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According to Gerard J. Tellis, what is a significant risk for successful firms?
According to Gerard J. Tellis, what is a significant risk for successful firms?
How does firm size impact R&D productivity according to the information provided?
How does firm size impact R&D productivity according to the information provided?
What correlation exists between firm size and the number of innovations produced?
What correlation exists between firm size and the number of innovations produced?
What is one potential source of change that firms must constantly face?
What is one potential source of change that firms must constantly face?
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What percentage of firms listed on the 1957 S&P 500 survived 50 years later?
What percentage of firms listed on the 1957 S&P 500 survived 50 years later?
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What is the implication of the statistic that 1/3 of the Fortune 500 firms in 1970 had disappeared by 1983?
What is the implication of the statistic that 1/3 of the Fortune 500 firms in 1970 had disappeared by 1983?
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What is the first step in a firm's absorptive capacity process?
What is the first step in a firm's absorptive capacity process?
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According to the definition of absorptive capacity, what is one of its components?
According to the definition of absorptive capacity, what is one of its components?
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Which of the following best describes the transformation stage of absorptive capacity?
Which of the following best describes the transformation stage of absorptive capacity?
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What does realized absorptive capacity refer to?
What does realized absorptive capacity refer to?
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What is NOT a part of the assimilation process in absorptive capacity?
What is NOT a part of the assimilation process in absorptive capacity?
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What is the first element of the strategy kernel as defined by Richard Rumelt?
What is the first element of the strategy kernel as defined by Richard Rumelt?
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How does Michael Porter define competitive strategy?
How does Michael Porter define competitive strategy?
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What is a primary focus of the course according to the learning goals?
What is a primary focus of the course according to the learning goals?
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Which of the following learning goals involves protection mechanisms?
Which of the following learning goals involves protection mechanisms?
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Which of the following best describes value creation in the context of strategy?
Which of the following best describes value creation in the context of strategy?
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Which lecturers are mentioned in the course administration?
Which lecturers are mentioned in the course administration?
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What is meant by 'value appropriation' in strategy?
What is meant by 'value appropriation' in strategy?
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According to Alfred Chandler, how is strategy defined?
According to Alfred Chandler, how is strategy defined?
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What type of markets is specifically mentioned in the learning goals for value creation?
What type of markets is specifically mentioned in the learning goals for value creation?
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What concept is emphasized as a theoretical lens in the course?
What concept is emphasized as a theoretical lens in the course?
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What key question does effective strategy answer regarding innovation?
What key question does effective strategy answer regarding innovation?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of competitive strategy?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of competitive strategy?
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Which of the following is NOT a learning goal of the course?
Which of the following is NOT a learning goal of the course?
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What is the total duration of the lecture sessions as planned for today?
What is the total duration of the lecture sessions as planned for today?
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What aspect helps firms to defend against competitors, according to the value system?
What aspect helps firms to defend against competitors, according to the value system?
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Which reading explores the dynamics of exploration and exploitation within organizations?
Which reading explores the dynamics of exploration and exploitation within organizations?
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What is the primary goal of creating an organizational context that enables organizational actors to situationally oscillate between exploitation and exploration?
What is the primary goal of creating an organizational context that enables organizational actors to situationally oscillate between exploitation and exploration?
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Which ambidexterity approach involves resolving exploration-exploitation tensions through organizational structures?
Which ambidexterity approach involves resolving exploration-exploitation tensions through organizational structures?
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In the context of organizational ambidexterity, what does 'temporal separation' refer to?
In the context of organizational ambidexterity, what does 'temporal separation' refer to?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of contextual ambidexterity?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of contextual ambidexterity?
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According to the paradox lens, Spatial separation relates to which management strategy?
According to the paradox lens, Spatial separation relates to which management strategy?
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According to the paradox lens, Temporal separation relates to which management strategy?
According to the paradox lens, Temporal separation relates to which management strategy?
