Academy of Management Proceedings · 2008 · 11 citations · 0 references
ManagementStrategic ManagementStrategyBusiness StrategyKnowledge SharingStrategic AlliancesAlliance GovernanceAlliance StructureAlliance Value CreationCross-border AlliancesStrategic PartnershipsTechnology AlliancesAlliance CollaborationAlliance Control StructureAlliance Governance DesignAlliance Relationship ManagementControl In AlliancesCross-border Technology AlliancesInterstate AlliancesRisk Sharing In Alliances
The article discusses the question of what types of business alliances are least costly, least risky, and best for value creation. It is argued that governance structures are selected to facilitate interaction between organizations. This influences topics such as trust, control, and commitment. Partner interaction is said to be particularly significant in the study of technology alliances which cross borders. Protecting the firm against potential future competition while sharing necessary information is described as a difficult balancing act.