Titel
Governance and strategy of entrepreneurial networks: an introduction
Autor*in
George W. J. Hendrikse
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Gerard Cliquet
Institute of Management of Rennes (IAE), Université de Rennes 1
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Abstract
This special issue focuses on empirical and theoretical papers that help us to better understand the strategy and governance of entrepreneurial networks, such as franchise chains, alliances, and cooperative networks. The following central themes are covered: (I) Which formal governance mechanisms do entrepreneurial networks use in order to reduce transaction cost/agency cost and to increase strategic value? (II) What is the role of relational governance mechanisms (such as information exchange and social ties) for the performance outcomes in franchise chains and cooperatives? (III) Which alliance strategies do entrepreneurial firms pursue to realize a competitive advantage, and what is the impact of resources and capabilities on performance outcomes of entrepreneurial firms. To address these issues, insights from organizational economics (transaction cost theory, agency theory, signaling theory), strategic management perspectives (resource-based, knowledge-based and organizational capabilities theory), entrepreneurship theory and the relational governance view are used.
Stichwort
Entrepreneurial networksFranchise networksCooperativesAlliancesFormal governanceRelational governanceStrategiesOrganizational capabilities
Objekt-Typ
Sprache
Englisch [eng]
Persistent identifier
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Titel
Small Business Economics
Publication
Springer Nature
Erscheinungsdatum
2017
Zugänglichkeit
Rechte
Rechteangabe
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