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The Organisation of the Firm
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ABSTRACT
In recent years there has been a growth in work on the organization of the firm. The same period has also seen a corresponding rise in literature dealing with the organization of the multinational firm, but the two literatures have developed quite separately, even though insights from each have much to offer the other. This unique collection of essays from respected academics aims to bridge this gap, addressing questions of the theory of the firm and international business.
The material is presented in three sections:
* The first section deals with theoretical issues underpinning multinational enterprise. These are the issues of information, re-engineering and change management and international trade.
* The second section concentrates on the inter-firm relationships of multinationals, assessing the interplay of co-operation and adversarial behaviour.
* The third section deals with applications of the principles presented in the first two sections. The applications concern the defence equipment industry, the world automobile industry and corporate governance under European Union Regulations.
The Organisation of the Firm is aimed at researchers and students in the field of international business, and is likely to appeal to advanced undergraduates and postgraduates, as well as academics.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
Part I THEORETICAL ISSUES
chapter 2|34 pages
THE ECONOMICS OF INTERNAL ORGANISATION WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISE
chapter 3|23 pages
THE ECONOMICS OF BUSINESS PROCESS DESIGN IN MULTINATIONAL FIRMS
chapter 4|20 pages
INCORPORATING THE MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISE INTO THE THEORY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
part |2 pages
Part II INTERFACES AND ORGANISATION
chapter 5|24 pages
THE CONJUNCTION OF COMPETITION AND COLLABORATION IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
chapter 6|19 pages
A MODEL OF BUYER-SUPPLIER RELATIONS WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR THE MULTINATIONAL FIRM
part |2 pages
Part III CURRENT APPLICATIONS