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Tradeoffs in the organization of production: Multi-unit firms, geographic dispersion and organizational learning

August 7, 2009No Comments »

Pino G. Audia, Olav Sorenson and Jerald Hage Firms face a choice in the organization of production. By concentrating production at one site, they can enjoy economies of scale. Or, by dispersing production across multiple facilities, firms can benefit from product-specific efficiencies and enhanced organizational learning. When choosing to organize in multiple units, firms must [...]

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