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Chapter 19 - Time, Temporality and History in Routine Dynamics

from Part III - Themes in Routine Dynamics Research

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 December 2021

By
Scott F. Turner  and
Violina P. Rindova
Edited by
Martha S. Feldman ,
Brian T. Pentland ,
Luciana D'Adderio ,
Katharina Dittrich ,
Claus Rerup  and
David Seidl
Martha S. Feldman
Affiliation:
University of California, Irvine
Brian T. Pentland
Affiliation:
Michigan State University
Luciana D'Adderio
Affiliation:
University of Edinburgh
Katharina Dittrich
Affiliation:
University of Warwick
Claus Rerup
Affiliation:
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
David Seidl
Affiliation:
University of Zurich
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Summary

In this chapter, we review routine dynamics research through a temporal lens. Providing an overview of this work, the chapter focuses on two aspects of routine temporality: the effects of time — subjective, intersubjective, and objective — on routine performance, and the development and evolution of routines over time. Based on the review, we discuss how a focus on temporality expands the research agenda for a number of core themes and questions in routine dynamics research.

Keywords

Routinesroutine dynamicstemporalitytimechangeemergenceevolutionreview
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Cambridge Handbook of Routine Dynamics , pp. 266 - 276
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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