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Governance and strategy of entrepreneurial networks: an introduction

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  • Josef Windsperger

    (University of Vienna)

  • George W. J. Hendrikse

    (Erasmus University Rotterdam)

  • Gerard Cliquet

    (Université de Rennes 1)

  • Thomas Ehrmann

    (University of Muenster)

Abstract

This special issue focuses on empirical and theoretical papers that help us to better understand the strategy and governance of entrepreneurial networks, such as franchise chains, alliances, and cooperative networks. The following central themes are covered: (I) Which formal governance mechanisms do entrepreneurial networks use in order to reduce transaction cost/agency cost and to increase strategic value? (II) What is the role of relational governance mechanisms (such as information exchange and social ties) for the performance outcomes in franchise chains and cooperatives? (III) Which alliance strategies do entrepreneurial firms pursue to realize a competitive advantage, and what is the impact of resources and capabilities on performance outcomes of entrepreneurial firms. To address these issues, insights from organizational economics (transaction cost theory, agency theory, signaling theory), strategic management perspectives (resource-based, knowledge-based and organizational capabilities theory), entrepreneurship theory and the relational governance view are used.

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  • Josef Windsperger & George W. J. Hendrikse & Gerard Cliquet & Thomas Ehrmann, 2018. "Governance and strategy of entrepreneurial networks: an introduction," Small Business Economics, Springer, vol. 50(4), pages 671-676, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:sbusec:v:50:y:2018:i:4:d:10.1007_s11187-017-9888-0
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    Keywords

    Entrepreneurial networks; Franchise networks; Cooperatives; Alliances; Formal governance; Relational governance; Strategies; Organizational capabilities;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • L14 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Transactional Relationships; Contracts and Reputation
    • L15 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Information and Product Quality
    • L - Industrial Organization
    • M13 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - New Firms; Startups
    • Q13 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Markets and Marketing; Cooperatives; Agribusiness

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