Authors: Deirdre Fleming
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This proposal addresses how inter-organisational relationships can be restored during the stages of dissolution following a breakdown. There is a small but emerging body of work on restoration but it is not yet linked to either the process of dissolution or the factors affecting dissolution. Moreover the literature pertaining to inter-organisational dissolution and repair is heterogeneous deriving from different streams of research and different theoretical backgrounds. The aim of this proposal is to present an integrated model of dissolution and repair for small business dyads. Building on Duck‟ s (1984) model of repairing interpersonal relationships and integrating findings from the inter-organisational dissolution and repair literature, it is argued that dissolution is a process rather than a single decision and that repair can happen at any stage. It is also argued that the actions and reactions of individuals drive the restoration outcome. Therefore, effective restoration depends on the ability to identify and act on the issues that are pushing the relationship towards ending at each dissolution stage.
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Conference: Glasgow, Scotland (2011)