Managing Joint Ventures with the Japanese

This is a study of international joint ventures, with emphasis on the issues between US and Japanese firms. It examines the characteristics, performance and role of Japanese networks in JV management processes. Split into three parts, the book examines learning by discussing the specific problems American firms have in capitalizing on JV learning opportunities; JV stability is examined with an emphasis on the role of knowledge and learning by the foreign JV partner; and the complex issue of trust between JV partners is discussed. By focusing on learning, Inkpen reveals an important and under-researched area in JV literature, and provides a current reference for researchers interested in some of the more complex areas of international joint venture management.