We explore how a firm’s knowledge structure characteristics and market identity—as reflected in its position in the industry value chain and market status—influence knowledge-based alliance (KBA) formation. We propose that a firm’s propensity to form KBAs is affected by the congruence...

This study contributes to the literature on strategic alliances by examining the relationship between a firm’s stakeholder orientation and its attractiveness as an alliance partner. We suggest that stakeholder orientation, defined as the extent to which a firm adopts policies and management...

Intangibles, such as corporate reputation, are increasingly considered the major source for value creation and company success. Given the importance of having a strong corporate reputation, new strategic and operational approaches are emerging to manage it, such as stakeholder-based practices....

The article bridges corporate sustainability (CS) and intangibles, deepening the mechanisms linking specific stakeholder-related CS policies and practices to intangible asset accumulation and competitive outcomes. The implementation of CS strategies, practices and processes strengthens company...

All businesses must balance a focus on profits with a focus on ethics. In today¡¯s business world, investors are paying an increasing amount of attention to companies¡¯ commitments to corporate sustainability (CS). In order to enhance the credibility of their CS investments, large companies...

Horizontal collaborations emerged as a new strategic option in the logistics sector during the last decade. However, successful implementation of horizontal collaborations is far from a developed issue due to several barriers that exist or emerge when setting up such collaborative projects. This...

In recent years, the need to create new financial tools to mobilize private capital and generate suitable resources to face both social and environmental challenges led to the development of new tools and ideas. In this context, green bonds have emerged as a new financial tool to better respond...