Paper Title
An Empirical Study Of The Determinant For Inter-Organizational Relations

Abstract
The objective of this research was to clarify empirically the factors which a company selects regarding various inter-organizational relations, such as merger and acquisition (M&A), keiretsu intragroup dealings (business affiliation), and an alliance. As its research methodology, a questionnaire was given to the managerial class engaged in a company�s strategy execution. In conclusion, some important determinants were verified through the questionnaire. Keywords� Inter-organizational relations, M&A, Keiretsu (Business affiliation), Alliance, Questionnaire.