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

Thomas C. Lawton; Tazeeb Rajwani; Amy Minto

doi:10.1177/1056492616688853

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

Thomas C. Lawton
, Tazeeb Rajwani
, Amy Minto

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	5-9
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Management Inquiry
Volume	27
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1056492616688853
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

cultural sociology
organizational design
resources and capabilities
trade associations

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