A MATCHING THEORY OF EMBEDDED INTERFIRM TIE FORMATION

Andrew V. SHIPILOV, Stan Xiao Li, Joel A. C. Baum

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

We combine embeddedness and matching perspectives to understand how firms’ relational, structural and positional embeddedness shape tie formation. We disclose the characteristics of investment banks which are most likely to initiate and receive ties. Our analysis also finds that tie formation is influenced by network resource compatibility.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAcademy of Management 2011 Annual Meeting - West Meets East
Subtitle of host publicationEnlightening. Balancing. Transcending, AOM 2011
PublisherAcademy of Management
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event71st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM 2011) - San Antonio, United States
Duration: 12 Aug 201116 Aug 2011

Publication series

NameAcademy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedingsis, AOM
Number1
Volume2011
ISSN (Print)0065-0668
ISSN (Electronic)2151-6561

Conference

Conference71st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM 2011)
PlaceUnited States
CitySan Antonio
Period12/08/1116/08/11

Research Keywords

  • Embeddedness
  • Matching perspective
  • Strategic alliance

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