Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Vijita S. Aggarwal Author-X-Name-First: Vijita S. Author-X-Name-Last: Aggarwal Author-Name: Madhavi Kapoor Author-X-Name-First: Madhavi Author-X-Name-Last: Kapoor Title: Knowledge transfer among international strategic alliance partners and its impact on innovation performance Abstract: The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the literature available on knowledge transfer highlighting the factors affecting knowledge transfer mechanism and provides a theoretical framework to study its impact on strategic alliance's innovation performance. The paper studied a vast literature for providing a comprehensive framework to study the knowledge transfer mechanism among the alliance partners and its impact on performance. It also proposes a methodology for future empirical testing. The paper provides factors affecting knowledge transfer among international strategic alliance partners. A theoretical framework is prepared from the literature for further research integrating factors effecting knowledge transfer, linking them with innovation performance. This paper provides avenues for further research in the field of strategic management and international business for improving knowledge exchange for alliance's success. The paper could not review all the possible variables affecting knowledge transfer and is conceptual in nature. The paper provides a useful insight for managers involved in the international strategic alliances as well as for business executives for improving knowledge transfer mechanism among alliance partners. Although various researchers have studied knowledge transfer among international strategic alliances, not too many have linked factors affecting knowledge transfer with performance, which this study does. Journal: Int. J. of Strategic Business Alliances Pages: 203-216 Issue: 4 Volume: 6 Year: 2019 Keywords: knowledge transfer; international strategic alliances; innovation performance; absorptive capacity; knowledge-based assets; multinational enterprises; dynamic capabilities theory; sustainable competitive advantage; technology; learning intent. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102574 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrcs:v:6:y:2019:i:4:p:203-216 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: André Luís Figueiredo Santana Dourado Author-X-Name-First: André Luís Figueiredo Santana Author-X-Name-Last: Dourado Author-Name: Mariane Figueira Author-X-Name-First: Mariane Author-X-Name-Last: Figueira Author-Name: Cleber Carvalho De Castro Author-X-Name-First: Cleber Carvalho De Author-X-Name-Last: Castro Title: Analysis of born globals internationalisation strategy and partnerships Abstract: The specific objectives of this study include characterising the born globals founders' profile, identifying the factors that lead the companies to globalise, identifying the reasons of choosing to enter certain countries, verifying how the internationalisation strategic behaviour of born globals had been modified through the years, as well as verifying the role that partnerships represented to born globals. Three organisations from Brazil and Italy were analysed. Interviews were carried out with the organisations' stakeholders through a semi-structured questionnaire previously elaborated. All the interviews were recorded and then transcribed and submitted to content analysis. The study helped clarify some topics related to the role played by partnerships and the founders' profile, more specifically, the temporal aspect of partnerships and the necessary entrepreneur profile of founders. Finally, the study has also found that some concepts in the literature of born globals are not in agreement with the results from the sample analysed. Journal: Int. J. of Strategic Business Alliances Pages: 217-232 Issue: 4 Volume: 6 Year: 2019 Keywords: internationalisation; strategy; networks. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102585 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrcs:v:6:y:2019:i:4:p:217-232 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Luiz Fernando Fritz Filho Author-X-Name-First: Luiz Fernando Fritz Author-X-Name-Last: Filho Author-Name: Anelise Rebelato Mozzato Author-X-Name-First: Anelise Rebelato Author-X-Name-Last: Mozzato Author-Name: Karen Beltrame Becker Fritz Author-X-Name-First: Karen Beltrame Becker Author-X-Name-Last: Fritz Title: The collaborative interdependence in the local production arrangement of gems and jewels in South of Brazil Abstract: This research aims to understand the inter-organisational relations (RIOs) in the local productive arrangement (LPA) of gems and jewels of the South of Brazil, analysing to what extent the prevalence of characteristics of collaborative interdependence occurs. The paper addresses questions about developing LPAs, followed by the centralised discussion on the importance of the presence of collaborative interdependence between the different actors in RIOs. This exploratory research is characterised as a qualitative case study. The data collection was done through interviews, non-participant observation, and documentary analysis. Content analysis was adopted as a data analysis technique. The results indicate the occurrence of collaborative interdependence between the different actors that maintain RIOs. Collaboration on actions related to shared goals, use of common resources and complementarity of tasks is confirmed. However, it is also evidenced that the collaborative interdependence can be more effective, covering the LPA. Journal: Int. J. of Strategic Business Alliances Pages: 233-250 Issue: 4 Volume: 6 Year: 2019 Keywords: local productive arrangements; LPAs; collaborative interdependence; inter-organisational relations; gems and jewels; network; spatial agglomeration; collaborative relations; developing country; interdependence; South of Brazil. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102618 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrcs:v:6:y:2019:i:4:p:233-250 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nelson Casarotto Filho Author-X-Name-First: Nelson Casarotto Author-X-Name-Last: Filho Author-Name: Marcos Ferasso Author-X-Name-First: Marcos Author-X-Name-Last: Ferasso Author-Name: Jorge Alberto Velloso Saldanha Author-X-Name-First: Jorge Alberto Velloso Author-X-Name-Last: Saldanha Title: Intermediary levels of government for the development of productive agglomerations: viable implementations for emerging countries Abstract: Although the cluster concepts are well-stressed in literature, and in several industries intensities, there are still some contributions that can be addressed to emerging countries. This article has as main objective to discuss the regional space for the development focusing the productive agglomerations and proposes a model of multilevel governance to assist the process of regional development which is important to generate income and increase the quality of life of the inhabitants of a given region. The space for regional development stems from the confrontation of two vectors: the first is the scale for development projects and the second is that of cooperation. A framework is built based on literature and a possible implementation in a Brazilian cluster is analysed. Journal: Int. J. of Strategic Business Alliances Pages: 251-266 Issue: 4 Volume: 6 Year: 2019 Keywords: productive agglomerations; governance; economic development; political policies; regions. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102637 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrcs:v:6:y:2019:i:4:p:251-266 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Etienne Musonera Author-X-Name-First: Etienne Author-X-Name-Last: Musonera Title: Merger of Burger King and Tim Hortons: analysis of marketing strategies in the quick service restaurants Abstract: Restaurant Brands International Inc. is a Canadian quick service restaurant company. It was created by the merger of Canadian coffee shop restaurant chain Tim Hortons and the US fast food restaurant chain Burger King in 2014 and expanded by the purchase of Popeyes in 2017. The company is the fifth-largest operator of fast food restaurants in the world with more than 25,000 restaurants operating in over 100 countries under its distinct brands. The merger's primary focus is to expand the international reach of the 'iconic' Tim Hortons brand, and provide financial efficiencies for both companies. In this case analysis, we looked at the past and present situation and addressed business issues facing both Burger King and Tim Hortons. We conducted a systematic case analysis, and used Michael's Five Forces to assess industry attractiveness. We identified problems and issues facing both companies, and we developed a set of strategic alternatives for the new company. We also evaluated and recommended sustainable alternatives marketing strategies to achieve superior results. Journal: Int. J. of Strategic Business Alliances Pages: 267-283 Issue: 4 Volume: 6 Year: 2019 Keywords: merger; Burger King; Tim Hortons; marketing strategies; Michael Porter's Five Forces. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102650 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhrcs:v:6:y:2019:i:4:p:267-283