The impact of relational and structural embeddedness on alliance termination outcomes
relational
The unique historical conditions under which the resources are
accumulated within firms deter imitation by competitors (Arthur 1989). Organizational
culture (Barney 1986a), costumer trust (Itami 1987), reputation (Klein & Leffler 1981) and first mover advantage (Lieberman & Montgomery 1988) are examples of such path
dependencies.