Small-Firm Networks: hybrid arrangement or organizational form?

  • Verschoore J
  • Balestrin A
  • Perucia A
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Abstract

In the field of organizations, one relevant question is whether or not to consider networks as organizational forms. On the one hand, Williamson (1985) says that networks are hybrid arrangements. On the other, authors like Powell (1990) argue that networks constitute themselves as organizational forms. Given this dilemma, the present article proposes the analysis of organizational characteristics of small-firm networks (SFN). To reach such objective, twelve SFNs in distinct stages of development were analyzed. The results show that SFNs constitute themselves as singular organization forms which boundaries and identities are delineated by strategy, structure, coordination, processes and relationships.No campo organizacional, o questionamento se as redes configuram ou não uma forma organizacional estimula os debates sobre o tema. Por um lado, Williamson (1985) sustenta que redes são arranjos híbridos. Outros autores, como Powell (1990), argumentam que redes constituem uma forma organizacional. Diante dessa problemática, o presente artigo se propõe a analisar as características organizacionais das Redes de Pequenas e Médias Empresas (RPME). Para alcançar esse objetivo, foram analisadas 12 RPME em diferentes estágios de desenvolvimento. Os resultados evidenciam que as RPME constituem uma forma organizacional singular onde estratégia, estrutura, coordenação, processos e relacionamentos possuem fronteiras e identidades delineadas.

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Verschoore, J. R., Balestrin, A., & Perucia, A. (2014). Small-Firm Networks: hybrid arrangement or organizational form? Organizações & Sociedade, 21(69), 275–291. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1984-92302014000200005

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