Social face for innovation in strategic alliances in China: the mediating roles of resource exchange and reflexivity
研究发现，合作伙伴之间相互尊重（即确认社会面子）能促进资源交换和互动反思，进而推动供应链伙伴关系中的创新，对中国企业合作有参考价值。
Abstract This study proposes that partners who communicate mutual respect to each other develop integrative interaction that is a foundation for innovation. Structural equation analysis suggests that reflecting upon and improving interaction between supplier and customer organizations can contribute to resource exchange between partners that results in innovation in supply chain partnerships. Results also indicate that the confirmation of social face is an important antecedent to these useful integrative interaction patterns. These findings were interpreted as reaffirming the value of relationships for making partnerships effective and that the constructive application of the value of social face can promote open discussion and innovation in China. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.