The Dark Side of Inter-Organizational Relationships

While the study of inter-organizational relationships is an enduring area of research, a nascent but growing body of work is focusing on the “dark side” of these relationships. This symposium is aimed at advancing research by encouraging conversation on the causes and effects of conflict and/or misconduct (intentional or unintentional) in interorganizational relationships. The symposium is composed of five studies that examine key conceptual and empirical challenges across a range of contexts, levels of analysis, and research methods. Discussant Akbar Zaheer will comment on the state of the research on the dark side of inter-organizational relationships, and propose directions for future research. Integrating Contractual And Capability Theories Of The Firm: Does Opportunism Matter? Presenter: Alex Eapen; The U. of Sydney Presenter: Rekha Krishnan; Simon Fraser U. Can You Keep A Secret? How Governance Mechanisms Impact The Longevity of Interfirm Misconduct Presenter: Fabrice Lumineau; Purdue U. Presenter: ...