New perspectives on the causes of franchising conflict in Australia
New perspectives on the causes of franchising conflict in Australia
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关于澳大利亚特许经营冲突原因的新视角
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2010
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通讯作者:
J. Giddings
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作者:
Scott Weaven;Lorelle Frazer;J. Giddings
Purpose – Although Australian franchising sector regulation promotes system disclosure and provides for mandatory conflict mediation, there is some concern that inequities exist within the conflict management process. From 2006 to 2008 no less than four government inquiries into franchising took place in Australia in an attempt to resolve problems occurring in the sector. A major issue was that of the perceived imbalance of power in the franchisor‐franchisee relationship, which often results in conflict between the two parties. The purpose of this paper is to extend the conflict literature in dyadic exchange relationships through investigating the causes of conflict from the franchisor and franchisee perspectives.Design/methodology/approach – Exploratory research is undertaken to identify the major causes of franchising conflict. Face‐to‐face interviews are conducted with 24 franchising experts, such as lawyers and mediators, to draw upon their considerable experience in the sector.Findings – The key find...