The purpose of this paper is to assess and integrate the application of the balance scorecard (BSC) logic into business networks identifying functions and use that such performance measuring tool may undertake for SME's collaborative development. Thus, the paper analyses a successful case study...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of the entrepreneur in the knowledge transfer (KT) process of a start-up enterprise and the ways that role should change during the development phase to ensure mid-term business survival and growth. Design/methodology/approach: An...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze three characteristics of strategic alliances in Italy to estimate their influence on financial performance. The authors test how alliance complexity, strategic planning and accounting control influence revenue growth, asset growth and EBITDA...

Shifts in corporate governance understanding -- ESG or sustainability agenda and its influence on the role of corporate governance -- Sustainable governance and its components -- Measurement of sustainable governance -- The role of sustainable governance in value generation of the company --...