Die Rolle des Unternehmers bei der Internationalisierung von KMU -- Das Konstrukt der psychischen Distanz -- Psychische Distanz als intervenierende Variable der Bereitschaft des Unternehmers zur grenzüberschreitenden Kooperation -- Der qualitative Forschungsprozess -- Empirische Ergebnisse --...

This book provides an assessment of the evolution and dynamics of regional innovation systems (RISs) and the economic and social impact of resulting knowledge spillovers, presenting comparative case studies on the regions of several Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries (Czech Republic,...

This book discusses history of mental construction of the boundary between India and Bangladesh. It investigates how and when a boundary was constructed between the people, and discusses how the mental construction preceded the physical construction. It also examines the perils faced by those...

Cluster und regionale Netzwerke in Deutschland, Frankreich und der Schweiz -- Management der Initiativen und Umsetzung von Qualitätsstandards -- Umfassende Bestandsaufnahme der Ansprechpersonen in der Trinationalen Metropolregion Oberrhein.

Qualitätsmessung als Herausforderung für das Management von Dienstleistungscentern -- Konzeptionelle Fundierung der Qualität eines Dienstleistungscenters -- Entwicklung eines Modells zur Erfassung der qualität in Dienstleistungscentern -- Empirische Konzeptionalisierung der Konstrukte des...

A group of internationally recognised experts examine the recent trends of cross-border movements of people, goods and economic activity at fifteen major borders in the Greater Mekong Sub-region with the aim of predicting the long terms future for this region.

“This book offers valuable insights into the characteristics of digital startups, their growth processes, and the challenges confronted by their founders. Agnieszka Skala shares her comprehensive knowledge as a long-term researcher of the digital startup community in Poland, and other European...

Exploring the competitiveness and profitability of the agricultural sector in Central Europe, this book argues that the successful management of agricultural enterprises is inconceivable without the knowledge and application of modern forms of management and technology. Organised in an...

‘Robert Crane's authors provide us with the kind of information we need. They do not limit themselves to present affairs, but also give us insight into the historical developments that helped to shape the present.’ -Geert Hofstede This book explores the way that culture and societal values...

The recent financial and political crises in the world sent severe shocks through emerging economies in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the former Soviet Union (FSU). Although these crises are regrettable events that caused so much suffering to so many people, we must embrace the...