Operating autonomy in Chinese-foreign joint ventures

Yang, W. and Harrigan, K. R. (2015) Operating autonomy in Chinese-foreign joint ventures. Asia Pacific Management Review, 20(4), pp. 241-251. (doi: 10.1016/j.apmrv.2015.02.003)

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Abstract

With asymmetries in resource contributions and uncertainty regarding local operations, the degree of operating autonomy given to a venture is a frequent source of conflict between JV parents. To what extent can JV managers decide for themselves, and when do they need parental approval? We analyze this pivotal question drawing on the resource dependence theory to explain how much autonomy was provided to Chinese-foreign JVs. We find that resource dependence on foreign parents' contributions provided a stronger explanation to JV operating autonomy than that of Chinese parents' contributions – the local parent allowed a higher level of autonomy to its JV in comparison to the foreign parent.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Yang, Dr Wei
Authors: Yang, W., and Harrigan, K. R.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
Journal Name:Asia Pacific Management Review
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:1029-3132
Published Online:24 June 2015

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