Theoretical Background

Abstract

This chapter illustrates the theoretical foundation of the study. Several issues such as motives, resources, learning, networking, and institutional and environmental impacts are elaborately discussed to point out why strategic alliances are formed and how the firms attempt to fulfill different goals by collaborating with partners. Furthermore, it is taken up how the issues are intertwined and jointly contribute to strengthen the alliance activity. From a longitudinal perspective, a theoretical framework has been drawn not only to show the links but also to highlight the dynamism in the relationship over time. This theoretical framework is used to collect, organize, and analyze the data to finally draw conclusions of the study.

Citation

Abraha, D. and Hyder, A.S. (2021), "Theoretical Background", Transformation of Strategic Alliances in Emerging Markets, Volume I, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 101-112. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80043-744-920210009