Researchers agree on the importance of manufacturing flexibility but are somewhat divided
on the dimensions of this important construct. This paper seeks to find a middle-ground by …

The study contrasts foreign market entry behavior of small and large service firms. The sample
consisted of 141 firms of which 54 were small firms and 87 were larger firms. The study …

We investigate changes in operational performance that result from enterprise resource
planning (ERP) system implementation. A literature-based and theory-driven model was …

This research investigates the relationship between manufacturing strategy, business
strategy and firm performance in a mature industry. Past research is synthesized, and a …

The strength of the relationship between uncertainty and the firm′sdecision to engage in
foreign direct investment (FDI) is moderated byfactors such as capital intensity and firm size. …

In an increasingly digital society, educators are encouraged to use on-line technologies.
However, much is left to be learned about how on-line tools influence student learning. In this …

In an increasingly service‐centered economy, service innovation is crucial to maintaining a
firm's competitive advantage. While service innovation has attracted much attention and has …

Purpose – This paper proposes a knowledge-exchange framework for value co-creation in
franchise network. Design/methodology/approach – This conceptual study integrates …

Numerous studies have examined absorptive capacity, yet the literature has remained
generally noncumulative partially due to a limited understanding of the dimensionality of the …

This paper identified critical factors that affect the success of joint ventures in Third World
countries. It suggests a framework for assessing the fit between smaller firms from developed …