Human resources management in the formulation and implementation of strategic alliances

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Lajara, Bartolomé Marco^{; *} | Lillo, Francisco García | Sabater Sempere, Vicente

Affiliations: Business Management Department, University of Alicante, Campus de San Vicente del Raspeig, Ap 99, E-03080, Alicante, Spain

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. Tel.: + 965903606; Fax: 965903606; E-mail: Bartolome.Marco@ua.es.

Abstract: The aim of the present study is to synthesise the main aspects associated with human resources and their influence on the success or failure of strategic alliances. With this purpose, and starting from the strategic process of co-operation, we analysed the role played by such variables as the management and leadership system, the corporate culture or human resources practices in general in the formulation and implementation of an agreement. The study was carried out both from the perspective of the co-operating firm and from the alliance's point of view.

Keywords: Strategic alliances, strategic management, human resources, corporate culture, success and failure factors

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-2002-21306

Journal: Human Systems Management, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 205-215, 2002