Pattern in Corporate Evolution
Published on 26. October 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
338 pages
978-0-19-924211-5 (ISBN)
Description
Questions relating to the existence and nature of firms have become major issues in economics in recent years. In this major new work, Neil Kay provides original explanations for many individual phenomena in this area. The analysis is set in the context of an integrative framework for analysing the boundaries and structure of the firm.
The book analyses the firm as a complex system in which links composed of shared resources constitute basic building blocks. The evolution of the firm from simple beginnings to complex system is then studied in a number of areas, including vertical integration, diversification, multi- national enterprise, joint venture, alliance, network, and internal organization.
Neil Kay's analysis advances current theories of the firm and will be essential reading for students and academics in the areas of business economics, strategic management, and organization theory.
The book analyses the firm as a complex system in which links composed of shared resources constitute basic building blocks. The evolution of the firm from simple beginnings to complex system is then studied in a number of areas, including vertical integration, diversification, multi- national enterprise, joint venture, alliance, network, and internal organization.
Neil Kay's analysis advances current theories of the firm and will be essential reading for students and academics in the areas of business economics, strategic management, and organization theory.
Reviews / Votes
Throughout, he uses well-constructed figures to illustrate relationships and structures ... very useful and well-written. * Times Higher Education Supplement *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
60 black and white figures
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
509 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-924211-5 (9780199242115)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Professor of Business Economics at the University of Strathclyde. He was previously Reader in Economics at Heriot-Watt University and also Lecturer at Nottingham and Strathclyde Universities. He has held two Visiting Associate Professorships in the University of California (Irvine, 1980-2) and was Visiting Professor at the European University (Florence, 1987-8). He has been a member of ACOST (Cabinet Office) and DTI working parties. He has advised private and governmental institutions, including the EC Commission and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He has published four books and numerous articles of research on industrial economics and corporate strategies, particularly on topics of diversification, multinationalism, and innovation.
Content
1. Introduction ; 2. The Agenda ; 3. Vertical Integration ; 4. Links and Patterns ; 5. Setting out the Framework ; 6. Mapping Strategy ; 7. Diversification ; 8. Multi-national Enterprise ; 9. Joint Venture ; 10. Alliances and Networks ; 11. Complexity and Hierarchy ; 12. Strategy and Structure ; 13. Conclusions