The focus in this paper is on the structure of relationships between business organisations across borders as explored in organisation science, network theory, and the theory of international business. The concept of business networks is thoroughly discussed in the context of the global...

Over the last century, the passenger airline industry has undergone a series of transformations, with Lufthansa being a key player not only in Europe, but also worldwide. This case study traces Lufthansa's development, from its origins up until its current status, and outlines its expansion by...

Knowledge is a source of competitive advantage which strengthens multinational corporations' (MNCs) market position, and thus, they set up overseas subsidiaries partly to access other firms' knowledge which resides in local markets. From the MNC viewpoint, due to the innate characteristics of...