Empirical Investigation of Open Source Software and Commercial Partner Joint Development Model

摘要: This study investigates the implications of a joint governance model from perspective OSS project. By extending transaction cost economics and interorganizational cooperation framework to domain, I propose investigate causal factors affecting network structure this development form alliance. Data will be collected open source projects examine impact commercial vendors’ involvement on project governance. Results demonstrate why seek establish arrangements that give rise new construct for efficient management software development. Theory predicts satisfactory leads more collaborative transaction. The also proposes contribute institutional structure. identifies necessary dimensions effect branding trust minimize vulnerability safeguard detrimental vendor involvement.