STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AS A KIND OF «SOFT» INTEGRATED CORPORATIONS (CONCEPTUAL APPROACHES TO ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN)

Abstract

The article systematizes the conceptual framework and conceptual guidelines for the implementation of various forms of integration of economic entities, respectively — for the formation, functioning and development of various forms of integrated corporations, or integrated corporate structures (ICS). The importance of soft forms of ICS, including strategic alliances based on long-term strategic agreements of participating organizations, is shown. Definitions of strategic alliances and the ability of organizations to form them (the ability of organizations to form alliances) are given. A set of conditions for ensuring the balance of education and production spheres is described as a necessary prerequisite for effective integration of the organization of these spheres. On the example of educational institutions and industrial enterprises, recommendations are given for the formation of strategic alliances of various types: bilateral, multilateral and multi-level.