Industrial Networks Trust Bonds: A Sociological Perspective
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The core question that supports this paper aims to identify the role of trust bonds in a subcontracting/cooperation network. The empirical research relies on a case study of an industrial network, developed in the north of Portugal (Águeda and nearby), within the bicycles’ subsector, covering about 25 enterprises. We identified patterns of relationships amongst the subcontracting and subcontracted companies. Once the relationships amongst the companies in the network were understood, it became important to place trust in business relationships. Afterwards how, and to what extent, trust interferes in these business relationships was examined.
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