This article investigates design characteristics important to the success of Russian-foreign joint ventures (R-FJVs). The article also presents the major reasons 20 R-FJVs general managers gave for being dissatisfied with their parent firms and for the performance of their IJVs. This information...

Based on an analysis of the experiences of 40 Russian IJVs, this study presents nine strategies for managing intra-IJV conflict such that it will have a minimal negative impact on IJV performance. Following the strategies suggested in this paper presents an opportunity for other Russian IJVs to...