The Structuring of Strategic Alliances in the ICT-Industry: A Modelling Approach Using Selected Organisational Theories

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. INTRODUCTION.
• 2. THEORETICAL BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS WORK
• 2.1. Approach to Construct the Theoretical Framework
• 2.2. Definitions of Strategic Alliances
• 2.3. Classifications of Strategic Alliances
• 2.4. Review of Previous Work
• 2.5. Review of Theoretical Approaches
• 2.6. Theoretical Framework and Propositions For This Study
• 3. METHODOLOGY
• 3.1. Objective of the Survey
• 3.2. Unit of Analysis
• 3.3. Methods of Data Collection
• 3.4. Methods of Analysis
• 4. RESULTS
• 4.1. Findings of Univariate Analysis
• 4.2. Findings of Bivariate Analysis
• 4.3. Findings of Multivariate Analysis
• 5. DISCUSSION
• 5.1. Position of the Sample
• 5.2. Factors of the Governance Choice
• 5.3. The Explanatory Power of an Integrated Approach
• 5.4. Contributions and Implications
• 6. CONCLUSIONS

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation aims to analyze the governance structures of strategic alliances in the ICT-industry, focusing on the factors influencing the choice of governance structures. It utilizes selected organizational theories to develop a comprehensive framework for understanding the dynamics of these alliances. The research investigates the theoretical underpinnings of alliance governance and explores its application within the context of the ICT-industry.

• Governance Structures of Strategic Alliances
• Factors Influencing Governance Choice
• Organizational Theories in Alliance Formation
• Application of Theoretical Frameworks to the ICT-Industry
• Implications for Understanding Strategic Alliances

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 introduces the research topic, providing background information and outlining the research questions. Chapter 2 presents a comprehensive theoretical framework, exploring various definitions, classifications, and existing literature on strategic alliances. The chapter reviews relevant organizational theories, including transaction cost theory, resource-based view, and strategic contingency theory, to develop a robust theoretical foundation for the study. Chapter 3 outlines the methodology employed, including the objective of the survey, unit of analysis, data collection methods, and analytical approaches. Chapter 4 presents the results of the analysis, focusing on univariate, bivariate, and multivariate findings. Finally, Chapter 5 provides a thorough discussion of the results, exploring the implications and contributions of the study for understanding alliance governance in the ICT-industry.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this dissertation are: strategic alliances, ICT-industry, alliance governance, transaction cost theory, resource-based view, strategic contingency theory, governance structures, organizational theories, industry dynamics, alliance formation, and empirical analysis.