Strategic networks

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Gulati, R; Nohria, N; Zaheer, A
• 署名单位: Northwestern University; Harvard University; University of Minnesota System; University of Minnesota Twin Cities
• 刊物名称: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0143-2095
• DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-0266(200003)21:3<203::AID-SMJ102>3.0.CO;2-K
• 发表日期: 2000
• 页码: 203-215
• 关键词: NETWORKS; strategic networks; network resources; network strategy

摘要

This paper introduces the important role of networks of interfirm ties in examining fundamental issues in strategy research. Prior research has primarily viewed films as autonomous entities striving for competitive advantage from either external industry sources or from internal resources and capabilities. However, the networks of relationships in which firms are embedded profoundly influence their conduct and performance. We identify Jive key areas of strategy research in which there is potential for incorporating strategic networks: (1) industry structure, (2) positioning within an industry (3) inimitable firm resources and capabilities, (4) contracting and coordination costs, and (5) dynamic network constraints and benefits. For each of these issues, the paper outlines some important insights that result from considering the role of strategic networks. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.