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The work, organized by what it's asking.

A doctoral archive — released papers, construct briefs, discussion posts, and class reflections. Browse the full list, or filter by one of the five themes the program keeps returning to. A piece of writing can sit under more than one theme; that overlap is the point.

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Theme 04

Firm Structure

Boundaries, geography, and the exploit-versus-explore tradeoff, how the shape of the firm constrains what it can do next.

3 entries

  1. Class Reflection

    Mar 9, 2026

    Firm Boundaries and the Geography of Digital Work

    As digital coordination and AI lower transaction costs, what stays inside the firm — and where on the map does the work actually happen?

    4 min →
  2. Class Reflection

    Oct 22, 2025

    When Organizational Ambidexterity is Half-Committed

    Why is HP struggling to find market success in explorative spaces despite recognizing the need to shift?

    3 min →
  3. Class Reflection

    Oct 15, 2025

    The Fluidity of Agency Theory between the CEO and the Board of Directors

    Can an ultra-high-powered CEO invert agency theory and become the principal over their own board?

    3 min →