In a recent issue in this journal, Lawton et al. and Spillman argue for the importance of
studying trade associations, also referred to with the broader term meta-organization. They …

The bureaucratic organization is still regarded as the conventional organizational form, but
is ill‐suited to an increasingly pluralistic world. Research on the variety of organizational …

We review the extant literature on market entry modes to explain the multi-levels of the
political environment that can have a moderating effect on transnational corporations'(TNC) …

Trade associations work to influence regulation, government policy, and public opinion on
behalf of the collective needs and objectives of their members. They also serve as agents for …

Biopharmaceutical companies today view R&D innovation as crucial for gaining a
competitive edge. Consequently, achieving radical innovation in biotechnology has become …

In the developing economy of Bangladesh, local factory owners in the garment industry have
felt great pressure to improve factory safety, but the costs for those improvements are not …

We add a new perspective to research on organizational response to non-paradigmatic
change by studying an irregular yet increasingly important form of organizing: meta …

We explore the organizational characteristics of trade associations (TAs) and suggest
theoretical approaches for undertaking research into or involving TAs in management and …

Although Colombia has the potential to be a cocoa producer for fine flavor and high value
markets, it is not greatly recognized as such. In spite of the government's interest to position …

Meta‐organizations form to advance collective action. But collective action can be more
difficult to coordinate for meta‐organizations comprising governmental agencies or …