Cao Minh Tri creator Johri, Lalit M. Chairperson Sununta Siengthai Examination Committee Dutta, Joydeep Examination Committee Program 300 (Ho Chi Minh City) Scholarship Donor text series technical report th Pathum Thani, Thailand Asian Institute of Technology 2010 continuing eng 193 leaves : ill. Using the multiple case study research method to obtain related data from seven IJVs in Vietnam, the research determines how or if control mechanisms and affecting factors relate to the successful operation of Vietnam-based IJVs. These IJVs usually use four control mechanisms. Three of them (action-control, result-control, and personnel-control) co-exist in a closely-knit environment yet still influence each other in a process assisted by the fourth control mechanism, relationship-control. This combined interaction is integral to a successful IJV. The data suggested that as a condition for success an IJV should have at least one control mechanism at a high level of importance with no control mechanism positioned at a low level of importance. A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in International Business, School of Management Thesis (Ph.D.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2010 Joint ventures Mechanism of action Vietnam International trade Vietnam Asian Institute of Technology. http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B00799 http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B00799 210713 20260818085102.0