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Willcocks, Leslie P. - 2014

Professor Willcocks and Professor Lacity examine the economic determinants and outcomes of outsourcing and offshoring …, Elhanan Helpman, and Adam Szeidl (2005), 'Complementarities between Outsourcing and Foreign Sourcing', American Economic … in Outsourcing to China: Estimating the Property-Rights Theory of the Firm', Quarterly Journal of Economics, 120 (2), May …

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Research handbook on foreign exit, relocation and re-entry : theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence

Larimo, Jorma (ed.); Arte, Pratik (ed.); … - 2022

range of topics from export exit, subsidiary divestment and market re-entry to relocation, offshoring and backshoring …

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Research handbook on sustainable project management

Silvius, Gilbert (ed.); Huemann, Martina (ed.) - 2024

"This Research Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the role of project management in sustainable development. Examining how to successfully integrate sustainability into the processes and practices involved, it highlights the significant development in sustainable project management...

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Decision-making on mega-projects : cost-benefit analysis, planning and innovation

Flyvbjerg, Bent (contributor); Wee, Bert van (contributor); … - 2008

This book enlarges the understanding of decision-making on mega-projects and suggest recommendations for a more effective, efficient and democratic approach. Authors from different scientific disciplines address various aspects of the decision-making process, such as management characteristics...

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Temporary organizations : prevalence, logic and effectiveness

Cambré, Bart (contributor); Janowicz, Martyna (contributor) - 2009

This important and timely book provides a systematic treatment of temporary organizations--an increasingly prevalent organizational form in which organizations work together on a joint task--for example, a movie production, a rescue operation, development of a new product--for an ex ante limited...

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Leadership in spaces and places

Ropo, Arja (contributor) - 2015

Work that used be tied to offices, cubicles and desks is undergoing a major transformation in terms of where, when and how it is carried out. Space and materiality of workplaces have long been taken for granted amongst organization studies scholars. But the changing definition of work and...

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Cubesats : invading and shaping the space industry : how nano-satellite developers shape a new technological paradigm

Chrysos, Paris; Appio, Francesco Paolo - 2024

"Providing a fascinating view into the creation of CubeSats, this book outlines their metamorphic role in democratizing space exploration. Paris Chrysos and Francesco Paolo Appio delve into the novel world of satellite innovation, showcasing how revolutionary CubeSats have been in shaping the...

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Academic spin-offs and technology transfer in Europe : best practices and breakthrough models

De Cleyn, Sven H. (contributor); Festel, Gunter (contributor) - 2016

Introduction: what is the current state of knowledge transfer at research institutions in Europe, what are the main challenges and why does it matter? / Sven H. De Cleyn and Gunter Festel -- Part I shaping the ecosystem -- 1. I3P as university business incubator - a dual mission in technology...

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Business relating business : managing organisational relations and networks

Wilkinson, Ian F. - 2008

: specialisation and the economics of insourcing and outsourcing -- ch. 3. Why business relations and networks exist II : value …

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Leadership for sustainable futures : achieving success in a competitive world

Avery, Gayle - 2005

Many managers in the English-speaking world are seeking an alternative to the prevailing business model which promotes a short-term, shareholder-value approach. In this accessible and highly topical book, Gayle Avery argues that this Anglo/US approach to capitalism and business is seriously...

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