A Balanced Theory of Sourcing, Collaboration and Networks

In a synthesis of recent advances, this article gives a fresh, balanced theory of inter-organizational relations. It integrates competence and governance perspectives. It considers the choice between mergers/acquisitions and alliances. It offers a toolbox of instruments to govern relational risk, and the contingencies for their selection. Relationships can last too long. Therefore, the article also looks at how to end relationships. Beyond dyads of collaborating firms, it includes effects of network structure and position.

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Year of publication:	2002-03-12
Authors:	Nooteboom, Bart
Institutions:	Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Subject:	collaboration \| corporate governance \| inter-firm alliances \| inter-organizational relations \| organizational behavior

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	ERIM Report Series Research in Management. - ISSN 1566-5283.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	The text is part of a series RePEc:ems:eureri Number ERS-2002-24-ORG
Classification:	L2 - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior ; L22 - Firm Organization and Market Structure: Markets vs. Hierarchies; Vertical Integration ; M - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting ; M10 - Business Administration. General
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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