An analytical framework for strategic alliance formation between a cooperative bank and a fintech start-up: An Italian case study [PDF]
PURPOSE: The paper aims to identify the characteristics of the entities involved, the motivations and the processes of forming strategic alliances between a small cooperative bank and a fintech start-up.
Francesca Bartolacci +3 more
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This article presents a framework for structuring and supporting the complex and dynamic process of alliance building. Fit is the key concept in this framework, which is based on an extensive literature study and in-depth case studies. The concept of “fit” is not new in itself.
Helen Perks, Geoff Easton
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Strategic Alliance Formation from the Institutional Theory Perspective [PDF]
The strategic alliance is an effective model to improve the competitive capability of firms and business, especially in the developing economies. However, the institutional environment of developing economies hinders the formation of such strategic ...
Mohammad Haghighi, Seyed Hossein Jalali
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Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a typical cold-water aquaculture fish and a high-end aquatic product. When water temperature exceeds its optimal range of 12–18 °C, the immune system of rainbow trout becomes weakened and unbalanced.
Tianqing Huang +11 more
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How managers can build trust in strategic alliances: a meta-analysis on the central trust-building mechanisms [PDF]
Trust is an important driver of superior alliance performance. Alliance managers are influential in this regard because trust requires active involvement, commitment and the dedicated support of the key actors involved in the strategic alliance.
A Ariño +80 more
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This study investigates the impact of firm-specific (i.e., alliance orientation and partner selection criteria) and relationship-specific (i.e., strategic fit, cultural fit, and organizational fit) factors on alliance performance and assesses the ...
A. Esen, G. Alpay
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The effects of contract detail and prior ties on contract change : a learning perspective [PDF]
Despite the large literature on alliance contract design, we know little about how transacting parties change and amend their underlying contracts during the execution of strategic alliances.
Klijn, Elko +4 more
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How and When Socially Entrepreneurial Nonprofit Organizations Benefit From Adopting Social Alliance Management Routines to Manage Social Alliances? [PDF]
Social alliance is defined as the collaboration between for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Building on the insights derived from the resource-based theory, we develop a conceptual framework to explain how socially entrepreneurial nonprofit ...
A Madhok +69 more
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Cooperative Or Controlling? The Effects Of Ceo-Board Relations And The Content Of Interlocks On The Formation Of Joint Ventures [PDF]
This study examines the influence of the social network of board interlocks on strategic alliance formation. Our theoretical framework suggests how board interlock ties to other firms can increase or decrease the likelihood of alliance formation ...
Gulati, R., Westphal, J. D.
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Improving a Firm's Performance within a Strategic Shipping Alliance
Shipping companies have proactively participated in various strategic alliances within the industry to improve their competitive advantage. Previous studies have addressed how shipping companies gain benefits from strategic alliances.
Eon-Seong Lee
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