政治关系、商业关系与企业绩效关联的研究进展及启示

Study Development and Its Revelation of Effects of Political and Business Ties on Firm Performance in China

在中国,关系常常被认为是企业最重要的资源和润滑剂。许多企业家花费很多时间和资源去经营各种关系,比如与政府和政府官员的关系(政治关系),与商业战略伙伴和竞争对手的关系(商业关系)。这些关系的培养和经营到底给企业绩效带来怎样的结果呢?本文首先论述了政治关系和商业关系的联系和区别;然后,分别评述了政治关系和商业关系与企业绩效的关联;最后,得出了相关启示:企业家必须能够区分商业关系和政治关系,理解它们所扮演的不同角色,并根据当地的制度环境采取相应的关系策略。

In China, the relationship is often considered the most important resource and lubricants. Many entrepreneurs spend a lot of time and resources to run a variety of relationships, such as relationships(political ties) with the government and government officials, relationships(business ties) with strategic business partners and competitors. But whether business or political ties play more salient roles for firm performance in China? This paper first discusses the links and differences between political ties and business ties. Then, it analyses respective effects of business and political ties on corporate performance. Finally, it provides certain revelation for Chinese entrepreneurs. They must distinguish between business and political ties and understand their distinct roles.