This research examines the question: "What aspects of strategic networked information technology (IT) applications increase responses from competitors and what aspects reduce their response?" Competitive behavior is observed by the public announcement of the actions and responses resulting when...

This dissertation examines why firms differ in their likelihood and timing of new process technology adoption. In contrast to existing research which explains responsiveness to technological change in terms of firm characteristics such as age, size, or investment in research and development,...

This dissertation tests the effects of multimarket competition on the rivalry experienced by firms in their market positions, and on their financial performance. Sixteen hypotheses were tested in a sample of competitors in 3,171 city-pair markets during 1984-1988. A simultaneous equation model...

As corporate America engages in major restructuring programs, spin‐offs are becoming a popular option. Several factors increase the chances that a spin‐off will succeed.