A frequent choice for market entry to China is the international joint venture (IJV) with a Chinese partner. This is regarded as an adequate market entry if complex technological knowledge is to be transferred to the new location. However, IJVs also represent an easy way for local partners to...

Einleitung -- Internationale Unternehmungen -- Standortwahl von internationalen Industrieunternehmungen im Hinblick auf die strategische Zielsetzung -- Standortentscheidungsmodelle für international verteilte Industrieunternehmungen -- Entscheidungsmodell zur Bestimmung einer optimalen...

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) create potentials for considerable productivity gains and for higher economic growth. However, ICTs also pose varied challenges to firms in order to benefit from these potentials. Highlighting the importance of innovations, firm-sponsored...