Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/320888 
Year of Publication: 
2024
Citation: 
[Journal:] Administrative Sciences [ISSN:] 2076-3387 [Volume:] 14 [Issue:] 4 [Article No.:] 65 [Year:] 2024 [Pages:] 1-13
Publisher: 
MDPI, Basel
Abstract: 
Strategic Networks (SNs) have emerged as a prevalent organizational form that offers synergistic benefits to participating firms. Despite their potential, SNs often experience member firms' departure, raising concerns about their long-term viability. This study explores the factors that influence firms' decisions to exit SNs by examining the interplay between network maturity, member firms' satisfaction, and their individual characteristics. Using data from 338 Brazilian firms involved in SNs, a cluster analysis was employed to identify distinct groups of firms based on shared attributes. The findings revealed a significant association between higher perceived maturity, greater satisfaction with SNs, and lower likelihood of departure. These results suggest that network leaders should prioritize cultivating a mature and satisfying SN environment to mitigate member exits. By identifying the critical distinctions between the remaining and departing firms, this study provides valuable insights for network managers seeking to strengthen the longevity and stability of their strategic partnerships.
Subjects: 
strategic network
cooperation failure
cluster analysis
member firms' departure
network dissolution
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