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A Debate about Going Beyond the Whole: Configurational Thinking and Organizational Strategy
Traditional organizational typologies are frequently misunderstood by leaders who mistakenly treat every component within a strategic blueprint as uniformly critical. Building on Peer Fiss's theoretical insights, this research advocates for configurational thinking, which differentiates the vital causal core from more flexible peripheral elements inside a business structure. Utilizing set-theoretic methods reveals the principles of equifinality—showing that multiple distinct paths can lead to high performance—and causal asymmetry, which dictates that the drivers of success differ…
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