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Dynamic organizational learning: a narrative inquiry into the story of Huawei in China

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  • Li-Chung Chang
  • Wei-Ling Ho
  • Sang-Bing Tsai
  • Quan Chen
  • Chi-Cheng Wu

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In this paper, we apply a model derived from dynamic capability theory to analyse the evolution and development of Huawei as an emerging MNC that is also a dynamic learning organization. We show how this firm has evolved through four distinct eras, characterized in succession by imitation, improvement, integration and cross-disciplinary engagement. Each era has involved a sequence of steps, beginning with opportunities, and followed by path, position, processes and transformation. Through much of its history, Huawei drew heavily on outside expertise. By contrast, the contemporary Huawei has become self-sufficient, as progressive transformations have enabled the firm to acquire dynamic capability for developing unique client-driven solutions by combining knowledge from diverse internal expert communities.

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  • Li-Chung Chang & Wei-Ling Ho & Sang-Bing Tsai & Quan Chen & Chi-Cheng Wu, 2017. "Dynamic organizational learning: a narrative inquiry into the story of Huawei in China," Asia Pacific Business Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 23(4), pages 541-558, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:apbizr:v:23:y:2017:i:4:p:541-558
    DOI: 10.1080/13602381.2017.1346910
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    1. Kerstin J. Schaefer, 2020. "Catching up by hiring: The case of Huawei," Journal of International Business Studies, Palgrave Macmillan;Academy of International Business, vol. 51(9), pages 1500-1515, December.
    2. Liefner, Ingo & Si, Yue-fang & Schäfer, Kerstin, 2019. "A latecomer firm's R&D collaboration with advanced country universities and research institutes: The case of Huawei in Germany," Technovation, Elsevier, vol. 86, pages 3-14.
    3. Godinho, Manuel Mira & Simões, Vítor Corado, 2023. "The Tech Cold War: What can we learn from the most dynamic patent classes?," International Business Review, Elsevier, vol. 32(6).
    4. Ritu Singh & Parikshit Charan & Manojit Chattopadhyay, 2019. "Dynamic capabilities and responsiveness: moderating effect of organization structures and environmental dynamism," DECISION: Official Journal of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Springer;Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, vol. 46(4), pages 301-319, December.

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