Exploring the interplay between formal and relational governance in cross-border inter-firm relationships

This thesis explores the interplay of formal (contractual and operational) governance, and relational governance of interfirm relationships. Using a theoretical framework drawing on resource-dependency theory, transaction costs, and social exchange theory, this explorative study reviews the literatu...

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Main Author: Bosley, Gabriel
Other Authors: Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics, Jyväskylän yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu, Taloustieteet, Business and Economics, Jyväskylän yliopisto, University of Jyväskylä
Format: Master's thesis
Language:eng
Published: 2021
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Online Access: https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/76457
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title Exploring the interplay between formal and relational governance in cross-border inter-firm relationships
title_full Exploring the interplay between formal and relational governance in cross-border inter-firm relationships
title_fullStr Exploring the interplay between formal and relational governance in cross-border inter-firm relationships Exploring the interplay between formal and relational governance in cross-border inter-firm relationships
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the interplay between formal and relational governance in cross-border inter-firm relationships Exploring the interplay between formal and relational governance in cross-border inter-firm relationships
title_short Exploring the interplay between formal and relational governance in cross-border inter-firm relationships
title_sort exploring the interplay between formal and relational governance in cross border inter firm relationships
title_txtP Exploring the interplay between formal and relational governance in cross-border inter-firm relationships
topic Interfirm relationships governance Yrittäjyys Entrepreneurship 20422 liiketoiminta rahti verkostotalous business freight network economy
topic_facet 20422 Entrepreneurship Interfirm relationships Yrittäjyys business freight governance liiketoiminta network economy rahti verkostotalous
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