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This paper is a discussion of "behavioral theory of the firm". It focuses on understanding aspects of the pre-history, the context, the reception and the evolution of some of the main ideas found in "behavioral theory of the firm" and in the key works associated with it (in particular the books "Organizations" and "A Behavioral Theory of the Firm"). I discuss the reception of these works, using both reviews and bibliometric illustrations. Unlike many modern contributors to organizational literature, Cyert and March (and Simon) made a point of doing interdisciplinary work engaging directly with "the disciplines" (engaging the audiences and disciplines of economics, sociology, political science and psychology), not just focusing on making contributions between them. That legacy – communicating and contributing to the disciplines not just between them – is often overlooked in other celebrations of behavioral theory ideas that often discuss specific developments within the field of organization studies itself.

The article of record as published may be found at http://dx.doi.org/10.3917/mana.165.0636 ; This paper is a discussion of "behavioral theory of the firm". It focuses on understanding aspects of the pre-history, the context, the reception and the evolution of some of the main ideas found in "behavioral theory of the firm" and in the key works associated with it (in particular the books "Organizations" and "A Behavioral Theory of the Firm"). I discuss the reception of these works, using both reviews and bibliometric illustrations. Unlike many modern contributors to organizational literature, Cyert and March (and Simon) made a point of doing interdisciplinary work engaging directly with "the disciplines" (engaging the audiences and disciplines of economics, sociology, political science and psychology), not just focusing on making contributions between them. That legacy – communicating and contributing to the disciplines not just between them – is often overlooked in other celebrations of behavioral theory ideas that often discuss specific developments within the field of organization studies itself.

17 USC 105 interim-entered record; under temporary embargo. ; This article reprises central aspects of John Boyd's thinking about competition and conflict, including his unwavering reliance on analogies and connections between disciplines as disparate as fighter tactics, decision theory, history, philosophy, and physics. We trace how elements of Boyd's ideas about winning and losing have been incorporated (or neglected) in the doctrines of the U.S. military services. Given the richness of Boyd's ideas there is much we can learn from the view of decision making underlying the Observation-Orientation-Decision-Action (OODA) loop, for which he is best known, as well as the analogical reasoning embodied in slide presentations such as his massive "Patterns of Conflict." ; U.S. Government affiliation is unstated in article text.

Chapter 14. Overcoming Negative Leadership Challenges Through We-Leadership: Building Organizational Identification and Commitment, with Inspiration from the United States Marine Corps from the book of " Negative Leadership: International Perspectives." ; Organizations face myriad challenges that stem from changing environments as well as organizational pressures. The fundamental non-predictability of the future means that organizations need to be adaptive not just to current challenges, but also to those that might arise in the future. Leadership and leaders have central roles in helping organizations navigate changing environments. But if the future is uncertain, how do leaders help prepare their organizations to be more adaptive? How do they encourage, cultivate, and build organizational capabilities that are critical for overcoming challenges that they do not know?

Richard Cyert and James March's (1963) A Behavioral Theory of the Firm (ABTOF) is one of the most influential works in organization science. An important element of that work was a computational model of a duopoly, which was arguably the first computational model that instantiated organizational constructs within a substantial theoretical framework. We suggest that the academic environment within which this theory and model grew was instrumental in its emergence. Furthermore, an examination of the model itself (by triangulating on the verbal descriptions, the flow charts, and the code) reveals innovative embodiments of organizational attention, organizational learning, organizational memory, routines, metaroutines, aspiration level adjustments and computational experiments. In this paper we examine the historical roots of the model—the concepts, culture, and characters at Carnegie Tech and the Graduate School of Industrial Administration (GSIA). Although causality is difficult to assess historically, we suggest the significance of a strong research-based, interdisciplinary culture at a time when innovative (and often computational) concepts and theories were emerging within the contexts of computer science, economics, and psychology.

17 USC 105 interim-entered record; under temporary embargo. ; Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss some of James G. March's key ideas and extend and integrate them with the works and ideas of John Boyd, whose work is highly relevant to, yet neglected by, behavioral and evolutionary perspectives on decision-making, organizations and strategy. Design/methodology/approach – This paper integrates and synthesizes ideas in behavioral organization studies with those of John Boyd. Findings – The authors suggest that when integrated, Boydian and Marchian ideas can enrich the understanding of particular ideas and mechanisms identified in behavioral organization studies and help broaden the intellectual and interdisciplinary range of the field in consonance with March's vision for it. Originality/value – The authors combine and integrate ideas central to the field of organization studies with those of an "outsider." ; U.S. Government affiliation is unstated in article text.

17 USC 105 interim-entered record; under review. ; The article of record as published may be found at https://thestrategybridge.org/the-bridge/2022/3/8/thinking-strategically-economics-resources-and-strategy ; U.S. Government affiliation is unstated in article text.

17 USC 105 interim-entered record; under review. ; The article of record as published may be found at https://cimsec.org/active-learning-for-active-minds-a-conversation-with-learning-leaders/ ; U.S. Government affiliation is unstated in article text.

17 USC 105 interim-entered record; under review. ; The article of record as published may be found at https://mca-marines.org/wp-content/uploads/Educating-for-Seapower.pdf ; U.S. Government affiliation is unstated in article text.