...Dhirendra Mani Shukla; M. Akbar Purpose The purpose of this paper is to suggest that business group (BG) networks act as conduits for diffusion of information and resources pertaining to internationalization. It considers three types of BG networks arising from three different types of ties...

... – This study’s findings provide important insights for research on diffusion models of new practices by identifying the social processes during early diffusion, and articulating different effects of status and legitimacy. It further emphasizes the sociopolitical perspectives and social motives of governance...

... was that “organisational change is probably lagging behind technological innovation”. The popular view today appears to be that technological progress will continue apace and that the rapid diffusion of new technologies will have a significant impact on our lifestyles and work patterns. For example, Gore (1991...