Abstract

The objective of this workshop is to bring together scholars who work on the topics of alliance dynamics and alliance instability to discuss advances, research gaps as well as new theoretical and methodological approaches to move the research on these topics forward. Several research avenues will be part of this discussion including closer integration of research on alliance formation/stability with research on alliance termination/instability; considering novel determinants of alliance instability beyond the dominant internal tensions perspective; joint consideration of economic and socio-psychological explanations of alliance dynamics and evolution; considering various types of alliance instability (e.g., voice, exit, etc.) as well as their positive or negative consequences; bridging individual-level and organizational-level analyses; broader use of process studies on alliance dynamics and instability etc. The session will feature brief introductions of key research questions on the topic by the panelists, roundtable discussion of research ideas and research proposals, and open discussion with the audience.

 

KEYWORDS: Strategic Alliances, Alliance Instability, Alliance Dynamics, Alliance Terminations