Risk Prevention Mechanisms in Asymmetrical Inter-Company Situations: An Exploratory Study in Smes in the BTP in Cameroon

Risk Prevention Mechanisms in Asymmetrical Inter-Company Situations: An Exploratory Study in Smes in the BTP in Cameroon

Manga Menyomo Alain Marcel

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While it is true that asymmetrical inter-firm relations offer many opportunities to the various partners and to the SME in particular, they are nonetheless the source of a number of risks. So, how do SMEs protect themselves from the risks associated with inter-firm relations? To answer this question, we have adopted a methodology based on a qualitative approach based on semi-directive interviews with four (04) SMEs in the construction industry. In order to identify and classify the different risk prevention mechanisms mobilized by SMEs. The results obtained show that these SMEs mobilize both contractual and extra-contractual mechanisms. However, they give more priority to extracontractual or relational mechanisms in the prevention of risks.

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Manga Menyomo Alain Marcel. 2020. \u201cRisk Prevention Mechanisms in Asymmetrical Inter-Company Situations: An Exploratory Study in Smes in the BTP in Cameroon\u201d. Global Journal of Management and Business Research - A: Administration & Management GJMBR-A Volume 20 (GJMBR Volume 20 Issue A15).

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