Engineers Marc Gruber, Dietmar Harhoff, Karin Hoisl · 2013

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Navigators through the storm: A review of organization theories and the behavior of incumbent firms during transitions Allard van Mossel, Frank J. van Rijnsoever, Marko P. Hekkert · 2017

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Handbook of Organizational Routines Narduzzo, Alessandro, Warglien, M · 2008

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Renewing Research on Problemistic Search—A Review and Research Agenda Hart E. Posen et al. · 2017

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A BEHAVIORAL THEORY OF R&D EXPENDITURES AND INNOVATIONS: EVIDENCE FROM SHIPBUILDING. Henrich R. Greve · 2003

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Organizational Learning from Performance Feedback Henrich R. Greve · 2003

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A Behavioral Theory of the Firm Richard H. Day et al. · 1964

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Modelling Bounded Rationality in Organizations: Progress and Prospects Phanish Puranam et al. · 2015

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Momentum and Organizational Risk Taking: Evidence from the National Football League David W. Lehman, Jungpil Hahn · 2012

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Balancing Search and Stability: Interdependencies Among Elements of Organizational Design Jan W. Rivkin, Nicolaj Siggelkow · 2003

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Motivation and Ability? A Behavioral Perspective on the Pursuit of Radical Invention in Multi-Technology Incumbents J. P. Eggers, Aseem Kaul · 2017

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The Liability of Leading: Battling Aspiration and Survival Goals in the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions Elizabeth Boyle, Zur Shapira · 2012

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New product introductions below aspirations, slack and R&D alliances: A behavioral perspective Beverly B. Tyler, Turanay Caner · 2015

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Contradictory yet Coherent? Inconsistency in Performance Feedback and R&D Investment Change Gerardus J. M. Lucas, Joris Knoben, Marius T.H. Meeus · 2015

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Entering new markets: The effect of performance feedback near aspiration and well below and above it Ohad Ref, Zur Shapira · 2016

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Business Group Affiliation and Firm Search Behavior in India: Responsiveness and Focus of Attention Balagopal Vissa, Henrich R. Greve, Weiru Chen · 2009

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Disentangling Risk and Change Aleksandra Kacperczyk, Christine M. Beckman, Thomas P. Moliterno · 2014

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Driven by aspirations, but in what direction? Performance shortfalls, slack resources, and resource‐consuming vs. resource‐freeing organizational change Pasi Kuusela, Thomas Keil, Markku Maula · 2016

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Self-Enhancement and Learning from Performance Feedback Alexander Jordan, Pino G. Audia · 2012

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A Behavioral Theory of the Firm—40 Years and Counting: Introduction and Impact Linda Argote, Henrich R. Greve · 2007

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Aspiration Performance and Railroads’ Patterns of Learning from Train Wrecks and Crashes Joel A. C. Baum, Kristina Dahlin · 2007

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Determinants of Firms' Backward- and Forward-Looking R&D Search Behavior Weiru Chen · 2008

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The Behavioral Theory of the Firm: Assessment and Prospects Giovanni Gavetti et al. · 2012

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