chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 Concepts, evolution and policy points -- chapter 3 Cross-border deals: extent, nature and structure -- chapter 4 M&As and technological performance -- chapter 5 Production efficiency of firms with mergers and acquisitions -- chapter 6 Mergers, competition and...

chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 The global automobile industry -- chapter 3 The global tyres sector -- chapter 4 The global automotive seats industry -- chapter 5 The global CVJs industry -- chapter 6 The global braking systems industry -- chapter 7 The global automotive semiconductor...

What are co-operatives? -- The origins of the idea and the rochdale pioneers: before 1844 -- The early years and the rise of co-operative wholesaling: 1844-1864 -- Diversification, internationalization and the formation of the international co-operative alliance: 1864-1914 -- The challenges of...

The global centre of gravity continues to shift to the Asia-Pacific, the most dynamic region in the world. These economies have generally grown faster for longer periods of time than any other major region in world history. Their embrace of globalization has been a central feature, and driver,...

The notion of 'society' is increasingly debated, recently, under the impact of 'globalization'. This debate is carried out in both sociology and business studies, and it also has implications in political theory. A theoretical grounding of society is provided following G.H. Mead, which bears...

One of the most conspicuous features of politics at the turn of the millennium is the emergence of issues which transcend national frontiers. Processes of economic internationalization, the problem of the environment and the emergence of regional and global networks of communication are...