Search for dissertations about: "Tuija Mainela"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Tuija Mainela.

  2. 1. An integrative perspective of social exchange theory and transaction cost theory on the antecedents of trust and trust-performance relationship in international joint ventures : Evidence from Nordic Multinational Firms

    Author : Tahir Ali; Bo Nielsen; Tuija Mainela; Finland University of Vaasa; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Trust; international joint ventures; performance of international joint ventures; transaction cost theory; social exchange theory; antecedents; luottamus; kansainväliset yhteisyritykset; yhteisyritysten menestys; sosiaalisen vaihdannan teoria; transaktiokustannusteoria; vaikuttavat tekijät; Business administration; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : A great deal of attention has been paid to the performance of international joint ventures (IJVs) and trust has been suggested as a key determinant of it. However, limited empirical evidence exists to substantiate a positive relationship between trust and performance of IJVs. Also, there is a limited understanding of the antecedents of trust. READ MORE

  4. 2. Consistent Inconsistency : The Role of Tension in Explaining Change in Interorganizational Relationships

    Author : Siavash Alimadadi; Anna Bengtson; Amjad Hadjikhani; Cecilia Pahlberg; Tuija Mainela; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Process of change; interorganizational relationship dynamics; business networks; dialectics; contradictions; tensions; Business Studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This thesis commences with the notion that interorganizational exchange relationships are dynamic to an unprecedented degree. It is argued that, global production networks have integrated firms into interdependent structures that blur traditional geographical and organizational boundaries. READ MORE