Adaptation in Multi-organization Projects: Evidence from the U.K. Construction Industry

Adaptation between organizations is a fundamental problem in economic organization. While prior literature has largely focused on a dyadic view of adaptation, this study explores the influence of network governance on adaptation in multiparty collaborations. Drawing on organizational economics and economic sociology, we analyze adaptation between organizations in seven construction projects. Our study extends the literature on adaptation by identifying mechanisms through which network governance facilitates adaptation to disturbances