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Learning by Example: Imitation and Innovation at a Global Bank

Hardback

Main Details

Title Learning by Example: Imitation and Innovation at a Global Bank
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Strang
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenreBanking
Business innovation
Organizational theory and behaviour
ISBN/Barcode 9780691142180
ClassificationsDewey:658.4
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 5 line illus. 29 tables.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 21 July 2010
Publication Country United States

Description

In business, as in other aspects of life, we learn and grow from the examples set by others. Imitation can lead to innovation. But in order to grow innovatively, how do businesses decide what firms to imitate? And how do they choose what practices to follow? This title takes a look at the benchmarking initiative of a major financial institution.

Author Biography

David Strang is professor of sociology at Cornell University.

Reviews

"Learning by Example is a thoughtful contribution that will enrich the dialogue among sociologists and organization theorists and point to new research questions."--Rosabeth Moss Kanter, American Journal of Sociology