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This study empirically analyzed the determinants of a strategic alliance's stability based on the framework of game theory. We derived motivational cooperation (voluntary cooperation) and structural cooperation as management logics within strategic alliances and examined which approach is more effective . We analyed the data from the questionnaires obtained from 55 international joint ventures that had gained ground in 9 advanced countries. The results suggested that motivational cooperation (voluntary cooperation) has a stronger influence on the stability between partners than structural cooperation. As a new discovery, the study suggested that motivational cooperation (voluntary cooperation) and structural cooperation have a trade-off relationship .

This paperpresentsthe central results of a survey analysis carried out in the UAE with respect to business excellence initiatives. The main purpose of this research is to investigate the use of business excellenceinitiativesin Dubai quality award-wining organizations. Thestudyused a self-administered questionnairetoconfirm the adaptability of business excellence initiativesby Dubai quality award-wining organizations. Several statistical tests including descriptive statistics, internal consistency reliability and content validitywere employed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences(SPSS). The result of the study shows that various business excellence initiatives already implemented byDubai quality award-wining organizations for their efforts towards business excellence. The award-wining organizations believe that business excellenceinitiatives areimportant in helping them reach their organizational goals.

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