Slawinski et al.
What is it called when companies cooperate with competitors?
Coopetition
How many organizations are needed for a sustainability alliance according to the article’s definition?
Two or more organizations
What does AMC stand for?
Alliance Management Capability.
What does the article mean by the “dominant pole”?
The stronger of the two opposing forces. In the COSIA case, competition was the dominant pole.
What three types of goals can sustainability alliances pursue?
Economic, environmental, and social goals.
What is one benefit of having different partners?
They bring different resources and knowledge.
Name one way of leveraging the dominant pole?
Allign with company goals
Apply peer presure
Give ownership
Name one of the three phases of an alliance identified in the Johansson et al. article?
Alliance formation
Alliance design
Post-formation management
Name one type of organization companies can collaborate with for sustainability.
NGOs
Governments
Other companies