While simply having a reliable map of a network is valuable, it is also important to assess the performance of the network. Hoppe and Reinelt reported on several different dimensions for evaluating network effectiveness, beginning with “connectivity”. The purpose of social network analysis on this...
The alignment of organizational design and sustainability begins with the development of a sustainability strategy and accompanying goals and priorities. In order for the sustainability strategy to be effective and successful, it must align with the structure, competencies and culture of the company. When designing...
Communities of practice have joined cross-functional teams, customer- or product-focused business units and work groups as dynamic and innovative organizational forms that can be used to collect and disseminate ideas and information throughout organizations. Wenger and Snyder defined and illustrated communities of practice as being...
I admit that describing, and distinguishing between, “complete” and “partial” organizations seems a bit esoteric; however, I believe that sustainable entrepreneurs can and should use the five elements of the framework of complete and partial organization proposed by Ahrne and Brunsson (i.e., membership, hierarchy, rules,...