The book deals with collusion between firms on both sides of a market that is immune to deviations by coalitions. We study this issue using an infinitely countably repeated game with discounting of future single period payoffs. A strict strong perfect equilibrium is the main solution concept...

This book explores - at the macro, meso and micro levels and in terms of qualitative as well as quantitative studies - theories, policies and practices about the contributions of artistic research and innovations towards defining new forms of knowledge, knowledge production, as well as knowledge...

Based on interviews with R&D managers and a survey amongst R&D employees, Verena Nedon shows that perceived social pressure has an immense impact on R&D employees working in OI-projects. Employees’ attitude (regardless of whether positive or negative) and perceived behavioral control play an...

Julia Wolf investigates the theoretical aspect of SCM by analyzing the evolution SCM research has undergone and by assessing the question whether SCM research can be considered a scientific paradigm as of today.

In the knowledge-driven economy, individuals and organizations need to look beyond their own boundaries to complement existing resources. Especially in research-intensive fields, effective and efficient knowledge sharing with collaboration partners has become the key to success. Based on a...

Responsible research and innovation (RRI) is a governance framework promoted by influential policy makers such as the European Commission and academics from the fields of science and technology studies and management. This book is the first text to serve industry. Inspired by existing Corporate...

Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 How to Use This Brief -- Chapter 3 Management -- Chapter 4 Education -- Chapter 5 Research -- Chapter 6 Industry – Management -- Chapter 7 Industry – Education -- Chapter 8 Industry – Research -- Chapter 9 Academia – Faculty Members – Management --...

Adrian Rohner befasst sich mit der „Handelsware“ Wissen in Form von wissens­intensiven Dienst­leistungen, am Fallbeispiel Dienstleistungen in Forschung- und Entwicklung (F&E). Da Wissen als Handelsware einige Besonderheiten aufweist, geht es darum herauszufinden, wie diese Dienstleistungen...

Trotz umfassender konzeptioneller Erforschung von Dynamic Capabilities existiert auf Ebene ihrer system- und prozessbasierten Mikrofundierungen noch eine Vielzahl an unbeantworteten Fragen. Peter Hutterer intendiert einen Beitrag zu dieser ressourcenorientierten Perspektive des strategischen...