時間的・空間的視点による取引関係の分析

－日本国の特許法律事務所の顧客関係を対象に－

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The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of long-term transactional relationships on organizational growth, the effect of geographic distance on organizational outcomes, and finally, the effect of their interaction. However, prior studies in management have paid much attention to long-term transactional relationships but not to geographic distance. How geographic distance works in transactional relationships and interacts with long-term relationships is unclear questions. Using a dataset collecting from information on patent application to Japan Patent Office, we conducted the empirical analysis. The results of regression analysis show the following three points. First, relational embeddedness in long-term transactions has a negative effect. Second, geographic distance has no effect. Third, geographic distance reinforces the negative effects of relational embeddedness. This study's results were obtained by synthesizing the findings of management and economic geography, contributing to both areas.