This study examines the impact of trust on the use of knowledge transfer mechanisms of cluster firms by deriving hypotheses from a relational governance perspective. Specifically, we analyse the influence of trust on the use of face-to-face knowledge transfer mechanisms in cluster relationships....

In this paper we develop a knowledge-based view on the organization of knowledge transfer in clusters. Starting from the information richness theory we argue that tacitness of the partners’ knowledge determines the information richness of the knowledge transfer mechanisms in clusters. We...

The paper offers an explanation for the structure of ownership rights in franchising networks which emphasize the role of intangible assets. By applying the incomplete contracting theory of the firm we argue that the structure of ownership rights depends on the distribution of intangible assets...

The organization of interfirm networks, such as alliances, cooperatives, franchise and retail chains, has become an important research topic in the field of economics, marketing, strategic management, and organization theory. This book contributes to the literature on formal and informal...

Das Buch hat das Ziel, die Enstehung der Unternehmensorganisation mit Hilfe der Transaktionskostentheorie zu erklären. Im ersten Teil werden die Grundlagen des Transaktionskostenansatzes erarbeitet, und im zweiten Teil wird der Transaktionskostenansatz der Entstehung der...

Franchising networks are experiencing great success in international business organization. Few books try to explain the characteristics of these networks. Contrary to the existing literature this book tackles more theoretical problems related to governance, organization, knowledge management,...