Why business alliances live or die

Lead researcher Tadhg Ryan-Charleton. (Image: Supplied)

Tue, 27 Aug 2024

Strategic alliances between similar businesses are far more likely to work if they compete in multiple markets, according to researchers in New Zealand and Ireland.A project carried out by Motu Research in Wellington and the National University of Ireland looked at competition and co-operation patterns based on 14 years of data in the semiconductor industry. Lead author Tadhg Ryan-Charleton said it was commonly claimed that self-interest and competitive behaviour would derail collaboration. Although more than half such alliances failed, so...

Subscribe to BusinessDesk

Stay informed on business, government and financial developments across New Zealand.

Deeply researched, twice-edited and fact-checked news
Annual subscribers also receive a complimentary subscription to The Wall Street Journal
Personalised email news alerts, plus gift up to 5 stories a month to non-subscribers

You can cancel anytime with two clicks, an email or a phone call.
Find out more.

We are serious about journalism.

Already a Subscriber ? Sign in here.

Name {{ registerForm.errors.get('name') }}

Email address {{ registerForm.errors.get('email') }}

Phone Number {{ registerForm.errors.get('phone') }}

Job Title {{ registerForm.errors.get('title') }}

Password Minimum password length of 8 characters.
Require at least one upper and lowercase, numeric, and special character. {{ registerForm.errors.get('password') }}

Repeat password {{ registerForm.errors.get('password_confirmation') }}

We had trouble validating your card. It's possible your card provider is preventing us from charging the card. Please contact your card provider or customer support.

Credit Card

Cardholder's name

{{ __(plans[index].name) | capitalize }} {{ plans[index].attributes.old_price | currency }} {{ plans[index].price | currency }}

All subscriptions auto renew but are easy to cancel.

I Accept The Terms Of Service

{{ registerForm.errors.get('terms') }}

Tax: {{ taxAmount(selectedPlan) | currency }}

Total Price Including Tax: {{ priceWithTax(selectedPlan) | currency }} {{ selectedPlan.type == 'user' && spark.chargesUsersPerSeat ? '/ '+ spark.seatName : '' }} {{ selectedPlan.type == 'user' && spark.chargesUsersPerTeam ? '/ '+ __('teams.team') : '' }} / {{ __(selectedPlan.interval) | capitalize }}

Markets Market Close

NZX down as property company gets key renewal

ASB Bank has extended the lease for its downtown Auckland site for another nine years.

Tom Raynel 03 Jul 2025

Investigations

Lunch firm flagged for billing and safety issues

MoE warned of overcharging and safety lapses before awarding lunch contract.

Cécile Meier 03 Jul 2025

Lunch firm flagged for billing and safety issues

Du Val

FMA 'not approval body' for Du Val investors

Investors accuse the regulator of not warning them about Du Val share offer.

Maria Slade 03 Jul 2025

FMA 'not approval body' for Du Val investors

Sponsored

Tough conversations ahead as cost of living drives employee requests for pay rises

Rising living costs put pressure on both workers and employers.

Moneyfit

Sponsored

Why corporate giving matters

Dave Letele and Z provide support where urgent need is overlooked.

Z Energy

More Business

News in Brief

Drainage firm faces liquidation

Well-known Auckland businessman Evan Christian has applied to liquidate a drainage company after he accidentally overpaid it about $200,000.According to a recent Gazette notice, an application to put Northside Drainage into liquidation was filed by Christian Family Trust Limited...

Gregor Thompson 01 Jul 2025