Effective co-ordination of business-to-business relationships is an important determinant of firms' competitiveness under changing market conditions. Drawing on transaction cost analysis (TCA) and resource-dependence theory (RDT), the authors analyse the effects of inter-firm dependence and...

As several writers have indicated, significant deviations from the competitive model are found in pharmaceutical markets. Aside from barriers related to scale economies, technological factors and demand conditions, a variety of legal restraints are placed on production, distribution and...

This paper reports a study conducted in order to explore the impact of resources, environmental contact, and various management related indicators on organizational innovativeness. A strong positive relationship was found between environmental contact and organizational innovativeness, while...

This article discusses the relationships between competences and strategies in firms. The competences of firms are normally their most basic resource and, as opportunities for winning on technological leadership are diminishing; a firm's capacity to develop and use its competences are vital to...

The article looks at how firms' perceptions of competitive influences shape their innovative behaviour as they search for strategic advantage. In this exploratory piece of research, the author shows that firms take notice of a small number of competitors only, their perceived competitive...

Why do firms that make specific downstream investments as they start international operations, sometimes turn to more market-like arrangements as they gain international experience and their international sales increase? This paradox in international marketing is the key question to be addressed...

Despite increased attention towards problem finding, the initial activity in problem solving, no integrated theory or common conceptual framework has been developed. This can partly be explained by competing vocabularies and perspectives due to the interdisciplinary nature of the topic. This...

Technology transfer through international joint ventures is considered important to enhance competitiveness, exploit opportunities and boost economic growth. A common observation is, however, that such ventures often fail. Present insights regarding transfer processes, influencing factors, and...