This book presents a business model on how to structure the relationship between financial services and procurement. The need for new models is particularly important to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) where there is an evident difficulty in accessing credit. Due to this context,...

This volume focuses on the latest findings concerning financial environment research and the effects on business. Major topics addressed range from finance-driven globalization, contagion risk transmission, financial sustainability, and bank efficiency, to oil price shocks and spot prices...

How Polish Firms Use the EU Funds for Innovative Projects? -- Competitive Intelligence Among SMEs -- Workplace Bullying in Malaysia -- Team Context and Team Performance -- Discussion Frames in Motherhood Blogs -- Strategic Partnerships in the Construction Industry in Latvia -- A Proposed...