The provision of outsourcing services creates relationships between knowledge vested with the supplier and the viability of outsourcing arrangements. Knowledge accumulation by the outsourcee can reach a level where it poses a market entry or takeover risk to the outsourcer. Knowledge translates...

Many companies confronted with 'make or buy' decisions adopt the mid-way option of engaging in collaborative relationships (CRs) with suppliers rather than in internal production or the purchasing of parts through a process of competitive bidding. Engaging in CRs requires evaluations of when to...

This investigation assesses the associations between strategy and experiences with activity based costing (ABC). Experience with ABC has two elements – processes and outcomes. The study considers strategy based process contingencies in relation to the decision to implement ABC, as well as...

Many companies confronted with 'make or buy' decisions adopt the mid-way option of engaging in collaborative relationships (CRs) with suppliers rather than in internal production or the purchasing of parts through a process of competitive bidding. Engaging in CRs requires evaluations of when to...

This investigation assesses the associations between strategy and experiences with activity based costing (ABC). Experience with ABC has two elements â processes and outcomes. The study considers strategy based process contingencies in relation to the decision to implement ABC, as well as the...

We develop a game theoretic model for the central banks profit and the markets profit dependent on quantitative easing (QE) or no quantitative easing (no QE), where the market responds by lowering interest rates, keeping interest rates unchanged, or raising interest rates. The model is compared...

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