Inter-firm Alliances

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Inter-firm Alliances is written by B. Nooteboom and published by Psychology Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0415181542 (ISBN 10) and 9780415181549 (ISBN 13).

The phenomenon of inter-firm alliances represents an important shift in the organizational practices of companies. Increasingly firms are focusing on their core competencies, which has meant that complementary competencies must now be obtained from other firms. Today, the art of managing such alliances is a condition for survival and success. This volume examines the factors which influence the nature and extent of inter-firm alliances. The discussion takes in alliances between buyers and suppliers, between competitors, between firms in different industries, and against the background of developments in international business. On the basis of an inventory of different forms of alliance, the author develops rigorous criteria for choosing one. A set of tools is then developed for the design and analysis of governance of relations, as well as for the setting-up, development and termination of an alliance.