Network composition, collaborative ties, and upgrading in emerging-market firms: Lessons from the Argentine autoparts sector

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: McDermott, Gerald A.; Corredoira, Rafael A.
• 署名单位: University of South Carolina System; University of South Carolina Columbia; University System of Maryland; University of Maryland College Park
• 刊物名称: JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0047-2506
• DOI: 10.1057/jibs.2009.7
• 发表日期: 2010
• 页码: 308-329
• 关键词: NETWORKS; Emerging markets; Knowledge diffusion; automotives

摘要

What types of relational and institutional mechanisms shape knowledge flows and the upgrading capabilities of emerging-market firms in the face of economic liberalization? We analyze the Argentine autoparts sector to distinguish the relative impact of different types of network relationships on a firm's process and product upgrading. A few social ties to international assemblers appear to be most beneficial for local suppliers, although they may be insufficient to compensate fully for the negative effect of being located in a lower tier. Supplier-customer relationships that are part of regular, disciplined discussions for product and process improvements appear to be especially beneficial for upgrading. Journal of International Business Studies (2010) 41, 308-329. doi:10.1057/jibs.2009.7