The Formation of Inter-Organizational Networks

In recent years, the networked firm has been widely perceived by both managers and management scholars as a promising organizational form. This book analyses when, why, and how firms engage in different forms of inter-organizational networking, such as strategic alliances, joint ventures, and long-term accords for collaboration among competitors as well as with suppliers and customers. The contributors outline how firm strategies, catalysts and trust between actors shape the emergence and the forms of inter-organizational collaboration.