Complexity absorption: A processual strategic approach to corporate entrepreneurship strategy

Haina Zhang

doi:10.1186/s11782-017-0015-5

Complexity absorption: A processual strategic approach to corporate entrepreneurship strategy

Haina Zhang^* (Corresponding Author)

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Abstract

In contrast to traditional strategic approaches that are based on complexity reduction, this paper aims to develop an alternative way of understanding entrepreneurial strategy and managing complexity from a processual perspective. The new perspective is developed from a processual perspective integrating insights from an understanding of complexity to engage with philosophical accounts of Chinese processual thought particularly as it is applied to entrepreneurial strategy. The new theoretical framework is empirically investigated through case studies of 30 entrepreneurial organizations in China. The findings confirm that timing and action, context/situation, and efficacy are the three key components in complexity absorption as preferred entrepreneurial strategic approaches.

Original language	English
Article number	13
Number of pages	20
Journal	Frontiers of Business Research in China
Volume	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/s11782-017-0015-5
Publication status	Published - 26 Sep 2017

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Complexity absorption
Entrepreneurial strategy
Chinese processual philosophy

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