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The aim is to differentiate between deliberate and emergent strategies in organizations.

December 1, 1979Administrative Science Quarterly

An Emerging Strategy of "Direct" Research

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HMHenry MintzbergMcGill University

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Research explores strategy formation processes, highlighting the prevalence of emergent strategies in organizations, suggesting new frameworks for management.

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The aim is to differentiate between deliberate and emergent strategies in organizations.
Explored strategy formation over eight years at McGill University’s Faculty of Management
Analyzed patterns in decision-making
Contrast the realization of strategies with and without prior intentions.
Most strategies exhibit emergent characteristics alongside any deliberate intentions
Suggests that strategy should be viewed as a dynamic process rather than a fixed endpoint.

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Henry Mintzberg (1979) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a08fef0944076d22073a9a2 https://doi.org/10.2307/2392364

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Research explores strategy formation processes, highlighting the prevalence of emergent strategies in organizations, suggesting new frameworks for management.

An Emerging Strategy of "Direct" Research

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An Emerging Strategy of "Direct" Research

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