The design and management of interfirm networks has become a very important research field both in economics and management in the last two decades. The current book presents new theoretical perspectives and empirical results on the design and management of franchise networks, cooperatives,...

Part I . FRANCHISE Networks -- Innovation and Plural Form -- Peer Trust in Franchise Networks -- Business Model Innovation in Franchising -- Organizational Innovation and Microfranchising -- Competitive Advantage through CSR -- Institutional Influences and Competitiveness -- Principles of Fair...

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...

Managing Cooperatives, Franchises, and Alliances in International Business: Introduction -- Board Structure Variety in Cooperatives -- On the Evolution of Product Portfolio of Cooperatives versus IOFs -- Cognition and Incentives in Cooperatives -- Influence of Communication Openness, Information...