to evaluate the impact of 1676 partnerships on the financial performance (revenue and profit) and innovative efforts (R …&D intensity) of 14 large firms and 725 of their partners. On average, there is a positive impact of collaborative agreements on … transformation phase with heavy cost pressure is confirmed by the negative impact of collaborative agreements on internal R …

services” (BIOTECanada, 2008, Biotechnology Facts). Annual surveys by BIOTECanada (Nanos Research) reveal that Canadians … support research into biotechnology and understand its importance for the future prosperity of the nation.<br><br>In Canada …, this industry accounts for more than 550 firms that cumulatively invest a total of $1.7 billion in research and development …

brand alliances, the authors' research includes both highly satisfying and less‐than‐highly satisfying alliance experiences … authors' conceptual framework aims to explain how prior consumer satisfaction with each alliance partner affects consumer … alliance experiences. Design/methodology/approach – This paper extends the cognitive dissonance theory and contrast theory to …

the findings may simply reflect the professional culture and practice of nursing. Future research should take into account …‐care organizations. It draws on findings from empirical research exploring the characteristics and function of gossip which, to date, has …, triggers and opportunities. Research limitations/implications – Nurses were chosen as an information‐rich source of data, but …