Introduction: Revisiting the Roles and Responsibilities of Trade Associations

Lawton, Thomas and Rajwani, Tazeeb (2018). Introduction: Revisiting the Roles and Responsibilities of Trade Associations. Journal of Management Inquiry, 27(1) pp. 3–4.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1056492616688996

Abstract

We explain that the reasons for this Dialog stem from the enduring gaps in our understanding of what trade associations are, how they work, and what impact they have on members, industries, markets, and societies. The Dialog includes an opening paper by Thomas Lawton, Tazeeb Rajwani and Amy Minto and is followed by contributions from Michael Barnett, Steven Kahl, Lyn Spillman, and Howard Aldrich. Building on previous and ongoing research, each author reflected on the key questions driving this Dialogue: Do trade associations matter and if so, how? We argue that not only do they matter but more attention needs to be given to their roles and responsibilities.

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