Introduction -- Extant theories explaining inter-organizational relationships -- The literature on Virtual Organizations, electronic Mediators and e-Marketplaces -- A Single Theory Is Not Enough: Understanding the Dynamism of Inter-Organizational Relationships.

Possible Positive and Negative Impacts of Business Networking on Innovation and Excellence -- Sustainable Altruism for Business Networking -- Ecology of Innovation in Organizational Settings.- Dimensions of Business Network Effectiveness and Motivations for Business Networking.