Global Competition and Local Networks

This title was first published in 2002. The interest in becoming globally competitive through network strategies, particularly networks between small and medium-sized firms in local business communities, is high among academic researchers, economic development agencies and growth orientated firms. Important contributions to our understanding of the strategic use of networks are coming from a number of disciplinary and theoretical perspectives. This volume provides a unique opportunity to both synthesize this diverse literature and report the results of original research. It is particularly relevant to scholars of business and management, geography and economics

Rod B. McNaughton is Eyton Chair in Entrepreneurship at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. His speciality is international marketing strategy with a focus on the internationalisation of small knowledge-intensive firms. He has published widely on choosing international channels of distribution, exporting and export policy, market orientation and value creation, strategic alliances, foreign direct investment, and the venture capital industry. Rod previously held a Chair in Marketing at the University of Otago School of Business. Previous Books: 1. Green, Milford B. and McNaughton, Rod B. (eds) Industrial Networks and Proximity, Aldershot, Ashgate Publishing (2000). 2. McNaughton, Rod B. (ed) Developments in Australasian Marketing, Stamford CT, JAI Press (2000). 3. Green, Milford B. and McNaughton, Rod B. (eds) The Location of FDI: Geographic and Business Approaches, London, UK, Avebury (1995). Milford B. Green is a Professor of Geography at the University of Western Ontario. His primary research interests are interlocking directorates, foreign direct investment, venture capital and energy modelling. Previous Books: 1. M. B. Green and R.B. McNaughton, 2000, Industrial Networks and Proximity, Ashgate Publishing, London, 2. T. Qu and M. B. Green, 1997, The Location of Foreign Direct Investment in P.R. China: A New Conceptual Approach, Avebury Press, London. 3. M. B. Green (ed), 1991, Venture Capital: International Comparisons, Routledge Press, 4. M. B. Green, 1990, Merger and Acquisitions: A Geographical and Spatial Perspective, Routledge 5. M. J. Sagers and M. B. Green, 1986. The Transport of Soviet Energy Resources, Rowman and Allanheld