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According to transaction cost theory, what motivates organizations to form inter-organizational linkages—both formal and informal linkage mechanisms?

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The need for reducing transactions costs motivates organizations to form inter-organizational linkages both formal and informal. According to transaction theory, when non specific goods and services are exchanged uncertainty is low, so firms will use informal linkages such as the standing of the firm or oral ...

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