@article{MAKHILLIBM20137325725, title = {Partner’s Assessment Model on Strategic Alliance Mechanism Between Developed and Developing Country: The Case of Australia-Malaysia Based Firms}, journal = {International Business Management}, volume = {7}, number = {3}, pages = {234-246}, year = {2013}, issn = {1993-5250}, doi = {ibm.2013.234.246}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1993-5250&doi=ibm.2013.234.246}, author = {Muhammad and}, keywords = {Strategic alliances,corporate relationship,firm partnership,Australia,Malaysia}, abstract = {This study elaborates a conceptual model of partners’ assessment of the performance of their co-partners in a collaborative business relationship. The model’s usefulness has been illustrated through a study of 12 collaborative arrangements between Australian and Malaysian firms. The results show differences or gaps in partners’ expectations and perceived performance of their co-partners. The perceptual gaps have been explained with reference to differences in motives of collaboration, intensity of interaction, cultural differences, as well as the active involvement of a catalyst in the development of the relationship. The study also, draws attention to the policy and strategy implications of the empirical evidence.} }