Alliance-based competitive dynamics

被引:128
作者
Silverman, BS
Baum, JAC
机构
[1] Univ Toronto, Rotman Sch Management, Toronto, ON, Canada
[2] Univ Toronto, Dept Sociol, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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10.5465/3069312
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F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
Do rivals' alliances increase or decrease the competitive pressure experienced by a firm? Linking ecological and economic research on organizations, we propose that the effects of rivals' horizontal, upstream, and downstream alliances are determined by the degree to which they (1) foreclose a focal firm's alliance opportunities and (2) increase industry carrying capacity. We also hypothesize that firms can co-opt rivals' alliances by partnering with well-linked rivals. An analysis of Canadian biotechnology firms supports these predictions.
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页码:791 / 806
页数:16
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