Kindly see the attached presentation herewith, in addition I am attaching a short proposal of my work in s presentation format.
Hi ! I am a final year Doctoral Student from India. My Guide & I have been working on the field of joint ventures for the last 4 years. And I have some interesting findings from the Indian Industries/Emerging Markets context. Also, at the level of theory I have found out that most predominant theories (Transaction Cost; Resource Based; Strategic Behaviour) talk mostly about access to resources (or acquire resources) as the case may be.
However, if we look at the definition of " ''joint" ventures' " we have to also acknowledge that it is a separate and legally distinct entity with its goals and objectives (which may have been handed to it by the parent firms). But, we find that most JV studies by scholars, as well as parent firms (managers of most leading companies) look at the JV as a tool to gain competitive advantage (rather than competitive advantage being generated by the Joint Venture for both parents).
So what if there is an accidental discovery ? what if the JV strays from its intended objectives (or subsequently builds up after it has achieved the intended objective ?); Why cant parent firms "hang on" to the JV ? (or triad P1-P2-JV) Also, what happens when JV firms evolve ? (in a direction from the parent firms stated objectives in the letter of intent of formation).... my insight's come from a long period of interaction with JV CEO's (ex-) of leading as well as failed JV's, Parent firm decision-makers and noted academicians
I have some interesting observations. ... which I wanted to share with the larger set of fellow scholars, managers and decision-makers and use the findings from my research to collaborate with/get feedback other/from scholars & managers.
Joint Ventures : Beyond Access & Acquire is the purport of the study conducted by my guide and I.
Just a very general remark - if your research problem is to study reasons for differences in jv longevity then your cases should differ considerably in this respect. I do not see such differences now - or perhaps they are not sufficiently exposed?If I am correct then you need to either modify your research problem or case study selection.
Dear Akshay,
I agree with Witold. I am not sure that the number of your case studies will allow to demonstrate scientifically the differences and real causes of longevity and success among different Joint Ventures.
I suggest you to complete your case studies by a survey on a large sample of JVs to confirm your results. In this case, you have to determine, previously, theoretical hypotheses about relationships between longevity (or success) and its causes.
If it's not possible, you can change your research question and focus on the explanation of the longevity and success. An exploratory study based on case-studies of lasting-longer/ successful JVs, would allow you to identify eventual factors of longevity and success.
Hope this could help.
Best regards
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