Volume 27 Issue 2 (2009)
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Beyond Surface Similarities: Telecommunications Industry Structure Evolution in Finland and New Zealand
Finland and New Zealand share many geographic, demographic and economic similarities. Their telecommunications markets also demonstrate many similarities; but behind these superficial similarities lie important structural differences that influence market…
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The British Newspaper Industry Supply Chain in the Digital Age
Newspapers are operating in increasingly competitive and fragmented markets for audiences and advertising revenues, government media policy and changing audience requirements for news and the ways in which it is…
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E‐commerce and SMEs—The Need for Caution
Much has been written about e‐commerce. Many authors seem certain that e‐commerce conveys undisputed benefits. Yet, e‐commerce is not being adopted readily by SMEs. The disinclination of SMEs to adopt…
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Material Transfer Agreements: A Review of Modes and Impacts
Sharing or exchanging research material is typically formalised through material transfer agreements. The aim of this article is to put into critical perspective the empirical findings on modes and impacts…
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Reverse Salients at the Meta‐System Level: The Case of Containerization
The power of Hughes’ concept of reverse salients is evident in its widespread adoption and use in areas as diverse as water distribution, metals production, and mobile music businesses. In…