A much-needed addition to literature, this timely edited collection aims to provide clarity and understanding on how modern organizations work. The authors explore the characteristics of hybrid organizations in contemporary society, taking into account the complex societal challenges that face...

The current book on Nework Governance contributes to the literature by offering new perspectives on network goals and performance, inter-organizational learning and trust in alliances, corporate governance issues in cooperatives, governance of cross-border retail networks, contract design and...

Part I: Franchising: Contract Design and Decision Rights; Incentives and Ownership Strategy; Strategy, Competition and Internationalization of Franchise Firms; Entrepreneurship and Franchising; Franchising and Regulation -- Part II: Alliances: Value Creation in Network Relationships;...

Die Geschäftsführungsprüfung stellt ein ganzheitliches Assessment der Geschäftsführung dar. Monika Wurzer greift den Forschungsbedarf eines konzeptionellen „Audit Frameworks“ auf, um ein Rahmen- bzw. Referenzmodell zu entwickeln, das die Systematik der genossenschaftlichen...

The design and management of networks have become very important research topics in the field of organizational economics and management. Emphasizing this research as a theory-driven field, this book presents research results on efficiency and performance of franchising networks and joint...

Grundlagen der Energiegenossenschaft -- eG als ideale Rechtsform -- Geeignete Projekte: Photovoltaik, Biomasse, Biogas und Wind -- Netzübernahmen, Energieeffizienz und Energiesparen -- Finanzierung und Versicherung der Vorhaben -- Vorteile der kommunalen Wertschöpfung -- Rentabilität der...

The financial crisis is destroying wealth but is also a remarkable opportunity to uncover the ways by which debt can be used to regulate the economic system. This book uses four case studies of cooperatives to give an in-depth analysis on how they have braved the crisis and continued to generate...

This book demonstrates that the cooperative model is based on principles essential to building a more just and democratic society. It is argued that this is the best economic reform alternative to neoliberal capitalism and authoritarian socialism in Cuba, and that this model can also radically...