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UK-Asian strategic alliances in the defence manufacturing industry

UK-Asian strategic alliances in the defence manufacturing industry This paper investigates the experiences of UK defence managers in strategic alliances with partners from Asian countries. The degree of interface between partners in every strategic alliance formed by UK defence manufacturers can be related to the region and nationality of the partner. The paper highlights the important characteristics which UK defence manufacturing managers seek in alliance partners. It highlights the management differences which cause them difficulties in cross-border strategic alliances with firms in the Asia. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Asia Europe Journal Springer Journals

UK-Asian strategic alliances in the defence manufacturing industry

Butler, Colin
Asia Europe Journal , Volume 4 (1) – Apr 12, 2006
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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2006 by Springer-Verlag
Subject
Social Sciences; Social Sciences, general; International Economics
ISSN
1610-2932
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1612-1031
DOI
10.1007/s10308-006-0049-3
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Abstract

This paper investigates the experiences of UK defence managers in strategic alliances with partners from Asian countries. The degree of interface between partners in every strategic alliance formed by UK defence manufacturers can be related to the region and nationality of the partner. The paper highlights the important characteristics which UK defence manufacturing managers seek in alliance partners. It highlights the management differences which cause them difficulties in cross-border strategic alliances with firms in the Asia.

Journal

Asia Europe Journal – Springer Journals

Published: Apr 12, 2006

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