Behavioural Theory of the Firm

Todeva, Emanuela (2007): Behavioural Theory of the Firm. Published in: International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies, Sage (2007)

Abstract

Conceptual overview, critical commentary and future directions

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: firm, behaviour, resources, capabilities, theory
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D2 - Production and Organizations > D22 - Firm Behavior: Empirical Analysis; D - Microeconomics > D2 - Production and Organizations > D23 - Organizational Behavior ; Transaction Costs ; Property Rights; L - Industrial Organization > L1 - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance > L14 - Transactional Relationships ; Contracts and Reputation ; Networks; L - Industrial Organization > L2 - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior

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Todeva, E. (2006) ‘Acting in Business Networks’, in E. Todeva (2006) Business Networks: Strategy and Structure. New York: Taylor & Francis.