March-ing to the beat of a Maverick Drummer: insights from John Boyd to inform behavioral perspectives
Authors
Augier, Mie
Barrett, Sean F.X.
Subjects
Behavioral theory
Organization studies
Behavioral strategy
Intellectual history, James G. March
John Boyd
Exploration and exploitation
Strategic management, Behavioral sciences
Management history
Organizational learning
Organization studies
Behavioral strategy
Intellectual history, James G. March
John Boyd
Exploration and exploitation
Strategic management, Behavioral sciences
Management history
Organizational learning
Advisors
Date of Issue
2022-01
Date
January 2022
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Language
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss some of James G. March’s key ideas and extend and integrate them with the works and ideas of John Boyd, whose work is highly relevant to, yet neglected by, behavioral and evolutionary perspectives on decision-making, organizations and strategy. Design/methodology/approach – This paper integrates and synthesizes ideas in behavioral organization studies with those of John Boyd. Findings – The authors suggest that when integrated, Boydian and Marchian ideas can enrich the understanding of particular ideas and mechanisms identified in behavioral organization studies and help broaden the intellectual and interdisciplinary range of the field in consonance with March’s vision for it. Originality/value – The authors combine and integrate ideas central to the field of organization studies with those of an "outsider."
Type
Article
Description
17 USC 105 interim-entered record; under temporary embargo.
Series/Report No
Department
Graduate School of Defense Management (GSDM)
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
U.S. Government affiliation is unstated in article text.
Format
18 p.
Citation
Augier, Mie, and Sean FX Barrett. "March-ing to the beat of a Maverick Drummer: insights from John Boyd to inform behavioral perspectives." Journal of Management History (2021).