Forming partnership networks has become a hot topic for both researchers and practitioners over the last decade. Many researchers have focused on the model types, processes and key success factors of forming various networks while more researchers have investigated the factors influencing their formation. However, not much is known about why partnership networks are formed and how they work. The aim of this research is to explore the processes and key success factors by comparing two different types of partnership networks. The "Five-Cs" conceptual framework is used to investigate and test the given partnership networks. The Five-Cs are consciousness, contention, connectivity, constitution and continuity. A number of key aspects and success factors related to forming partnership networks at different formation stages are examined. Finally, suggestions for the conceptual framework in forming partnership networks are made for both model modification and to assist managers strategic decision making and daily operation. / Thesis (DoctorateofBusinessAdministration)--University of South Australia, 2007.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/267117 |
| Creators | Youn, Wender. |
| Source Sets | Australiasian Digital Theses Program |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | copyright under review |
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