Asymmetric strategic alliances instability
Asymmetric strategic alliances instability is a controversial issue in management science (Cheriet, 2009). Several ambiguities remain regarding its measurement or its assessment. Our work aims to analyze this concept as a strategic tool developed by the multinational firms to control the cooperative relationship. Our research is based on 8 cases studies of asymmetric alliances between MNCs and local firms in Tunisia. Our results show that the instability may be an option considered and planned by multinational firms. These results are finally discussed under two theoretical concepts : repeated and transferred instability.