Morton, J. orcid.org/0000-0002-4458-6256 and Iglesias Ruiz, R. (2024) Scaling-up, opening-up? Using open strategizing for navigating rapid growth. Long Range Planning, 57 (5). 102467. ISSN 0024-6301
Abstract
This paper investigates the use of open strategizing within a high-technology new venture during rapid growth. Open strategy can facilitate growth but also presents a dilemma when increased managerial control becomes necessary, particularly with high-risk growth phases. Drawing on the work of Deleuze and Guattari, we distinguish between two forms of open strategizing - rhizomatic and arborescent - as organisations navigate rapid growth. Rhizomatic open strategizing is characterised by decentralisation and self-organisation, fostering exploration and accomplishment of growth opportunities both internally and externally. In contrast, arborescent open strategizing is centralised and management-driven, emerging in response to high-risk growth situations. Our study offers new insights into how open strategizing evolves with rapid growth, emphasising the balance between endurance and change in strategizing as organisations scale up.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 The Authors. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY-NC 4.0). |
Keywords: | Open strategy, Scaling-up, Rapid growth, New ventures |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Business (Leeds) > Management Division (LUBS) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 15 Aug 2024 10:31 |
Last Modified: | 29 Aug 2024 10:29 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.lrp.2024.102467 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:216144 |