Looks fundamentally at the reasons for vertical integration. Specifically addresses the question of why vertical integration and close contractual equivalents have arisen in the petrol and brewing sectors of the UK. Reports the results of a comparative case study. Considers the ability of power...

Large agricultural producers often demand seed with high yielding genetics along with specialty traits specific to their particular needs. Dairyland Seed Company prides itself on its superior genetics and a research program that adds specialty traits while retaining the qualities of the original...

Studies the theory of vertical integration, and examines the benefits both to the firm and to society. Looks at the reasons which might precipitate an increase in integration: technical economies of scope; economics of internal production resulting from market failure; and pursuit of...

This paper considers whether copyright has a future in an electronic environment. A number of issues face copyright owners in the networked environment, most of them caused by the ease with which materials can be copied. Some relevant examples of legal cases are considered. Some responses to the...

Purpose – This paper aims to present electronic procurement benefits identified in four case companies from the information technology (IT), hi‐tech sector. Design/methodology/approach – Multi‐case study design was applied. The benefits reported in the companies were analysed and...