This paper investigates the notion of business group as a distinctive governance structure and a strategic tool used by firms engaged in interfirm alliances and that requires distinctive relational capabilities. The paper relies on the in-depth analysis of a case-study of a well established business group in the textile and clothing sector - the MaxMaraFashion Group. From the findings it emerges that business groups can be seen as more flexible forms of governance when compared with directly financial control.
Della Piana B , Vecchi A , Cacia C (2010). The Relational Architecture of the Business Group: A Distinct Form of Governance Structure for Strategic Alliances. MICHIGAN : Academy of International Business.
The Relational Architecture of the Business Group: A Distinct Form of Governance Structure for Strategic Alliances
VECCHI, ALESSANDRA;
2010
Abstract
This paper investigates the notion of business group as a distinctive governance structure and a strategic tool used by firms engaged in interfirm alliances and that requires distinctive relational capabilities. The paper relies on the in-depth analysis of a case-study of a well established business group in the textile and clothing sector - the MaxMaraFashion Group. From the findings it emerges that business groups can be seen as more flexible forms of governance when compared with directly financial control.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
