Abstract
We study how a rivalrous interorganizational relationship transforms into a coopetitive strategy. The study employs a qualitative method and systematic combining approach to examine an evolving coopetitive relationship in the truck industry. We studied a platform project during the concept phase of development. We found that multibrand platform development is characterized by innovation barrier multiplicity and concurrency. The study presents a model where we propose that history-related Initial Conditions Innovation Barriers (ICIB) are blended with project-related Emerging Innovation Barriers (EIB). This research makes a theoretical contribution by proposing that through strategic and operational stretch firms transform from a homogenous competitive relationship to a heterogeneous coopetitive relationship.
| Original language | English |
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| Peer-reviewed scientific journal | IMM – Industrial Marketing Management |
| Volume | 104 |
| Issue number | July 2022 |
| Pages (from-to) | 101-115 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISSN | 0019-8501 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 02.05.2022 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article - refereed |
Keywords
- 512 Business and Management
- multibrand
- barriers
- coopetition
- radical
- platform
- dynamic