Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the nature of interactions amongst specialists in an embryonic and emerging network. Design/methodology/approach – The approach taken was qualitative research utilising ethnographic methods of interview of key actors. Findings –...

Purpose – This paper sets out to review the sociological perspective on the changing role of managers in US corporations following the demise of Fordist hierarchies. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews literature on how changing managerial prerogatives altered the control of the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to argue that cooperative behavior by key actors is often crucial for collective organizational learning to occur and new markets to become established. Such cooperation is gradually replaced by competition as network interactions become formalized...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the changing competitive landscape in the wine industry, focusing upon how premium Napa valley producers are responding to such changes. Design/methodology/approach – The in depth interview technique with 11 privately owned premium wine...