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interfirm

interfirm

6.6
Between companies when they work together or compete
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈfɜrm/
translation icon : interempresarial
  • This problem biases a national government downward when it sets its required disclosure level because it knows that its issuers will suffer all of the interfirm costs but receive only part of the interfirm advantages from the disclosures it mandates.

Examples

  • The research highlighted the importance of interfirm partnerships in driving economic growth in the region.

  • The Ford-Daimler-Ballard joint venture to develop fuel cell vehicles not only represents a commitment of approximately $400 million by each car company but also opens an institutional channel for interfirm strategic coordination.

    Academic text (2000)

  • For the typical issuer, as long as it and its competitors, major suppliers, and customers are all subject to the same regime, the existence of a mandatory disclosure regime involves a wash in terms of these interfirm disadvantages and advantages.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The conference focused on interfirm collaboration to enhance innovation among various companies.

  • Effective interfirm communication is essential for the success of joint projects between competing businesses.

Synonyms

intercompany
vsinterfirm
5.0

Happening between two or more companies

is the same idea but uses a different word form
intercorporate
vsinterfirm
7.7

Relating to deals between two or more companies

is used for interactions between companies in general not only corporations
interorganizational
vsinterfirm
6.7

Involving two or more organizations working together

is limited to commercial companies rather than all organizations

Surface Forms

interfirm positive

Morphology

interfirm = firm (transparent) = inter + firm

The prefix 'inter-' clearly indicates 'between' or 'among', and 'firm' is a common term for a business entity.

Etymology

Interfirm comes from the prefix inter- meaning 'between' and the simple word firm meaning 'company'. So, interfirm describes something that happens 'between companies', like competition or collaboration between firms.