Closing the gap between Business Networks and Value Chain Analysis

Abstract Purpose The study discusses alternative ways to bridge the gap between global value chain literature and literature focused on management and strategy in business networks. Design/methodology/approach The study builds on an article co-citation analysis using bibliographic data from 762 papers retrieved from selected journals. Findings The results highlight influential constructs and frameworks originating in the business network literature that could leverage the research on Global Value Chains. Originality/value By better connecting with business network research, global value chain theory may improve its capacity to cope with modern empirical challenges, overcome criticisms, and communicate better with mainstream disciplines.

摘要
研究目的：本研究探讨了弥合全球价值链（Global Value Chains）文献与聚焦于商业网络（business networks）中的管理与战略的文献之间差距的可行路径。
研究设计与方法：本研究以从选定期刊中检索得到的762篇论文的文献计量数据为基础，开展文章共被引分析。
研究结果：研究结果凸显了源自商业网络文献的高影响力研究构念与框架，这些成果可为全球价值链领域的相关研究提供助力。
研究价值与原创性：通过更好地衔接商业网络研究，全球价值链理论可提升其应对现代实证挑战、回应学界批评，并与主流学科开展更顺畅的学术对话的能力。