Inter-organizational relationships : toward a reconceptualization of constructs
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a reconceptualization of existing constructs within the inter-organizational relationship (IOR) domain to face two main issues: the proliferation of constructs emerged because of a fast-growing body of literature, and the interchangeable and ambiguous use of constructs. Design/methodology/approach: First, the authors surveyed the literature regarding IORs using a structured process supported by the use of bibliometric technique, and then the authors organized an expert panel process that contributes to refine the reconceptualization of the constructs. Findings: The results of the analyses allow a further confirmation of the inconsistency in the definition of IOR constructs and provide a clear reconceptualization of the inter-organizational network and alliance constructs, recognized as the most relevant in this domain. Originality/value: Being the first attempt to deal with the issue of construct reconceptualization in the IOR domain practically, and considering that clear construct definitions serve as a necessary basis for theory building, this paper has relevant implications for the development of theory related to the different types of IORs.
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2019
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Authors: | Agostini, Lara ; Nosella, Anna ; Teshome, Mehari Beyene |
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Baltic Journal of Management. - Emerald, ISSN 1746-5265, ZDB-ID 2241820-9. - Vol. 14.2019, 3 (22.03.), p. 346-369
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Emerald |
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