Generative Roles of Competition in the Progression of Community of Practice: A Process Perspective

Community of Practice (CoP) has provided a vital context where learning and situated practice can be created and shared. While prior studies have pointed out its unique social processes, the role of structured and formalized competition in relation to the progression of a community is rarely examined. Instead of seeing competition as breakdown or inhibitor of a community, our study explores and theorizes the general roles played by competition....