The influencing factors of inter-organizational resources

Abstract

Abstract: Recently, the resource base of firms has deeply changed with the transformation of competition. Resources embedded in inter-organizational networks become the bases of competitive advantage. Although the academics and practitioners have recognized the importance of inter-organizational resources in the competition, which factors influence the formation of inter-organizational resources remains unanswered. Based on literature review and field study, the influential factor model of inter-organizational resource is put forward, and then survey data are used to conduct a regression analysis between inter-organizational resources and their influential factors. The results show that the focal firm’s absorptive capability, the resource endowment level of partner firms, and the relational characteristics have the significant influence on inter-organizational resources, the mechanism shows some differences when considering the four specific factors of inter-organizational resources.

Key words: inter-organizational resource, influencing factor, empirical study

CLC Number:

F270

Zheng Suli, Wu Xiaobo. The influencing factors of inter-organizational resources[J]. Science Research Management, 2011, 32(8): 90-97.

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