{"title":"William P. Barnett","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to William P. Barnett, a distinguished figure in the world of \u003cem\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his profound insights into organisational dynamics, Barnett expertly combines rigorous academic research with real-world application, making his works invaluable to both scholars and practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Red Queen among Organizations\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of the competitive forces that drive businesses to adapt and evolve. In this book, Barnett introduces the Red Queen effect, a concept drawn from evolutionary biology, to illustrate how organisations must continuously innovate simply to keep pace with the ever-changing marketplace. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay of competition and organisational growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an established business leader looking for new strategies, an aspiring entrepreneur eager to learn from the best, or an academic seeking a deeper understanding of organisational science, William P. Barnett’s works offer valuable perspectives and strategies. Dive into this collection to enhance your knowledge and apply innovative concepts to your own business ventures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-red-queen-among-organizations-by-william-p-barnett-9780691173689","title":"The Red Queen among Organizations","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a scene in Lewis Carroll's \u003cem\u003eThrough the Looking Glass\u003c\/em\u003e in which the Red Queen, having just led a chase with Alice in which neither seems to have moved from the spot where they began, explains to the perplexed girl: \"It takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place.\" Evolutionary biologists have used this scene to illustrate the evolutionary arms race among competing species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Barnett argues that a similar dynamic is at work when organizations compete, shaping how firms and industries evolve over time. Barnett examines the effects—and unforeseen perils—of competing and winning. He takes a fascinating, in-depth look at two of the most competitive industries—computer manufacturing and commercial banking—and derives some startling conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganisations that survive competition become stronger competitors—but only in the market contexts in which they succeed. Barnett shows how managers may think their experience will help them thrive in new markets and conditions, when in fact the opposite is likely to be the case. He finds that an organisation's competitiveness at any given moment hinges on the organisation's historical experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough Red Queen competition, weaker competitors fail, or they learn and adapt. This in turn heightens the intensity of competition and further strengthens survivors in an ever-evolving dynamic. Written by a leading organisational theorist, \u003cem\u003eThe Red Queen among Organizations\u003c\/em\u003e challenges the prevailing wisdom about competition, revealing it to be a force that can make—and break—even the most successful organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46723872162028,"sku":"9780691173689","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1724033482434.jpg?v=1754697802"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/william-p-barnett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}