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The Effects Of Perceived Interdependence On Dealer Attitudes, Nirmalya Kumar, Lisa K. Scheer, Jan-Benedict E. M. Steenkamp
The Effects Of Perceived Interdependence On Dealer Attitudes, Nirmalya Kumar, Lisa K. Scheer, Jan-Benedict E. M. Steenkamp
Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business
Channels research has consistently argued that asymmetric channel relationships are more dysfunctional than those characterized by symmetric interdependence, The authors propose that the degree of both interdependence asymmetry and total interdependence affect the level of interfirm conflict, trust, and commitment. Using survey data from automobile dealers, they demonstrate that, with increasing interdependence asymmetry, the dealer's trust in and commitment to the supplier decline while interfirm conflict increases, In addition, they demonstrate that relationships with greater total interdependence exhibit higher trust, stronger commitment, and lower conflict than relationships with lower interdependence. The effects on conflict are consistent with those predicted by …
Vertrauen Und Chinesisches Wirtschaftshandeln In Singapur: Zur Kulturellen Und Sozialstrukturellen Bedingtheit Von Vertrauensbildung Und Kooperation In Chinesischen Geschäftsbeziehungen, Thomas Menkhoff
Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business
Based on in-depth interviews with Chinese merchant exporters in Singapore, the article explores why personal forms of trust (the Chinese translation is xinyong) are key elements in the complex web of business and associated social relationships.