Part I . FRANCHISE Networks -- Innovation and Plural Form -- Peer Trust in Franchise Networks -- Business Model Innovation in Franchising -- Organizational Innovation and Microfranchising -- Competitive Advantage through CSR -- Institutional Influences and Competitiveness -- Principles of Fair...

The design and management of interfirm networks has become a very important research field both in economics and management in the last two decades. The current book presents new theoretical perspectives and empirical results on the design and management of franchise networks, cooperatives,...

The design and management of networks have become very important research topics in the field of organizational economics and management. Emphasizing this research as a theory-driven field, this book presents research results on efficiency and performance of franchising networks and joint...

Part I: Franchising: Contract Design and Decision Rights; Incentives and Ownership Strategy; Strategy, Competition and Internationalization of Franchise Firms; Entrepreneurship and Franchising; Franchising and Regulation -- Part II: Alliances: Value Creation in Network Relationships;...

The current book on Nework Governance contributes to the literature by offering new perspectives on network goals and performance, inter-organizational learning and trust in alliances, corporate governance issues in cooperatives, governance of cross-border retail networks, contract design and...