This paper extends the examination of block alliances in standard setting from market-driven to formal or committee-based processes in the information and communications industry. Formal process block alliances are argued to emerge in anticipation of institutional failure, that is, from the prospect that formal standardization will not yield a timely or correct solution. These block alliances o...

This paper examines empirically the relationship between the internal technological profile and the diversification through strategic alliances of the largest 219 industrial firms world-wide. It explores three related issues. First, the paper shows that firms’ internal technological diversification is more pronounced than external technological diversification. Second, it confirms the idea that...

This paper examines empirically the relationship between the internal technological profile and the diversification through strategic alliances of the largest 219 industrial firms world-wide. It explores three related issues. First, the paper shows that firms’ internal technological diversification is more pronounced than external technological diversification. Second, it confirms the idea that...

Against the background of the changing relationships between trade unions and political parties in Western Europe, this paper examines the nature and outcomes of union–party alliances in East Central Europe. The paper advances two interrelated arguments. First, the nature of union–party ties in postcommunism is significantly different and can be best described as an inverse dependency relations...

Strategic management literature has emphasized the importance of developing trust among alliance partners. Understanding the roles of trust is essential because it is considered to have a substantial impact on the collaboration among alliance partners, and as a result, on the achievement of alliance objectives. Despite the interests in the roles of trust, our understanding of this issue is frag...

In today's environment, creating sustainable value for customers and shareholders requires creating effective alliances. Alliances are essential building blocks for companies to achieve stronger and more effective market presence. Alliances are now a fact of life for business, an important piece of current operations as well as future strategy. This article provides an important and useful pers...

The increasing complexity of business and social settings has lead to innovation becoming a strategic imperative. The need for innovation in the quest for competitive advantage also means that firms must be dynamic and flexible. This is often achieved through collaborative arrangements such as alliances. Many organizations form alliances by leveraging their resources to gain access to the partn...