Reciprocity and interorganizational governance-A multicase analysis of exchange systems

authored by

Christiana Weber, Markus Göbel

Abstract

Exchange is regarded as the fundamental activity in every economic context. Seeking a, theoretical conceptualization of interorganizational exchange, we conduct interpretative analysis of, venture capital organizations in Germany and their portfolio companies to develop an exchangerelated, perspective centered on reciprocity in interorganizational relations. We identify two types of, exchange-economic exchange reciprocity and social obligation reciprocity which differ, considerably in their exchange cultures, modes, structures, and resources. The theoretical perspective, might help make the rediscovered concept of reciprocity useful in other organizational and, interorganizational relations.

External Organisation(s)

Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
Universität Hamburg

Type

Article

Journal

Scandinavian journal of management

Volume

26

Pages

134-150

No. of pages

17

ISSN

0956-5221

Publication date

06.2010

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Applied Psychology, Strategy and Management

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scaman.2010.01.004 (Access: Closed)