This paper presents a comprehensive conceptual framework for the rationale, success factors and development outcomes of Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and analyses their performance in selected Asian countries within that framework. It draws on the tenets of the literature on 'dynamics of...

Much less is known about the numerous smaller airports that collectively comprise the majority of aviation networks. A process of deregulation has left small Australian airports in the hands of local governments, with as many as 50 per cent are reporting an operating loss each year. The...

Logistics is traditionally driven by operational demands. Therefore innovations are mainly based on direct customer requests. However, logistics service providers (LSPs) have started to realize the importance of proactive innovation to improve competitiveness. As they often lack internal...

Unternehmen sind laufend gefordert, ihre Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Erfolgspotenziale durch verschiedene strategische Maßnahmen zu sichern bzw. zu verstärken. Diese Maßnahmen können einerseits auf die Kosten-, andererseits auf die Erlösseite ausgerichtet sein: 1. Insbesondere die...

Thesis (PhD (School of Public Leadership))--Stellenbosch University, 2011