Analyzing the Impact of Perceived Environmental Uncertainty on SME Alliance Formation: An Indian Perspective

Extant literature provides mixed findings on the impact of perceived environmental uncertainty on the alliance formation patterns of SMEs. This study aims to provide specific insights on this relationship from an Indian context. Based on a study of 127 SMEs in the manufacturing sector, the results indicate that alliance formation is positively associated with environmental uncertainty perceived by the managers of an Indian SME. The paper provides important practical and theoretical implications.