Bücher der Reihe Routledge Studies in Business Organizations and Networks

This book endeavours to take resource-based thinking forward by stressing the need for a dynamic and entrepreneurial conception of resource acquisition and management.

This books explores the shaping of the brewing industry in the years from 1950-1990, and shows how it has moved from being largely concerned with the technical issues of production to being a key part of the retail industries.

This exhaustive study from an experienced and respected set of editors and authors looks at the impact that universities have on their surroundings, with particular reference to regional development.

This book provides an economic and econometric analysis of real estate investment and real estate market behaviour.

Exploring identity as a contemporary concern in everyday life and in the social sciences, this book focuses on how ideas about identity can be applied to organization and management studies. Bringing approaches from contemporary philosophy into the area of organization theory, this book assesses their relevance and impact.

This collection of essays has been put together to honour G.B. Richardson, often thought of as the 'founding father' of the theory of the firm and market. The book traces the development of his ideas and how they relate to current debates.

This book offers a distinctive analysis of the relations and interplay between the internal activities of firms, their changing boundaries and increasing reliance on networks and alliances with other firms.

Examining industry studies in terms of their operational, structural, strategic, and political context, this title focuses on trends in managing for complex outcomes.

This book offers not only a comprehensive analysis of the changing nature of shopfloor labor-management relations in the large firms of this century, it also supplies empirical evidence of the effect of changes on productivity.

Universities are expected to be at the heart of networked structures contributing to society in meaningful ways. This book explores the implications of this expectation. It sites this role within the context of political histories, comparing how countries in Europe and North America have balanced the traditional roles of teaching and research.

Combining international case studies with conceptual research, this book offers a wide -ranging discussion of governance issues for the large technical systems so essential to industralized countries.

Examines different types of network industries such as railways, telecommunications and media, and the economics thereof. This book presents an accent on history and is intended for those interested in industrial, innovation and micro policy economics.

Presents the critical issues inherent in the UK construction industry during 1993 to 2003. Useful for students of government/industry relations, industry practitioners and clients, this book draws on personal accounts from politicians, civil servants, advisers and industry leaders, as well as archives and official papers of the period.

This book examines the nature of interfim networks and their role in promoting industrial competitiveness. Drawing on a variety of case studies, the contributors show a theoretical and empirical approach. Issues covered include the role of networks in regulating conflict and producing co-operation.

Mutuality has become a topic of debate for a range of academics and social commentators. The 'demutualisation' of banks and building societies has been partnered by the idea of a 'new mutualism' , forming a set of social values and beliefs. This collection provides a look at the manifestations of these trends and the implications for the future.

The cross-disciplinary contributions to this volume examine the changing role of the professions.

Featuring contributions from leading international scholars, this interdisciplinary book presents the results of an extensive European Commission funded research study focusing on questions of interest to science, technology and innovation policy. It will be a useful read for those involved in business and management as well as economics.

Delves into regulatory and technological change affecting the electricity industry. This book provides a synthesis of institutional economics, experimental economics, evolutionary economics, and network theory.

This informative collection presents the results of research undertaken by teams from eight European countries who worked together for three years on a comparative study of the evolution of service sector employment in EU member states.

Written by an international expert, and including empirical evidence, this book offers an introduction to the theory and practice underlying the use of formulae as a basis for funding public services.

Managing suppliers is a complex process that is often underestimated. This book presents research carried out by a practising manager in the automotive industry, coupled with over six hundred interviews.

Using evidence from high and low income economies, as well as case studies showing the reasons for successful clusters, this book is aimed at students of business location, policy-makers and managers seeking a real-world understanding of clustering.

Explores the patterns of networking and the dynamics of network relationships to show how we can begin to tap their full potential. Aimed at students and scholars of business network analysis, this volume is also useful for managers wishing to obtain insights into network dynamics and its implications for strategic decision making.

How do firms live through and experience change? The author examines four high-technology firms, providing a rich analysis of their routines, and illustrating how people are continually engaged with change.

This book addresses the nature of current shifts in professional and managerial knowledge and practice, particularly in relation to power and accountability