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...

This paper analyses the internationalisation strategies of the Royal Dutch telecommunication operator KPN in the context of the European liberalisation of the industry. KPN strategic positioning in the global sectors of mobile telecommunications, IP/ data services, internet, media services and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to clarify the distinction between Global Value Chains and selected strands of the business literature: business networks, strategy, and international business. These four research areas have starting questions that are often different and the audiences...