The evolution of B-to-B relational quality internationally : a quasi-longitudinal qualitative study of the relations between French buyers and international sellers

Authors: Houcine Akrout

This research captures the evolution of relationship quality between the buyer and the seller, in a B-to-B context, at an international level. The quasi-longitudinal qualitative study of 39 buyers shows that the nature and determinants of the quality of relationships change at each phase of the relationship. Among the determinants, cultural sensitivity plays a key role during the most advanced phases of the relationship. Managerial recommendations are proposed to improve the quality of the relationship for a long-term and sustainable partnership

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Publish Year: 2012

Conference: Rome, Italy (2012)