Strategic Management
Strategic Management
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781259927621
Author: Frank T. Rothaermel The Nancy and Russell McDonough Chair; Professor of Strategy and Sloan Industry Studies Fellow
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 9, Problem 1DQ
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To explain: The benefits and downsides of each mechanism.

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Equity:

The alliance where there will be a purchase of equipment in the partner firm, or stake, or investment in the plant or equipment.

Non-equity:

The alliance will only deal with the licensing, supply or distribution agreements between the two firms.

Joint venture:

The company that is created by two or more parent firms together is known as a joint venture.

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Non-Equity:

Benefits:

  • It is flexible and fast.
  • It is easy to begin or terminate.

Downsides:

  • The alliance is weak.
  • There will be a lack of trust and commitment.

Equity:

Benefits:

  • The tie is stronger.
  • It has more trust and commitment.
  • It can look into new technologies.

Downsides:

  • It has less flexibility.
  • It is slower.
  • It can entail significant investments.

Joint venture:

Benefits:

  • It is the strongest alliance.
  • It has more trust and commitment.
  • It will require an institutional setting.

Downsides:

  • It can entail longer investments and negotiations.
  • The managers have to follow double reporting lines.

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