The concepts of secure sets and security number in graphs were introduced first by Brigham et al. in 2007 as a generalization of the concept of alliances in graphs. Defensive alliances are related to the defense of a single vertex. But, in a general realistic settings, alliances should be formed so that any attack on the entire alliance or any subset of the alliance can be defended. In this sen...

T study investigates the effect of information technology (IT) architecture flexibility on strategic alliance formation and firm value. We first examine the effect of three dimensions of IT architecture flexibility (open communication standards, cross-functional transparency, and modularity) on formation of three types of alliances (arm’s-length, collaborative, and joint-venture alliances, resp...

Current m-commerce business models show that m-commerce depends on complex networks of business relationships, which often comprise telecommunications service providers, mobile device makers, banking industry, Internet search engine providers, and various third-party value-adding companies. Due to the nature of m-commerce, the key to success in m-commerce lies predominantly in managing a networ...

This paper surveys literature in the strategy area with a view to investigating the usage of the concept ‘network’. It is obviously used a lot, but not in an analytically very strong way. Being the ‘hybrid’ between markets and hierarchies, the concept ‘network’ can account for almost any relation between firm including formal arrangements such as alliances, joint ventures and supply chains or s...

Purpose – Strategic alliances have a variety of governance structures that can be broadly classified as joint ventures, minority equity alliances, and contractual alliances. This paper seeks to empirically examine the roles of four key determinants of governance structure choice, namely, joint R&D and joint marketing objectives, alliance management experience, and international partners. Design...

strategic alliance is a cooperation contract between two or more organizations who want to improve their competitive situation and performance through resource sharing. one of the common types of strategic alliances is the alliance between two organizations working in the same industry. one of those industries which alliances occur most likely is the casting industry. in this regard, this resea...