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According to the paradox lens, Structural and Sequential ambidexterity relates to which management strategy?
According to the paradox lens, Structural and Sequential ambidexterity relates to which management strategy?
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According to the paradox lens, Contextual ambidexterity relates to which management strategy?
According to the paradox lens, Contextual ambidexterity relates to which management strategy?
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What is a potential disadvantage of pursuing structural ambidexterity through structural separation within firm boundaries?
What is a potential disadvantage of pursuing structural ambidexterity through structural separation within firm boundaries?
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What is a key advantage of achieving ambidexterity through external venturing and strategic alliances?
What is a key advantage of achieving ambidexterity through external venturing and strategic alliances?
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What is a potential pitfall of using strategic alliances to achieve organizational ambidexterity?
What is a potential pitfall of using strategic alliances to achieve organizational ambidexterity?
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Which of the following BEST describes a challenge associated with contextual ambidexterity?
Which of the following BEST describes a challenge associated with contextual ambidexterity?
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An organization adopts a strategy where it partners with startups to explore new technologies while simultaneously focusing on improving the efficiency of its existing product lines. Which type of ambidexterity is the organization primarily using?
An organization adopts a strategy where it partners with startups to explore new technologies while simultaneously focusing on improving the efficiency of its existing product lines. Which type of ambidexterity is the organization primarily using?
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A company encourages its employees to spend 20% of their time working on innovative projects outside of their regular responsibilities, alongside optimizing their routine tasks. Which type of ambidexterity is the company primarily fostering?
A company encourages its employees to spend 20% of their time working on innovative projects outside of their regular responsibilities, alongside optimizing their routine tasks. Which type of ambidexterity is the company primarily fostering?
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A manufacturing firm alternates between periods of intense process optimization to reduce costs and periods of dedicated research and development to create breakthrough products. Which type of ambidexterity is the firm implementing?
A manufacturing firm alternates between periods of intense process optimization to reduce costs and periods of dedicated research and development to create breakthrough products. Which type of ambidexterity is the firm implementing?
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Flashcards
Resource-Based View (RBV)
Resource-Based View (RBV)
A theory suggesting that a firm's resources and capabilities are critical for achieving competitive advantage.
Value Creation
Value Creation
The process by which companies produce goods or services that are valuable to customers or markets, leading to profitability.
Value Appropriation
Value Appropriation
The methods through which firms capture a portion of the value they create, ensuring they benefit from their innovations.
Innovation
Innovation
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Formal Protection Mechanisms
Formal Protection Mechanisms
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Informal Protection Mechanisms
Informal Protection Mechanisms
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Two-Sided Markets
Two-Sided Markets
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Critical Discussion
Critical Discussion
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Electric Engine Hype
Electric Engine Hype
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Innovation Paradox
Innovation Paradox
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R&D and Firm Size
R&D and Firm Size
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R&D Productivity
R&D Productivity
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Sources of Change
Sources of Change
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Kernel of Strategy
Kernel of Strategy
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Competitive Strategy
Competitive Strategy
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Strategy Definition
Strategy Definition
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Value Creation in Strategy
Value Creation in Strategy
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Grading System
Grading System
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Exam Format
Exam Format
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Value Appropriation in Strategy
Value Appropriation in Strategy
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Innovative Relevance
Innovative Relevance
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Bonus Points
Bonus Points
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Self-organization of Groups
Self-organization of Groups
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Appropriability
Appropriability
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Strategic Questions
Strategic Questions
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Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism Policy
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Fortune 500 Lifespan
Fortune 500 Lifespan
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Survival Rate of S&P 500
Survival Rate of S&P 500
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Fortune 500 Disappearance Rate
Fortune 500 Disappearance Rate
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Absorptive Capacity
Absorptive Capacity
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Acquisition
Acquisition
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Assimilation
Assimilation
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Transformation
Transformation
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Exploitation
Exploitation
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Exploration-Exploitation Tension
Exploration-Exploitation Tension
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Sequential Ambidexterity
Sequential Ambidexterity
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Structural Ambidexterity
Structural Ambidexterity
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Contextual Ambidexterity
Contextual Ambidexterity
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Paradox Management Strategies
Paradox Management Strategies
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Spatial Separation
Spatial Separation
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Temporal Separation
Temporal Separation
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Strategic Alliances
Strategic Alliances
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Core Focus
Core Focus
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Bottom-Up Approach
Bottom-Up Approach
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Demanding Nature of Contextual Ambidexterity
Demanding Nature of Contextual Ambidexterity
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Synergies Across Units
Synergies Across Units
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Integration Difficulties
Integration Difficulties
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Cost-Effectiveness Questioned
Cost-Effectiveness Questioned
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Explorative Activities
Explorative Activities
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Study Notes
SM Strategic Development - Lecture 1 Notes
- Course is WS 24/25, taught by Prof. Dr. Philip Steinberg
- Lecture 1 agenda includes course administration, introduction & background, value creation in incumbent firms using RBV, and value creation in incumbent firms using organizational learning.
