Eshraghian, F., Omidvar, O. and Hafezieh, N. 2023. Organizing in digital platforms: Temporality, the grammar of actions, and algorithmic delegation. Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Meeting 2023. Boston, Massachusetts, USA 08 Jul - 04 Aug 2023 Academy of Management.
| Title | Organizing in digital platforms: Temporality, the grammar of actions, and algorithmic delegation |
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| Authors | Eshraghian, F., Omidvar, O. and Hafezieh, N. |
| Type | Conference paper |
| Abstract | Organizing on open digital platforms relies on contributions to harness innovation and creativity. However, since such organizations attract the interest of contributors, they face the challenge of taming emerging chaos while preserving their flexibility. In this study, we argue that previous studies thought about addressing such dilemmas by offering spatial and design-led solutions. Using mixed methods, we analyse the development of Bitcoin project since its inception in 2009 to see how it addressed the pressing challenge of balancing flexibility and order. We argue that coordinating resulted from emergent mechanisms of harnessing a grammar of action, algorithmic decluttering and monitoring, and rhythms. These findings shed new light on how non-spatial mechanisms might be at work to address these challenges. |
| Keywords | Coordination |
| Digital Platforms | |
| Grammar of Action | |
| Algorithmic Decisions | |
| Year | 2023 |
| Conference | Academy of Management (AOM) Annual Meeting 2023 |
| Publisher | Academy of Management |
| Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Controlled (open metadata, closed files) |
| Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled (open metadata, closed files) |
| Publication dates | |
| Published | 07 Aug 2023 |
| File | File Access Level Controlled (open metadata, closed files) |