Many companies keep their suppliers and partners at arm's length, zealously guarding
internal knowledge. Toyota Motor Corp., however, embraces its suppliers and encourages …

This paper motivates, presents and demonstrates in use a methodology based in complex
network analysis to support research aimed at identification of sources in the process of …

Die Leistungsfähigkeit der zunehmend globalisierten Wirtschaft erfordert
Organisationsformen, die es erlauben, Komplexität angemessen zu bewältigen. Die …

The increasing levels of globalisation have introduced complexities into organisations that
require a focus on integrating business networks. Business network integration is critical not …

A buyer's technical knowledge may increase the efficiency of its supplier. Suppliers,
however, frequently maintain relationships with additional buyers. Knowledge disclosure …

This thesis investigates how employees' knowledge, competencies and skill-acquisition are
related to turnover and intention to quit, and what roles self-directedness and other …

Die Realisierung von Innovationsvorhaben erfordert meist umfangreiche und auf den
spezifischen Kontext ausgerichtete Investitionen in den Aufbau und die (Weiter-) …

Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung Ansgar Belke, Hans-Helmut Kotz,
Stephan Paul und Christoph M. Schmidt (Hrsg.) Festschrift für Wim Kösters anlässlich seines 65 …

This thesis aims to identify and to close some gaps in the literature dealing with business
strategies towards the creation, absorption and dissemination of new technologies. In doing …

This thesis examines the relational complexities of university-business open innovation
networks built for new product development. Through applying network inter-organizational …