This book explores the creation of 'learning networks' and sheds light on how they function:- real versus virtual forms of interaction, collaboration versus competition in the learning process, and joint value creation versus individual value appropriation in networks. Written by international experts in the field of global strategy. Contributions have been selected for their insights and interdependence between organizational learning and networks. Looks at topics such as real versus virtual forms of interaction, collaboration versus competition in the learning process, and joint value creation versus individual value appropriation in networks.

This book explores the creation of 'learning networks' and shedslight on how they function:- real versus virtual forms ofinteraction, collaboration versus competition in the learningprocess, and joint value creation versus individual valueappropriation in networks.* Written by international experts in the field of globalstrategy.* Contributions have been selected for their insights andinterdependence between organizational learning and networks.* Looks at topics such as real versus virtual forms ofinteraction, collaboration versus competition in the learningprocess, and joint value creation versus individual valueappropriation in networks.

Notes on Contributors.List of Figures.List of Tables.Foreword: Yves Doz.Acknowledgements.Introduction: Thomas Durand (Ecole Centrale Paris) and MichaelGibbert (Bocconi University).1. Knowledge Types and Knowledge Management Strategies: HariBapuji (University of Manitoba) and Mary Crossan (Richard IveySchool of Business, University of Western Ontario).2. Learning to Compete or Struggling to Survive? Objectives andOutcomes of Scale and Link Alliances: Pierre Dussauge, XavierCastañer, and Bernard Garrette (all HEC School of ManagementParis).3. Teaching in Supplier Networks: Lars-Erik Gadde (ChalmersUniversity of Technology, Gothenburg) and Håkan Håkansson(Norwegian School of Management, Oslo).4. On the Challenges of Buyer-Supplier Collaboration inProduct Development Projects: Stephan M. Wagner and Martin Hoegl(both WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management).5. Observing the Learning Process in an Interfirm Team: ThomasDurand (Ecole Centrale Paris).6. Consocia et impera: How French and Italian Fabric ProducersCooperate to Conquer the "Dominant Design" in theFashion Industry: Diego Rinallo, Francesca Golfetto, and MichaelGibbert (all Bocconi University).7. Online Social Networks and Knowledge Exchange: Siyuan Huang(Fuqua School of Business, Duke University) and Gerardine DeSanctis(late of Fuqua School of Business, Duke University).8. Bramble Bushes in a Thicket: Narrative and the Intangibles ofLearning Networks: Cynthia F. Kurtz and David J. Snowden (bothCognitive Edge).9. Competing and Collaborating in Networks: Is Organizing Just aGame? Max Boisot (INSEAD) and Xiaohui Lu (Wharton School).10. Networks, and Some Limits to Managing Them: J. C. Spender(Leeds University Business School).Index