Towards a dynamic theory of lateral collaboration across multinational enterprise structures: A collection of insights

IF 8.9 1区管理学 Q1 BUSINESS

Journal of World Business Pub Date : 2025-04-11 DOI:10.1016/j.jwb.2025.101647

Andreas P.J. Schotter , Martha Maznevski , Guenter Stahl , Yves Doz

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Abstract

Achieving lateral collaboration benefits across multinational enterprise structures is elusive. Especially amid increasing international environmental complexities, prior research suggests that less hierarchical and more agile global collaboration arrangements are critical for organizational success. Drawing on extant work and six essays in this collection of recently published papers, we advance theory by explaining the relationships between socio-structural mechanisms, social systems, and individual actors, including boundary spanners. These relationships collectively drive commitments to lateral interdependence across intra-organizational boundaries. We offer an integrative model and guidance for future research in identifying the reciprocal relationships between influences to advance scholarly understanding of lateral collaboration.

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在跨国企业结构中实现横向协作效益是难以实现的。尤其是在国际环境日趋复杂的情况下，先前的研究表明，减少层级、提高灵活性的全球协作安排对于组织的成功至关重要。根据现有的研究成果以及本论文集中最近发表的六篇论文，我们通过解释社会结构机制、社会系统和个人行动者（包括边界跨越者）之间的关系来推进理论的发展。这些关系共同推动了跨越组织内部边界的横向相互依存承诺。我们为未来的研究提供了一个综合模型和指导，以确定影响因素之间的相互关系，从而推动学术界对横向协作的理解。

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Journal of World Business BUSINESS-

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16.50

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11.20%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of World Business holds a distinguished position as a leading publication within the realm of International Business. Rooted in a legacy dating back to 1965, when it was established as the Columbia Journal of World Business, JWB is committed to disseminating cutting-edge research that reflects significant advancements in the field. The journal actively seeks submissions that propel new theoretical frameworks and innovative perspectives on International Business phenomena. Aligned with its domain statement, submissions are expected to possess a clear multinational, cross-border, or international comparative focus, while remaining pertinent to the study of management and organizations. JWB particularly encourages submissions that challenge established theories or assumptions, presenting pioneering or counterintuitive findings. With an inclusive approach, the journal welcomes contributions from diverse conceptual and theoretical traditions, encompassing allied social sciences and behavioral sciences. Submissions should either develop new theories or rigorously test existing ones, employing a variety of qualitative, quantitative, or other methodological approaches. While JWB primarily caters to scholars and researchers, it values contributions that explore implications for Multinational Enterprises and their management, as well as ramifications for public policy and the broader societal role of business.