Title: International joint ventures: an integrated framework

Authors: Sameer Vaidya

Addresses: Texas Wesleyan University, USA

Abstract: This paper will review the literature in the field of international joint ventures (IJVs) and attempt to integrate the literature in one framework. Previous studies have focused on a limited number of issues in IJVs. This study will focus on the most important issues in the formation and performance of IJVs, namely, motives for venture formation, partner selection criteria, trust and commitment, knowledge, learning, bargaining power, and control. After a review of the literature, the author will present an integrated framework, followed by future research directions in the field of IJVs.

Keywords: international joint ventures; motivation; partner selection criteria; trust; commitment; knowledge; learning; bargaining power; control; IJV performance; joint venture formation.

DOI: 10.1504/JIBED.2004.007843

Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, 2004 Vol.2 No.1, pp.71 - 77

Published online: 26 Sep 2005 *

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