Overview of the potential antecedents of relational quality
| Antecedent | Frequency | Antecedent | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication* | 22 | Organizational reputation | 4 |
| Mutual understanding and shared values | 20 | Proximity | 3 |
| Leadership and management | 16 | Power balance | 3 |
| Contract | 13 | Risk allocation | 2 |
| Prior ties | 12 | Right partner | 2 |
| Experience and competence | 10 | Social capital | 2 |
| Personnel turnover | 8 | Relationship management | 2 |
| Organizational characteristics | 8 | Clarity | 2 |
| Information sharing | 7 | Political commitment | 2 |
| Common interest | 7 | Working before payment | 1 |
| Intentions/reliability | 7 | Stereotyping | 1 |
| Transparency | 6 | Flexibility | 1 |
| Collaboration | 6 | Reflexivity | 1 |
| Culture | 6 | Ownership | 1 |
| Personal characteristics | 5 | Capacity building | 1 |
| Boundary spanning | 5 | Procedural fairness | 1 |
| Monitoring | 4 | Interim joint victories | 1 |
| Antecedent | Frequency | Antecedent | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication* | 22 | Organizational reputation | 4 |
| Mutual understanding and shared values | 20 | Proximity | 3 |
| Leadership and management | 16 | Power balance | 3 |
| Contract | 13 | Risk allocation | 2 |
| Prior ties | 12 | Right partner | 2 |
| Experience and competence | 10 | Social capital | 2 |
| Personnel turnover | 8 | Relationship management | 2 |
| Organizational characteristics | 8 | Clarity | 2 |
| Information sharing | 7 | Political commitment | 2 |
| Common interest | 7 | Working before payment | 1 |
| Intentions/reliability | 7 | Stereotyping | 1 |
| Transparency | 6 | Flexibility | 1 |
| Collaboration | 6 | Reflexivity | 1 |
| Culture | 6 | Ownership | 1 |
| Personal characteristics | 5 | Capacity building | 1 |
| Boundary spanning | 5 | Procedural fairness | 1 |
| Monitoring | 4 | Interim joint victories | 1 |
Note(s): * Many studies mentioned communication as a core characteristic of relational quality, while others addressed it as an antecedent of relational quality. This shows the mutually reinforcing character of various relational aspects. However, to avoid confusion in the main text, communication was only discussed as a characteristic of relational quality
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