| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 193 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
PART 1: INTRODUCTION, STRUCTURE AND SUBJECT -- Introduction and Research Question Structure -- Structure -- Subject -- Conclusion -- PART 2: INDUSTRY LEVEL -- THE LIFECYCLE OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCES -- Introduction -- The Banker's Propensity to Cooperate -- The Use of Strategic Alliances in the European Banking Sector -- Discussion and Conclusion -- PART 3: STRATEGIC ALLIANCES -- THE THEORY AND THE LITERATURE -- Introduction -- Strategy -- The Key Perspective -- Strategic Alliances -- PART 4: BROAD EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES -- Introduction -- Strategic Alliances -- A Definition -- The Rationale for Conceiving Strategic Alliances -- The Rationale for Forming Strategic Alliances -- The Rationale for Organizing Strategic Alliances -- The Rationale for Co-Evolution of Strategic Alliances -- Current Status of Strategic Alliances -- Future Plans for Strategic Alliances -- Additional Observations -- Conclusion -- PART 5: THE SUBSTANCE OF ALLIANCES -- Introduction -- Background -- Conceiving Cooperation -- Forming Cooperation -- Organizing Cooperation -- Dissolving Cooperation -- Conclusion -- PART 6: DISCUSSION, INFRASTRUCTURE ALLIANCES AND CO-EVOLUTION -- Introduction -- Conclusion -- Further Research -- Appendix 1: Summary of Strategic Alliances Readings -- Appendix 2: Research Methodology |
| Summary |
Alliances and Co-Evolution provides alliance managers, consultants and academics with a detailed analysis covering 23 years of the growth and decline of three lifecycles of alliances. This analysis links structural change in the European macro-environment with corporate alliance strategies. It differentiates between strategic alliances and infrastructure alliances with their differing strategic drivers, and proposes a Co-Evolution model to explain, monitor and manage the development of alliances over time. Alliances and Co-Evolution is written to assist the practicing alliance manager and their advisors to access over 400 thought leaders in the area. It provides major insights from twenty-four directors and nine European countries and enables a detailed understanding of the modern disintegrated firm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-187) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Banks and banking -- Europe
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Strategic alliances (Business) -- Europe
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Banks and banking, International.
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Business strategy.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Banks & Banking.
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Business and Management.
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Banks and banking
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Banks and banking, International
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Strategic alliances (Business)
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Samenwerkingsvormen (bedrijfseconomie)
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Banken (financiële instellingen)
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Europe
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780230505780 |
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0230505783 |
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