..., particularly in emerging economies. Therefore, this study aims to explore the mechanisms involved in the knowledge-sharing process facilitated by a virtual learning environment (VLE) within franchising networks and examine the role of VLEs in facilitating knowledge. Design/methodology/approach This study...

...-substitute debate on social control and contractual control to examine the contingent effect of a hybrid governance structure. Emerging economies Technological uncertainty Business ties Market-based selection of suppliers Political ties Social control preference Managerial ties serve...

... and empirically test a conceptual model that identifies different components of relational capabilities with their antecedents and performance implications. Hence, our research question is: Thailand Emerging economies Relational capabilities Inter-organizational trust Relationship-specific assets...

...Samuel Adomako Ghana SMEs CEOs Emerging economies Regulatory focus Firm-level innovativeness A growing management literature recognizes a firm’s ability to innovate as one of the crucial factors for survival (Quinn, 2000 ; Story et al., 2015), regional dynamism (Audretsch...