Firm Heterogeneity and Competitive Dynamics in Alliance Formation
构建了一个理论模型，基于资源异质性和竞争动态来概括联盟形成的条件，并用博弈论分析企业因净收益和防止竞争对手联盟而做出不同决策的悖论。
We present a theoretical model that attempts to generalize the conditions for alliance formation. This model is based on internal and external conditions of alliance formation: resource heterogeneity and competitive dynamics. We also introduce a game-theoretic model of alliance formation according to the net gains from an alliance and the prevention of losses that could occur from competitors' alliance activities. The model provides a theoretical insight on a paradoxical setting that some firms join an alliance despite little gains while others avoid or delay it despite potentially strong gains from the alliance.