期刊名称：International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
电子版ISSN：2222-6990
出版年度：2020
卷号：10
期号：10
页码：842-858
DOI：10.6007/IJARBSS/v10-i10/7702
语种：English
出版社：Human Resource Management Academic Research Society
摘要：This research, which focuses on Korean firms, aims to explore the intricacies of the network relationships between buyers and suppliers. Since the influence and strategies of the inter-firm network of overseas Korean firms have not been satisfactorily explored yet, this study attempts to fill the gap by exploring the motives and selection criteria of these firms. The findings revealed that there were three main motives for Korean firms to establish inter-firm networks with suppliers in Malaysia, which are locational decisions, low-cost sourcing, and easiness for procurement. Findings also showed that Korean firms select their suppliers based on seven criteria which are business structure, production capability, partner experience, quality policy, price competitiveness, business potential and relationship. The study suggested practical recommendations for potential suppliers of Korean firms in developing supplier-buyer relationships.
