The evolution of interfirm networks: Environmental effects on patterns of network change

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Koka, Balaji R.; Madhavan, Ravindranath; Prescott, John E.
• 署名单位: Arizona State University; Arizona State University-Tempe; Pennsylvania Commonwealth System of Higher Education (PCSHE); University of Pittsburgh
• 刊物名称: ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0363-7425
• DOI: 10.5465/AMR.2006.21318927
• 发表日期: 2006
• 页码: 721-737
• 关键词: social-structure; joint ventures; alliances; MUNIFICENCE; uncertainty; LINKAGE; logic

摘要

We develop a framework examining the relationship between environmental change and patterns of network change. We propose four patterns of network change (network expansion, network churning, network strengthening, and network shrinking) across four environmental change scenarios. Since network evolution is the result of both environmental context and strategic action, we incorporate strategic orientation as a moderator. Focusing on network change at both the firm and network levels of analysis will guide us toward a better understanding of the principles behind the building of effective networks.