- Scheduled lecture times are: 09.00 - 10.30, 10.45 - 12.15, and 13.00 - 14.30
- Required readings include Priem and Butler (2001) and Lavie, Stettner, and Tushman (2010).
- Lecturer contact details:
- Dr. Philip Steinberg: [email protected]
- Dr. Vera Schweitzer: [email protected]
- Course topics for this semester include innovation, value creation, and appropriation in incumbent firms.
- The topics will be covered via lectures, readings, and exercises.
- Important course information:
- course schedule, including dates and locations of lectures and exercises
- exam information, including dates, locations, and question types
- open office hours, including times and meeting method
- rules of the game (attendance, no recordings)
- A class poll (http://pollev.com/pjsteinberg933) will be used to collect information from the students about their background and interests.
- Topics for class discussion include:
- Fortune 500 company lifespan probabilities
- Percentage of 1957 S&P 500 firms that remained in 2007
- Number of top 500 US firms in 1980 surviving in 2000
- Average lifespan of Fortune 500 multinational firms (45 years).
- Slides will be made available after each lecture.
- There will be a written exam with short-answer and essay-type questions that will encompass relevant material:
- Lectures, Exercises, Readings (including articles)
- Students will also have the opportunity to take part in group presentations for bonus points if they pass their exam (maximum bonus of 0.7).
- Group formation will take place on Wednesday 23rd October at 11.30 AM using Google Forms (link). Please self-enroll to form groups of 2 to 4.
- General assignment requirements include attending the exercise next week.
- There are no requirements for recordings of lectures or exercises.
- Additional topics for further learning for the course include:
- Value creation and appropriation
- Different types of innovation
- Internal and external organizational factors
- Important topics to understand include:
- How firms can remain relevant in the long-term
- The concept of organizational inertia and how firms struggle to adapt
- The framework of exploration and exploitation to facilitate innovation in firms
- Concepts of "strategic valuable resources" for competitive edge (hard to copy, depreciates slowly), "value controlled by the company," and "not easily substituted," alongside relevant examples were discussed in lectures.
- Examples of "good-practice" cases were covered (investing in valuable resources and upgrading resources to better suit the evolving environment)
- Case studies covered include failed innovations like the Coors mineral water launch and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7.
- Examples of strategic valuable resources were given (e.g. real estate location, brand names). The VRIO framework was also discussed as a tool to identify competitive advantages.
- The concept of absorptive capacity from Cohen and Levinthal (1990) was covered, with a model from Zahra & George (2002) detailing a firm's knowledge stock as its capacity, alongside acquisition, assimilation, transformation, and exploitation processes.
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This quiz focuses on key concepts related to management efficiency, R&D productivity, and the dynamics of firm survival. It includes insights from Gerard J. Tellis and explores the implications of firm size on innovation. Prepare for short answer questions and session rules pertaining to group presentations and individual assessments.