The main aim of the paper is to highlight the relation between flexibility and vertical integration. To this purpose, we go through the selection of the optimal degree of vertical disintegration of a flexible firm which operates in a dynamic uncertain environment. The enterprise we model enjoys...

This book discusses a development in institutional economics and management science, which provides engineering methods for institution design. Based on the “Sun Diagram” created by the author, it uses graphics and calculations to explain that there are only five fundamental management...

General Principles of Institution Design -- The Three Conditions for Behavior -- Observers -- Promoters -- Behavior Suppressors -- The Sun Diagram and the Five Basic Institution Structures -- Institutions of Behavior Management -- Behavior probability under the Behavioral Management Institution...