We explore the organizational characteristics of trade associations (TAs) and suggest theoretical approaches for undertaking research into or involving TAs in management and organization studies. Through emphasizing the role of TAs within and between industries and at the interface of business and society, we consider how TAs generate meaning and influence.
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Lawton, T. C., Rajwani, T., & Minto, A. (2018). Why Trade Associations Matter: Exploring Function, Meaning, and Influence. Journal of Management Inquiry, 27(1), 5–9. https://doi.org/10.1177/1056492616688853
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