Cross-Organizational Contract Governance: A Literature Review, Integrated Research Framework, and Future Prospects Based on Process Perspective
HE Yong，FENG Chao，ZHUANG Guijun，CHEN Hui
1. Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an， China； 2.Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing， China； 3.Nanjing Normal University， Nanjing， China
Abstract From the dynamic process perspective of inter-organizational contract governance, this study attempts to systematically review, sort out, and analyze 300 cross-organizational contract governance literatures published in top journals at home and abroad from 1967 to 2023. Based on the previous research，using the stages of contract governance as a classification，the contract governance is divided into four stages：contract design, contract enforcement，contract adjustment，and contract assessment. Then the concepts，dimensions, and measurement tools of each stage are sorted out. The theoretical framework of each stage is also constructed respectively according to the logical relationship of antecedents，outcomes, and moderations. Finally, some important research prospects are identified，thus laying a foundation for future research.
HE Yong,FENG Chao,ZHUANG Guijun等. Cross-Organizational Contract Governance: A Literature Review, Integrated Research Framework, and Future Prospects Based on Process Perspective[J]. Chinese Journal of Management, 2025, 22(4): 771-.
