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(2008, 1600 words)
The paper investigates the nature, scope and concept of business clusters assuming that business clusters are considered to increase the productivity and thus make it possible for companies to compete nationally and globally. The validity of the cluster theory is examined using examples of relationships between companies within education industry, supermarket industry, telecommunications industry, etc.
(2007, 4500 words)
This paper examined how strategic alliances can lead to competitive advantages for firms by focusing on the case of KLM within the global airline industry. In so doing, the advantages of strategic alliances were discussed, including the rationale for their formation and development. Furthermore, the connection between strategic alliances and competitive advantage was addressed, as well as being applied to KLM.
(2007, 2600 words)
Strategic alliances can be used to by the companies to expand internationally. The alliances often provide the companies with an opportunity to enter the new markets and market segments, reduce the costs of market barriers, allow the company to act on its 'core strengths' and share the risks of the business. However, statistically, the majority of alliances do not survive longer then two years. Each alliance runs a risk of incompatibility, underperformance, political and economic uncertainty and opportunistic loss behaviour by the partner. The works discuss the above and other risks and benefits of the strategic alliances, supporting the discussion with appropriate examples.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines the concept of strategic alliance with the reference to the airline industry. Rationale behind forming alliances is identified; types and features of alliances are singled out; benefits and risks of strategic alliances are outlined.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper examines the notion of strategic alliance reviewing its definitions, and analyzing the strategy of Web Wonder, a UK Internet service provider. The company's prospects for establishing external business relationships are evaluated focusing on the role of trust, identifying types of trust and discussing the ways of avoiding betrayal by their new strategic partners. The paper addresses the following questions. 'What are the preconditions needed for Web Wonder's new strategic alliance to be effective in business relationship terms? How can Web Wonder try to ensure that the new business relationships can work? What are the bases for trust which can underpin external business relationships? How relevant are each of these in the case of Web Wonder's new strategic alliances? Identify measures that Web Wonder can take in order to avoid betrayal by their new strategic partners. How effective do you think these steps are likely to be? Give reasons for your conclusions'.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the role of strategic alliances between firms in modern global economy reviewing academic opinions about the ways of creating value through co-operation, the pressures of competition and the emergence of integrated global markets. Examples of strategic alliances are presented including General Motors, Motorola, etc.
(2006, 3000 words)
This paper will take a look at strategic alliance between the two automobile manufacturers Renault and Nissan, with an intention to analyse the different aspects of the process. The paper provides a detailed background of the alliance process and the key players prior to diving into a detailed analysis of the whole process.
(2006, 3000 words)
This paper will take a look at strategic alliance between the online retailer and auctioneer e-bay and the computer giant IBM, with an intention to analyse the different aspects of the process. The paper provides a detailed background of the alliance process and the key players prior to diving into a detailed analysis of the whole process.
(2005, 3000 words)
The paper reviews an article on the evolution of US–Japanese joint ventures in the United States touching on the advantages of entering joint ventures, the reasons why Japanese firms want to have US partners, etc.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper reviews the theory of transaction costs defining their types and characteristics, the concepts of asymmetric information, efficient transaction, governance structures, etc. Integration of firms in an attempt to reduce transaction costs is discussed with reference to Fisher Body’s acquisition by General Motors and relational contracting of Toyota (USA) with their seat assembler Johnson Controls.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper reviews the history of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in the UK, the reasons behind firms’ expansion, and the motivations for merging activity. A report on the Internet business of EBay and PayPal is provided examining the reasons for their merger.
(2005, 6500 words)
The paper investigates mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reviewing and discussing academic literature on the relevance of culture and communication in choosing appropriate strategic partners in M&A, organisational integration in M&A, organisational change, cultural barriers to communication, etc. Directions for future research are outlined.
(2005, 1000 words)
The paper examines the background and the principles of co-operatives (co-ops) comparing them to conventional companies and reviewing types of co-ops. The features of the Dublin Food Co-op (DFC) are described.
(2005, 2000 words)
Company tend to use Merger & Acquisition (M&A) to strengthen their competitive advantages. However, there are numerous debates on whether such transactions would increase shareholders values. Therefore, the alternative method such as collaboration has been considered. This report will mainly focus on three collaborations, namely Strategic Alliance, Joint Venture and Networks. By analyse their history, nature, risks and difficulties involved, together with empirical evidence on these activities, conclusion will be made on whether such activities are beneficial to companies.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper discusses the impacts of globalisation on organisational structures of companies arguing the tendency in forming strategic alliances (SA). The concept of SA is defined in the context of the theories of the firm and illustrated with examples of companies participating in strategic alliances to show competitive advantages of global business networks.
(2005, 5000 words)
The paper examines the importance of strategic alliances (SA) providing a review of literature on organizational forms; phases in SA development; comparison between SA, mergers and acquisitions; incentives for SA; its benefits and success factors.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper examines the forms of cooperative activity resulting in strategic alliances and joint ventures with the focus on alliances and ventures within the telecommunications industry. The benefits and difficulties of collaboration are outlined and illustrated with examples.
(2004, 1000 words)
The paper studies the development of clusters, or concentrations of interconnected companies, in various sectors. Industrial and regional principles of cluster formation are identified. Clusters in motor sport industry and in the City of London are described; Porters theory on the role of clusters in the economic performance of regions is reviewed.
(2003, 2100 words)
This paper focuses on collaboration, which is a necessary arrangement required by most firms in order to achieve a competitive advantage. The paper outlines main types of collaboration, reasons and motives for collaboration, advantages and disadvantages of collaboration and the principals of partner selection.
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