A fresh look at strategic alliances: research issues and future directions. (10th March 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Culpan, Refik
• Is Part Of: International journal of strategic business alliances. Volume 1:Number 1(2009)
• Page Start: 4
• Page End: 23
• Publication Date: 2009-03-10
• Subjects: strategic alliances -- interfirm partnerships -- equity alliances -- joint ventures -- non-equity alliances -- network alliances -- community of firms -- alliance issues -- alliance research -- interfirm cooperation; Strategic alliances (Business) -- Periodicals; 338.8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1756-6444

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.