The evolution of relational quality in strategic alliances: A multiple case study analysis

Like all organisations, alliances are best seen in a dynamic perspective: as time elapses, conditions evolve and change. Whilst early research on strategic alliances focused on factors affecting their success, the focus has gradually shifted to partners ' relationships and their co-evolution. I...

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Published in:Institut de socio-économie des entreprises et des organisations (Écully, Rhône). recherches en sciences de gestion Rhône). recherches en sciences de gestion, 2020-01 (138), p.69-100
Main Author: Bidault, Francis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alliances
Case studies
Coffee industry
Cooperation
Design theory
Evolution
Joint ventures
Quality
Strategic planning
Success
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Summary:Like all organisations, alliances are best seen in a dynamic perspective: as time elapses, conditions evolve and change. Whilst early research on strategic alliances focused on factors affecting their success, the focus has gradually shifted to partners ' relationships and their co-evolution. In this article, we aim to contribute to the understanding of relational quality between alliance partners overtime. Our research is grounded both in theory and in multiple case study research. Evidence collected in these case studies points to a pattern of evolution driven by modes of trust and control between partners. Propositions are formulated for future research.
ISSN:2259-6372
2271-2836