Expanding Routine Dynamics Theory

Chapter 5 of Technical Notes Series on Howard-Grenville et al. (2016)

Abstract

Chapter 5 attempts to explain phenomena where behavioral patterns undergo radical changes, following the framework proposed by Arthur (2009). Here, the importance of intentional recombination, rather than random variation, is emphasized. Drawing on the role of recombination in technological evolution as discussed by Arthur (2009), this chapter reviews evolutionary processes in non-biological domains. Taking into account the perspective of routine diffusion, it examines the role of time and mechanisms, and constructs a model of the process where routines undergo radical changes using narrative networks.