The spectrum of inter-organizational relationships and social capital mobilization of MNEs

Purpose Multinational enterprises (MNEs) establish a wide range of alliances to access the critical resources that they may need at any one time. Although inter-organizational relationships (IORs) constitute channels through which social capital flows, MNEs should consider mechanisms or characteristics relations facilitate their actual mobilization. Design/methodology/approach A definition alliance types yielded parameters for an ordinary least squares regression sample from top global-reach airline industry. Findings The results showed certain kind favored mobilization capital. Practical implications Managers must select type IOR taking into account objective pursue and activity will include. Originality/value Analyzing factors influence degree how actually use partners require establishment theoretical framework development empirical evidence.