Publisher's Synopsis
This is a study of international joint ventures, with emphasis on the issues between US and Japanese firms. It examines the characteristics, performance and role of Japanese networks in JV management processes.;Split into three parts, the book examines learning by discussing the specific problems American firms have in capitalizing on JV learning opportunities; JV stability is examined with an emphasis on the role of knowledge and learning by the foreign JV partner; and the complex issue of trust between JV partners is discussed. By focusing on learning, Inkpen reveals an important and under-researched area in JV literature, and provides a current reference for researchers interested in some of the more complex areas of international joint venture management.
