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Strategic types in institution building: A fit perspective

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It is generally accepted that the institutionalization of new knowledge is the final stage in the process of knowledge diffusion and utilization, suggesting the need for conceptual models of institution building strategy. We describe four strategic types of institution building, which involve a transfer of knowledge and programs from a home setting to a host setting: consulting, management, adaptation, and entrepreneurial. The strategic types are conceptually derived in terms of the fit between the institutional components—content, context, and environment—in both home and host settings.

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  1. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, 372 Mervis Hall, 15260, Pittsburgh, PA

    Daniel S. Fogel

  2. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, 247 Mervis Hall, 15260, Pittsburgh, PA

    Ravindranath Madhavan (doctoral candidate in Strategy, Environment & Organization)

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Daniel S. Fogel received his B.S. and M.A. from the Pennsylvania State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. He is currently Associate Dean and Director, Center for International Enterprise Development, and professor of business administration at the University of Pittsburgh. His two recent books areManaging in Emerging Market Economies: Volumes I and II.

His current research focuses on strategic flexibility and innovation in interorganizational networks.

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Fogel, D.S., Madhavan, R. Strategic types in institution building: A fit perspective. Knowledge and Policy 7, 19–30 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02692769

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