In the present paper the following hypotheses have been tested: 1. pressure groups have a marginal role in fragmented industries. In fact, fragmented industries are characterised by the presence of many small firms and by self-centred entrepreneurs, prone more to conflicting than to co-operative...

A compelling profile of an emerging Chinese competitor Chinese firms are reinventing their business models, their corporate cultures, and themselves, becoming global competitors who increasingly offer knowledge rather than cheap labour in their quest to join the ranks of the "world's best"...

The Italian football industry has recently grown at a pace that was never experienced before, boosted by the entrance of pay TV into the business. Nevertheless, Italian football has recently sunk into a deep financial crisis, which has caused bankruptcy for some clubs and strong downsizing for...