Original
Beyond problemistic search: a contingency perspective on organizational response to performance feedback
Abstract
Using the behavioral theory of the firm, we develop a contingency perspective of organizational search. Based on an analysis of the risk preference and learning needs of high- and low-performing organizations, we propose that low-performing, risk-tolerant organizations benefit most from searching across boundaries for new knowledge. Conversely, high-performing, risk-averse organizations benefit from internal searches to refine existing routines. We tested these propositions using a regression discontinuity design, analyzing New York City public schools’ responses to academic performance signals. Our empirical results largely support our propositions, enriching the understanding of organizations’ adoption of different search strategies in response to performance signals.
中文
超越问题性搜索：组织回应绩效反馈的权变视角
摘要
基于企业行为理论，我们提出了组织搜索的权变视角。通过分析高绩效与低绩效组织的风险偏好和学习需求，我们提出，低绩效且风险容忍的组织最能从跨越边界搜索新知识中获益。相反，高绩效且风险规避的组织则能从内部搜索以完善现有惯例中获益。我们采用断点回归设计检验了这些命题，分析了纽约市公立学校对学业绩效信号的反应。实证结果在很大程度上支持了我们的命题，丰富了对组织针对绩效信号采取不同搜索策略的理解。
关键词
组织搜索、绩效反馈、问题性搜索、权变视角、企业行为理论、断点回归设计、公立学校、风险偏好