Learning by Example: Imitation and Innovation at a Global Bank

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In business, as in other aspects of life, we learn and grow from the examples set by others. Imitation can lead to innovation. But in order to grow innovatively, how do businesses decide what firms to imitate And how do they choose what practices to follow This title takes a look at the benchmarking initiative of a major financial institution.

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"Learning by Example is a thoughtful contribution that will enrich the dialogue among sociologists and organization theorists and point to new research questions."--Rosabeth Moss Kanter, American Journal of Sociology

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David Strang is professor of sociology at Cornell University.