Corporate governance (CG) studies have mostly focused on highly dispersed corporations. However, there is an important need for research exploring the governance structure of family-owned firms. The main characteristics that distinguish the family firm from the other types of corporations are...

This paper suggests that there is no universal model we can use to quantify the impact of R&D on growth and competitiveness. The design and effectiveness of policies are crucial in this relationship and their effects may be anything from a spectacular success to total misallocation of resources....

This paper investigates the potential congruence between research and innovation intensity in a country and the role society plays in the adoption and dissemination of scientific results. Using descriptive reports it tries to quantify certain variables and finds a significant degree of...

"This bookis a source for the latest scholarly research on the most appropriate measures and initiatives for firms to become more competitive within various sectors, incorporating interdisciplinary perspectives through theoretical foundations and real-world case studies for those interested in...

"This book is a source for the latest scholarly research on the most appropriate measures and initiatives for firms to become more competitive within various sectors, incorporating interdisciplinary perspectives through theoretical foundations and real-world case studies for those interested in...