we introduce a two generated weakly branch contracting automaton group $g$ which is generated by a two state automaton on a three letter alphabet. using its branch structure and the finiteness nature of a sequence of its factor groups we compute the order of some of these factors. furthermore some algebraic properties of $g$ are detected .

This paper examines the impact of contracting complementarity across product development systems in the automobile industry. While most empirical research on contracting assumes that each governance choice is independent of each other, cross-system integration and incentive problems within product development suggest the potential for complementarities across contracting choices within the firm...

Multi-contracting practices prevail in many organizations be they public (governments) or private (markets). This article surveys the literature on common agency, a major example of such multi-contracting settings. I first highlight some specific features of common agency games that distinguish them from centralized contracting. Then, I review the tools needed to describe allocations which are ...

This study used 1982-1986 data on 262 private community hospitals to evaluate the effects of selective contracting for inpatient services by California's Medicaid program. Selective contracting by Medicaid significantly reduced the rate of inflation in average costs per admission and per patient day, while slightly increasing average lengths of patient stays. Private sector contracting also red...

Studies in Government contracting are relatively new manifestation to academic research. Expanding theories to practitioner challenges may offer new concepts and insights to potential solutions to these challenges. Through a review of relevant literature, the researcher sought to 1) identify an operational definition of sustainability in government contracting and 2) bridge gaps in information ...

Business-to-business electronic contracting has gained attention in recent years as a way to improve traditional contracting practices as well as a paradigm that allows the support of new business models in an enterprise. This paper presents the business case of the Dutch news medium Telegraaf for contracting of advertising spots in its on-line edition. We discuss replacement of current contrac...