This book aims to address how nanotechnology risks are being addressed by scientists, particularly in the areas of human health and the environment and how these risks can be measured in financial terms for insurers and regulators. It provides a comprehensive overview of nanotechnology risk...

While the strong influence of entrepreneurial competencies on business performance is recognised, despite some doubts about the teachability of these competencies, a fundamental question has remained unanswered: what are the key entrepreneurial competencies that need to be developed in an...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop and validate a new framework for continuous improvement. Design/methodology/approach – The literature review on customer value and strategic quality provides the basis for the identification of a conceptual framework for continuous...

Purpose – This paper aims to present a case study illustrating the issues involved in the tacit knowledge conversion process and to determine whether such conversion delivers value to the organisation in terms of business value and return on investment (ROI). Design/methodology/approach – A...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to provide new insights into cooperation for organisations. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a literature review of cooperation, risk and trust. The emergent themes from the literature review form the basis for a proposed cooperation...