摘要：In this paper, we present and discuss the notion of interorganizational synthesis. Interor-ganizational synthesis refers to synthesis in the relationships between all organizationsinvolved in a collaborative project. Synthesis is critical if organizations are fully to lever-age the benefits of interorganizational collaboration in complex environments. Review-ing other research in management, in areas such as culture, rationality, and language,we show that collaboration is a far more complex task than economic or contractual the-ories suggest. We then present ten critical building blocks that must be accounted for inthe design of interorganizational relations if synthesis is to be realised. Each of theseblocks is discussed and the potential risks, and management implications, are also pre-sented
