Study on the Factors of Partnership Success in Upstream Oil and Gas Industry

Abstract:

Based on social exchange theory, this paper analyzes the factors of partnership success in upstream oil and gas industry. The results show that trust, commitment, the two-way communication and joint problem solving are positively associated with partnership success in upstream oil and gas industry.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 71-78)
• Pages: 2505-2508
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.71-78.2505
• Online since: July 2011
• Authors: Xu Dong Pei
• Keywords: Factor, Partnership Success, Upstream Oil and Gas Industry

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