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An evolutionary approach to study joint venture business performance: an empirical study of international joint ventures in Taiwan

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  • Cher-Min Fong
  • Cher-Hung Tseng
  • Chung-Shing Lee
  • Hsien-Jui Chung

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This research investigates a series of major events and factors during the life-cycle stages of an international joint-venture (IJV) that may affect the business performance of the venture. The theoretical foundations of this research are joint-venture partner selection, strategic planning, and the theory of social exchange. A sample of 51 US–Taiwanese and Japanese–Taiwanese IJVs operating in Taiwan were collected and analysed. The research results show that factors associated with each major life-cycle stage of the venture exhibit a strong influence on the overall performance of IJVs. Choosing the right partner, comprehensiveness in planning, and post-established interactions between partners, all demonstrate significant impacts on IJV performance. The study reveals that, when managing a cooperative venture, managers should not ignore factors in subsequent evolutionary stages that may influence the IJV performance even though the pre-established conditions are favourable.

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  • Cher-Min Fong & Cher-Hung Tseng & Chung-Shing Lee & Hsien-Jui Chung, 2004. "An evolutionary approach to study joint venture business performance: an empirical study of international joint ventures in Taiwan," International Journal of Business Performance Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 6(1), pages 22-42.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbpma:v:6:y:2004:i:1:p:22-42
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