Why Trade Associations Matter: Exploring Function, Meaning, and Influence

Lawton, Thomas; Rajwani, Tazeeb and Minto, Amy (2018). Why Trade Associations Matter: Exploring Function, Meaning, and Influence. Journal of Management Inquiry, 27 pp. 5–9.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1056492616688853

Abstract

We explore the organizational characteristics of trade associations (TAs) and suggest theoretical approaches for undertaking research into or involving TAs in management and organization studies. Through emphasizing the role of TAs within and between industries and at the interface of business and society, we consider how TAs generate meaning and influence.

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