Understanding interfirm relations in mediation industries with special reference to the Nordic mobile communication industry |
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Authors: | Espen Andersen |
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Institution: | Department of Strategy, The Norwegian School of Management BI, P.O. Box 580, Elias Smiths vei 15, Sandvika N-1300, Norway |
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Abstract: | Telecommunication operators exemplify firms that employ a mediating technology to organize exchanges among customers. This paper develops a framework for understanding interfirm relations in such industries by considering mediation-specific properties of division of labor and the associated resource interdependencies. We apply the concept of primary and secondary relationship functions developed by Håkansson and Johansson to a mediation value system. The findings have implications for management of cooperative and competitive relationships in mediation industries. |
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Keywords: | Interfirm relations Mediation industries Nordic mobile communication industry |
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