Bricolage – a systematic review, conceptualization, and research agenda

Bricolage – a systematic review, conceptualization, and research agenda

19 Jan 2024 | Sara Mateus & Soumodip Sarkar
The paper "Bricolage – a systematic review, conceptualization, and research agenda" by Sara Mateus and Soumodip Sarkar aims to consolidate the fragmented field of bricolage research through a systematic literature review. Bricolage, defined as making the most of available resources, has gained significant attention in entrepreneurship and innovation studies. The authors conducted a review of 126 articles from the Web of Science, focusing on clarifying the concept and its subtypes, and examining common themes. They propose a multi-level framework that encompasses the who (bricoleur), when (context), how (process), and what (outcomes) dimensions of bricolage. The study identifies gaps in the literature and suggests future research directions, emphasizing the need for a more cohesive and nuanced understanding of bricolage. The findings highlight the importance of bricolage in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and business, particularly in resource-constrained environments. The authors also discuss the trends in bricolage research over the years and compare it with related concepts such as causation and effectuation. The study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive framework and insights into the practical application of bricolage, offering recommendations for managers and researchers to enhance organizational innovation and adaptability.The paper "Bricolage – a systematic review, conceptualization, and research agenda" by Sara Mateus and Soumodip Sarkar aims to consolidate the fragmented field of bricolage research through a systematic literature review. Bricolage, defined as making the most of available resources, has gained significant attention in entrepreneurship and innovation studies. The authors conducted a review of 126 articles from the Web of Science, focusing on clarifying the concept and its subtypes, and examining common themes. They propose a multi-level framework that encompasses the who (bricoleur), when (context), how (process), and what (outcomes) dimensions of bricolage. The study identifies gaps in the literature and suggests future research directions, emphasizing the need for a more cohesive and nuanced understanding of bricolage. The findings highlight the importance of bricolage in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and business, particularly in resource-constrained environments. The authors also discuss the trends in bricolage research over the years and compare it with related concepts such as causation and effectuation. The study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive framework and insights into the practical application of bricolage, offering recommendations for managers and researchers to enhance organizational innovation and adaptability.
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