The primary purpose of the present study is to compare and contrast the validity and reliability of the Faber and O'Guinn [Faber, R. J., & O'Guinn, T. C. (1992). A clinical screener for compulsive buying. Journal of Consumer Research, 19, 459-469] and Edwards [Edwards, E. A. (1993). Development...

This research investigates the effect of the environment on levels of vertical control in the international business arena. Both organizational economics and resource dependency perspectives emphasize, among other things, the impact of environmental uncertainty on organizational structures....

Despite the danger of franchisee non-compliance as a severe impediment to overall franchise operation and performance, there is currently minimal understanding of the key factors that lead to these behaviors. Using a foundation of relational exchange theory, we construct and test a model that...

This study investigates alternative governance forms in the hotel industry. Agency theory maintains that the need for control over service quality, financial risk, and the market environment affect the choice of governance form. Prior agency research emphasizes alternative governance structures...

This paper outlines bilateral strategic position as a framework from which to assess MNC-host country relations. Strategic position is implicated as a determinant of host country policy and MNC strategy. A case description of the Norwegian oil industry is offered to illustrate the interaction of...