Interpartner fit and its performance implications: A four-case study of U.S.-China joint ventures

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Aimin Yan
Jason Duan
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[1] School of Management, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215
[2] School of Business Administration, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
关键词
International joint venture; Interpartner fit; Performance;
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10.1023/A:1026399211360
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In previous research on international joint ventures, a commonly accepted conceptualization and operationalization of interpartner fit is lacking. As a result, empirical studies have either failed to confirm theoretical predictions or produced inconsistent findings that are difficult to reconcile. Using a multiple-case method, this study developed a model in which interpartner fit is conceptualized as a multidimensional construct consisting of the compatibility between the partners strategic objectives, contribution and joint management of critical resources, consensus on the venture's operating culture and strategy, and structure of relative bargaining power and control over the venture's operation. The longitudinal case studies demonstrated the relationship between interpartner fit and joint venture performance and also revealed the rich dynamics and changes in interpartner fit/misfit over time. © 2003 Kluwer Academic Publishers.
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页码:541 / 564
页数:23
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