Inter-Firm Collaboration Learning and Networks

<p>Inter-firm relations are not new. But fast developments in technology and globalization have led to increased opportunities for international alliances and an upsurge in the interest in inter-organizational relations. With the time ripe for a unified theory of collaboration <em>Inter-firm Collaboration Learning and Networks </em>surveys the current field connects differing perspectives and answers questions about who should collaborate why and how.<br><br>Emphasizing learning and innovation this book offers an integrated account of the key issues in the design and management of inter-firm relations and networks. It takes a uniquely interdisciplinary approach bringing together perspectives from economics sociology and management to offer a new kind of book on this subject. Supporting theory the book includes illustrative case examples taken from a variety of firm network and industry types. <br><br>Coherent and wide-reaching <em>Inter-firm Collaboration Learning and Networks </em>provides students and academics in economics business sociology social psychology and economic geography with the tools required to understand this topical and highly relevant subject.</p>