Abstracts
Abstract
In this contribution, we investigate the use of boundary objects (Star and Griesemer) for the orchestration of resources (Teece). We propose a comparative case study elaborating on two Dassault Aviation military fighters under an abductive approach. In this contribution, we elaborate on the micro-foundations approach. Our contribution discusses several properties of boundary objects in relation with the orchestration of resources: type, granularity, openness, malleability, and completeness. We conclude that boundary objects are critical to orchestration. Their properties explain why they diversely impact on sensing, seizing and reconfiguring. They elaborate on knowledge articulation and teamwork, and require specific ways of working.
Keywords:
- Dynamic capabilities,
- orchestration of resources,
- knowledge,
- articulation,
- boundary objects,
- micro-foundations
Résumé
Dans cette contribution, nous analysons l’utilisation des objets frontières (Star et Griesemer) dans l’orchestration des ressources (Teece). Nous proposons une étude de cas comparative de deux programmes d’avions de combat de Dassault Aviation dans le cadre d’une approche abductive. Nous nous situons dans une approche par les micro-fondations. Nous discutons plusieurs propriétés des objets frontières dans le cadre de l’orchestration des ressources : type, granularité, ouverture, malléabilité, et complétude. Notre conclusion indique que les objets frontières jouent un rôle critique pour l’orchestration des ressources. Ces propriétés ont des impacts différents sur les trois aspects du « sensing », « seizing » et « reconfiguring ». Nous mettons en évidence que les aspects les plus importants concernent l’articulation de la connaissance et le travail en équipe, ainsi que de nouvelles modalités de travail.
Mots-clés :
- Capacités dynamiques,
- orchestration des ressources,
- connaissance,
- articulation,
- objets frontières,
- micro-fondations
Resumen
En esta contribución analizamos la utilización de los objetos frontera (Star y Griesemer) para la organización de recursos (Teece). Proponemos un estudio de caso comparativo de dos programas de aviones de combate de Dassault Aviation en el marco de una aproximación abductiva, situándonos en el enfoque de las microfundaciones. Analizamos varias propiedades de los objetos frontera en relación a la organización de recursos: tipo, granularidad, apertura, maleabilidad y completitud. Nuestra conclusión indica que los objetos frontera juegan un papel crítico para la organización de recursos. Vemos como sus propiedades hacen que afecten de manera distinta los tres aspectos de "sensing", "seizing" y "reconfiguring". Mostramos también que sus efectos más importantes se producen a nivel de articulación del conocimiento y trabajo en equipo, así como en nuevas modalidades de trabajo.
Palabras clave:
- Capacidades dinámicas,
- organización de recursos,
- conocimiento,
- articulación,
- objetos frontera,
- microfundaciones
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