Abstract
This paper integrates social network and exchange theory to discuss the effect of three relational drivers—relationship quality, relationship density, and relationship authority—on the relationship value of corporations. A study was conducted at clinic diagnostics labs in hospitals, where information was collected regarding the relationship value between different medical equipment industry suppliers. survey data were collected from 108 medical equipment industry suppliers. results show that suppliers who strengthened the quality of customer relationships, increased connections with customers, and enhanced the relationship with key decision makers were able to generate relationship value. Keywords: Social Exchange Theory, Social Network Theory, Drivers of Relational Value To cite this document: Hui-Chen Chang, Lin-Ju Cheng, and Yen-Tsung Shih, The Relationship between Drivers and Their Impact on Relationship Value, Contemporary Management Research, Vol.9, No.2, pp.187-192, 2013. Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.7903/cmr.11088
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