Paul Vlaar contends that strategic alliances and other forms of cooperation, such as buyer-supplier relationships, joint ventures and offshoring initiatives, increasingly stand at the basis of competitive advantage. Although contracts and trust play a crucial role in such relationships, prior...

Professor Willcocks and Professor Lacity examine the economic determinants and outcomes of outsourcing and offshoring at both the firm and country levels. This comprehensive overview of the topic offers an interdisciplinary perspective, covering the empirical and theoretical research of...

This important new book deals with some of the most fundamental issues of transaction cost economics. It focuses on the analysis of the internal nature and characteristics of organizations and on the subtle interactions between institutional environment and governance structures over time....

"This comprehensive guide explores the landscape of executive education, outlining its key stakeholders and their expectations. Konstantin Korotov and Evgeny Kaganer discuss how experts can transform their knowledge into learning opportunities for executives, defining the first steps for...

"The Elgar Encyclopedia of Leadership is a comprehensive resource that explores the multifaceted nature of leadership across various contexts and cultures. Providing insights into both classic and contemporary leadership theories and practices, each entry delves into key concepts, models, and...

Transformational CEOs questions why some Japanese firms succeeded in the 1990s despite an economy that failed--regardless of the burst of the "bubble" economy, a number of Japanese companies have maintained or extended their international leadership in particular sectors. The authors argue that...

Contents: 1. Introduction to judgment and leadership / Anna B. Kayes and D. Christopher Kayes -- Part I: Conceptualization and processes of leadership judgment -- 2. Cognition counts: Cognitive skills contributing to leader judgment / E. Michelle Todd, Tanner Newbold and Michael D. Mumford -- 3....

"Skilfully analysing the challenges posed by management practices to the human condition, Jean-François Chanlat examines the sociological evolution of modern management. This book acts as a crucial pedagogical guide to the history and essence of managerial operations. This book presents a...

"In this illuminating casebook, Roland Kidwell brings together eminent scholars and researchers, showcasing real-world examples of family businesses and potential challenges they may face. Chapters encapsulate possible tensions that may manifest within family businesses, including sibling...

Citizenship and Management in Public Administration is an exciting journey into the nexus between two separate but close worlds: citizenship orientations and citizenship behavior as reflected in political science theory on one hand, and organizational sciences, work studies, management, and...