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Organizational path transformation in response to disruptive environmental changes: The role of middle managers
Organizations need to shift from the existing path and form a new path (i.e., realizing path transformation) after disruptive environmental changes, and yet it is a difficult process hardly known in the literature. This study reports on a comparative case study to examine middle managers’ roles in organizational path transformation. We show that middle managers can facilitate organizational path transformation first by breaking the lock-in state via individual exploration and collective assessment, and then by triggering self-reinforcing effects to form a new strategic pattern via external resource acquisition and synergistic internal deployment. In contrast, middle managers who conduct individual exploration, individual assessment, and independent resource deployment can create obstacles for organizational path transformation. Organizational contexts are likely the underlining cause for the differences between these two kinds of behaviors. This research contributes to the literature by revealing how middle managers facilitate or impede path transformation, and by identifying organizational contexts that influence their different behaviors.
期刊介绍:
Long Range Planning (LRP) is an internationally renowned journal specializing in the field of strategic management. Since its establishment in 1968, the journal has consistently published original research, garnering a strong reputation among academics. LRP actively encourages the submission of articles that involve empirical research and theoretical perspectives, including studies that provide critical assessments and analysis of the current state of knowledge in crucial strategic areas. The primary user base of LRP primarily comprises individuals from academic backgrounds, with the journal playing a dual role within this community. Firstly, it serves as a platform for the dissemination of research findings among academic researchers. Secondly, it serves as a channel for the transmission of ideas that can be effectively utilized in educational settings. The articles published in LRP cater to a diverse audience, including practicing managers and students in professional programs. While some articles may focus on practical applications, others may primarily target academic researchers. LRP adopts an inclusive approach to empirical research, accepting studies that draw on various methodologies such as primary survey data, archival data, case studies, and recognized approaches to data collection.