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Inertia and evaluation mechanisms in interorganizational partner selection: Syndicate formation among U.S. investment banks

Source :
Academy of Management Journal. Dec, 2002, Vol. 45 Issue 6, p1104, 16 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Research into the criteria used by firms in selecting new partners for new alliances is discussed. Past research suggests firms favor past partners in such cases, in which case this research analyzes the use of inertia as an alternative rationale as an evaluation criteria in such cases.

Details

ISSN :
00014273
Volume :
45
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Academy of Management Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.98568855