... on the managerial dimension of SMEs’ participation in ERDPs – which represents a neglected topic in the existing literature – on two distinct grounds: resource development process and networking processes. With respect to resource development processes in ERDPs, this case study underscores the relevance of ERDPs...

...Håkan Håkansson; Lars-Erik Gadde Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the development of research based on the IMP approach during the four decades since the inauguration in 1976. The paper presents a network analysis of IMP research based on one of the central IMP frameworks...

... solutions within the innovation process. In addition, it shows how accounting has a critical role both for settling on and modifying temporary solutions. Hence, the research demonstrated how studies of the role of accounting in innovation processes can contribute to the industrial network approach by giving...

...Simone Guercini; Annalisa Tunisini Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the issue of “formalization” in business networks as an instrument of industrial policy. Formalization in business networks is not a debated topic but it can affect organizational and inter-organizational dynamics...

...Morten H. Abrahamsen; Håkan Håkansson Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse how different policy perspectives or logics regarding industry organising affect network interaction, with particular focus on how the availability of resources is organised. Design/methodology/approach...

... understanding of links between policies, market practice and sustainable development. Lars-Gunnar Mattsson can be contacted at: lars-gunnar.mattsson@hhs.se © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Networks Institutions Markets Policy Sustainable development Market practices The role...