This book provides approachable and insightful chapters that summarize state-of-the-art thinking and research on alliances and networks. Contributions by leading scholars cover foundations or fundamentals as well as frontier areas through a diverse range of perspectives. Topics include: * the theoretical foundations of collaborative strategy * firms' partner selection and investment decisions * contractual foundations of collaboration * relational and behavioral aspects of collaboration, networks and portfolios * novel collaborative relationships such as ecosystems and...

This book provides approachable and insightful chapters that summarize state-of-the-art thinking and research on alliances and networks. Contributions by leading scholars cover foundations or fundamentals as well as frontier areas through a diverse range of perspectives. Topics include: * the theoretical foundations of collaborative strategy * firms' partner selection and investment decisions * contractual foundations of collaboration * relational and behavioral aspects of collaboration, networks and portfolios * novel collaborative relationships such as ecosystems and...