This essay is divided into the following sections: in section 1.1, we brieflyargue that the auto industry is a compelling case for studying regional economicdevelopment and economic geography precisely because it generates large numbersof high-quality jobs, and forges tight linkages to...

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The literature on organization socialization suggests characteristicsassociated with strong organization culture. Key among these is a socializationprocess that emphasizes well-defined roles, rules, routines, and values;reinforcement with intrinsic and extrinsic reward systems; and...

Many of today's products are so complex that no single company has all the necessary knowledge about either the product or the required processes to completely design and manufacture them in-house. As a result, most companies are dependent on others for crucial elements of their corporate...