2014
DOI: 10.1287/orsc.2013.0851
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Diffusion as Classification

Abstract: An overlooked aspect of the diffusion of a practice in a population is the emergence of a de facto classificatory schema, distinguishing between actors that adopt a practice and those that do not. To investigate diffusion as classification, I develop a simulation model that highlights the conditions under which limited diffusion of practices leads to the emergence and entrenchment of classificatory schemas. The model depicts classification as a systemic phenomenon resulting from the interplay of actor-level mi… Show more

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“…As organizations optimize the practice, it will stop being a distinctive feature that notably interacts with risk [44]. In another scenario, sustainability reporting may become a controversial distinction of an entrenched group of top managers, and its distinctive effects on risk will continue [45].…”
Section: Adaptation and Prediction Of Managerial Decisions Toward Susmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As organizations optimize the practice, it will stop being a distinctive feature that notably interacts with risk [44]. In another scenario, sustainability reporting may become a controversial distinction of an entrenched group of top managers, and its distinctive effects on risk will continue [45].…”
Section: Adaptation and Prediction Of Managerial Decisions Toward Susmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…They use the system dynamics methodology for different ends, varying from proof, discovery, and explanation, to critique (Harrison et al 2007). By showing this diversity, my review painted a very different picture of the system dynamics methodology compared to the traditional system dynamics textbooks that present a single sequence of steps to be followed when using system dynamics (Ford 2009;Maani and Cavana 2007;Morecroft 2007;Sterman 2000;Richardson and Pugh 1981;Wolstenholme 1990). Moreover, the diversity does not align with the idea as expressed by Davis et al (2007) that there is a single established procedure for using simulation to arrive at a theoretical contribution.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…explicitly aimed at achieving change; this focus is reflected in the main system dynamics textbooks (Ford 2009;Maani and Cavana 2007;Morecroft 2007;Sterman 2000;Richardson and Pugh 1981;Wolstenholme 1990). More recently, the methodology is increasingly applied with a focus on theoretical contributions to organizational theory, focused on expanding knowledge rather than achieving change.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Time matters, too (Etzion, Forthcoming). Our findings suggest that research that examines signals cross‐sectionally is likely to be incomplete.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%