. Another dimension of synergy arises in the context of the supply chain. Issues such as alliances, and disintermediation and re …-intermediation contribute to the debate concerning synergy between companies. The central role of alliances in e-business is such that … not only within an organisation, but also across the alliances that make the virtual organisation. The article is …

Alliances are becoming more important in international business. The literature on learning and alliances has increased …

learning and innovation. Alliances between related firms are thought to encourage interactive learning between participating … relation to the construction and functioning of alliances. It is the contention here that networks are likely to be …The full-text of this article is not available in ORA. Citation: Tracey, P. & Clark, G. L. (2003). 'Alliances, networks …

alliances, this study develops a conceptual model to examine a firm’s product development process. This conceptual model is … by a firm yields a distinct moderating effect to the product benefits of alliances. …

competencies that partnering firms bring to the alliance. In same-function alliances, partnering firms have similar competencies …, whereas in cross-function alliances, partners have very different competencies. On examining managers' view of these alliances …, we find that, on average, same-function alliances are expected to perform better than cross-function alliances, holding …

Theoretical Framework of Information Technology in Alliances and Mergers, describes the central themes of this dissertation … corporate alliances and mergers. This is followed by a theoretical essay, entitled Propositions on the Value of Flexible IT … Systems in Strategic Alliances, which focuses on the contexts in which IT flexibility has value in strategic alliances …