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The Logic of Propagation Strategies: Axiomatizing a Fragment of Organizational Ecology in First-Order Logic

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  • Gábor Péli

    (University of Groningen, Faculty of Management and Organization, Groningen, The Netherlands)

  • Michael Masuch

    (University of Amsterdam, Applied Logic Laboratory, Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

Abstract

As a part of a larger effort to apply formal logic to organization science, we axiomatize the theory of propagation strategies (life history strategies) of Organization Ecology. We provide an axiomatic system in first-order logic that derives the theory's predictions as theorems from a set of underlying assumptions. First-order logic is widely seen as a standard language for the formalization of scientific theories; it couples considerable expressive power with acceptable computational properties. Our axiomatization increases the understanding on the scope and the limits of Organization Ecology, and yields a consistent theory of propagation strategies with a sound explanatory structure.

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  • Gábor Péli & Michael Masuch, 1997. "The Logic of Propagation Strategies: Axiomatizing a Fragment of Organizational Ecology in First-Order Logic," Organization Science, INFORMS, vol. 8(3), pages 310-331, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:ororsc:v:8:y:1997:i:3:p:310-331
    DOI: 10.1287/orsc.8.3.310
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    1. Gábor Péli & Hans Schenk, 2015. "Organizational decision-maker bias supports merger wave formation: demonstration with logical formalization," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 49(6), pages 2459-2480, November.
    2. Gábor Péli & Bart Nooteboom, 1997. "Simulation of Learning in Supply Partnerships," Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory, Springer, vol. 3(1), pages 43-66, March.
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    4. Vermeulen, I. & Bruggeman, J., 2000. "The logic of organizational markets: thinking through resource partitioning theory," Research Report 00B17, University of Groningen, Research Institute SOM (Systems, Organisations and Management).
    5. Ivar Vermeulen & Jeroen Bruggeman, 2001. "The Logic of Organizational Markets: Thinking Through Resource Partitioning Theory," Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory, Springer, vol. 7(2), pages 87-111, August.
    6. repec:dgr:rugsom:00b17 is not listed on IDEAS

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