This paper presents an analysis model on the establishment of international joint ventures. It aims to show how different dimensions of the environment can influences decisions whether establish a partnership, decisions about what kind of partner is chosen, about the structure of the partnership and how the environment influences the evolution of the partnership. It makes necessary using a multi theoretical framework consisted of three theoretical perspectives which allow (as a whole) a better comprehension about the multifaceted nature of this organizational phenomena. The theories that compose the model are: the institutional theory (social-cultural issues); the transaction economic costs (economic and strategic issues) and the resource dependence theory (political issues).
joint venture; institutional theory; transaction economic costs; resource dependence
