Titre du document / Document title

The fates of de novo and de alio producers in the American automobile industry 1885-1981

Auteur(s) / Author(s)

CARROLL G. R. ⁽¹⁾ ; BIGELOW L. S. ⁽¹⁾ ; SEIDEL M.-D. L. ⁽¹⁾ ; TSAI L. B. ⁽¹⁾ ;

Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s)

⁽¹⁾ Walter A. Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, California, ETATS-UNIS

Résumé / Abstract

Do laterally diversifying firms outlast new startups? Or does organizational inertia give the advantage to startups? We explore these questions here using the experiences of American automobile manufacturers from 1885 through 1981. We advance and test an integrative model that allows the organizational effects of entry mode to vary across the firm's life cycle. We also compare the life chances of laterally diversifying firms by industry of origin, including especially bicycle, carriage and engine manufacturers. Findings show the potentially integrative value of an evolutionary approach to strategy.

Revue / Journal Title

Strategic management journal   ISSN 0143-2095   CODEN SMAJD8 

Source / Source

1996, vol. 17, n^o SUMMER, NS (215 p.)  (1 p.1/4), pp. 117-137

Langue / Language

Anglais

Editeur / Publisher

Wiley, Chichester, ROYAUME-UNI  (1980) (Revue)

Mots-clés anglais / English Keywords

Strategic planning ; Evolution ; Firm strategy ; Industrial organization ; Dynamic model ; Automobile industry ; United States ;

Mots-clés français / French Keywords

Planification stratégique ; Evolution ; Stratégie entreprise ; Organisation industrielle ; Modèle dynamique ; Industrie automobile ; Etats Unis ;

Mots-clés espagnols / Spanish Keywords

Evolución ; Estrategia empresa ; Organización industrial ; Modelo dinámico ; Industria automóvil ;

Localisation / Location

INIST-CNRS, Cote INIST : 18826, 35400006420567.0070