Inter-firm resources and the role of partners as determinants in the configuration and performance of interorganisational relationships

Abstract

In this work, we propose a theoretical approach based on the view of resources and capabilities, as well as the role of partners, as determinants in the configuration and performance of interorganisational relationships. The starting point is the resource typology provided by Miller and Shamsie (1996), who established two types of resources: property-based and knowledge-based. From this point of view, and depending on the role played by each of the firms in the interorganisational relationship, the contributions of resources will vary, as will the subsequent relational governance structure, information exchanged and joint actions undertaken. This will give rise to different interorganisational performances.