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Why Trade Associations Matter: Exploring Function, Meaning, and Influence

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: We explore the organizational characteristics of trade associations (TAs) and suggest theoretical approaches for undertaking research into or involving TAs in management and organization studies. Through emphasizing the role of TAs within and between industries and at the interface of business and society, we consider how TAs generate meaning and influence.

Source: Journal of Management Inquiry

DOI: 10.1177/1056492616688853

Authors: Thomas C. Lawton, Tazeeb Rajwani, Amy Minto

Institutions: The Open University, University of Essex, University of Oregon

Language: English

Topic: Management and Organizational Studies

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2581571053

FWCI: 10.36

Cites: 39

Cited by: 78

Related to: 10