A fresh look at strategic alliances: research issues and future directions

Refik Culpan

International Journal of Human Rights and Constitutional Studies, 2009, vol. 1, issue 1, 4-23

Abstract: This article reviews the current state of strategic alliances between and among firms by discussing the confusion concerning their epistemology and taxonomy; it offers a plain definition and typology of such ventures. Also examined are their evolution and theoretical foundations and important research questions reflected in the extant literature. After clarifying existing misconceptions and presenting a systematic treatment of strategic alliances, it aims at delineating new research issues and stimulating further research for advancement of the current body of knowledge on interfirm cooperation.

Keywords: strategic alliances; interfirm partnerships; equity alliances; joint ventures; non-equity alliances; network alliances; community of firms; alliance issues; alliance research; interfirm cooperation. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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