This study seeks to advance and test the knowledge-based theory of the firm as it applies to explaining the governance …

evidence confirming the importance of improving the quality of governance to the achievement of the Vision. The paper also … demonstrates that the country is characterized by a high probability of reverting to poor governance. It is argued that, to achieve …

This dissertation is composed by two essays that explore corporate governance issues in S&P firms. The first essay … examines changes in corporate governance after a firm gets added to the S&P 500 index? Using firms added from 1994 to 2007 …, this paper examines how governance mechanisms change for these firms. Specifically, I look at both the overall governance …

, or direct state or federal intervention, have been offered. We argue that cooperative governance offers a potential …

examine its overall evaluation and governance from the perspective of science and technology policies. Although China … factors. Our hope is to provide guiding insights for improving the governance of China’s biotechnology industry both in policy …

separate and distinct governance arrangements for each of these functions due to their criticality to achieving social outcomes … determine the types of entities and arrangements that will best contribute to successful collaborative governance. Stewardship … theory is revisited to provide a lens through which asset management governance can be examined. It is argued that the …

This study investigates the relationship between a firm’s risk and the effectiveness of the firm’s corporate governance … corporate governance variables in firm performance should be evaluated in the context of the firm’s risk. …

opportunity for sustainable advantage) are predictors of selecting the governance mode between e-collaboration and arm …’s-length relationship, and that an intention to e-collaborate moderates the governance mode choice. Originality/value – Testable … desired governance mode. …

delivery. Among these, governance networks have become a widespread mechanism for planning and delivering infrastructure …. However, despite substantial public investments in road infrastructure that are made through governance networks, little is …. Although governance networks undertake management functions, it is unclear what drives stakeholder engagement within this …