Management of alliance post-formation dynamics: an integrated model

Abstract

Purpose

By reviewing the literature, this paper explores the current priorities and future directions of alliance post-formation dynamics research.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper collects and analyzes empirical studies on alliance post-formation dynamics that were published between 1990 and 2021.

Findings

Current research on alliance post-formation dynamics can be structured as antecedents and outcomes of dynamics and their moderating effects. Among these topics, antecedents of dynamics have been addressed in a large body of research encompassing diverse theoretical mechanisms and levels of analysis. However, there remain debates regarding the outcomes of alliances post-formation dynamics.

Originality/value

First, this paper enriches the theoretical plurality of the field by integrating the antecedents and outcomes of dynamics and their moderating effects. Second, this paper proposes a new scholarly perspective – “alliance dynamic capabilities” – to address the “disruption vs adaption” debates regarding the outcomes of alliance post-formation dynamics in current research. Third, this paper presents several promising future research directions with the aim to advancing the literature on alliance post-formation dynamics.

Citation

Shi, L. and Jiang, X. (2023), "Management of alliance post-formation dynamics: an integrated model", Journal of Organizational Change Management, Vol. 36 No. 3, pp. 413-434. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOCM-08-2022-0228