The research has applied both Resource Dependence Theory and Institutional Theory to analyze the organization and the market factors that will influence the hemodialysis centers in adopting a strategic alliance, contracting with and choosing the number of strategic partners. The followings have been examined and analyzed: 1) the current trend of hemodialysis centers¡¦ strategic alliance, including variety of alliance partners, number of strategic alliance, and the degree of an alliance. 2) the factors that will cause hemodialysis centers to adopt a strategic alliance. 3) the factors that will affect the hemodialysis centers to contract with their strategic alliance partners. 4) the factors that influence centers¡¦ choosing alliance partner(s). Questionnaires and collection of secondary dada were conducted. The empirical analysis of the 219 valid questionnaires shows that hemodialysis centers¡¦ strategic alliance decision is influenced by coerce, normativeness and mimicry caused more by institutional environment than by resource environment. However, after an alliance has been adopted, the resource environment has more influence than institutional environment in deciding whether to contract with strategic partners. The research found the number of strategic alliance partners is not influenced by the resource or institutional environment factors. This research found both theories play different roles at the different stages of adopting strategic alliance and contracting with partners. The finding not only can help examine the theory framework but also be quite useful to insurance policy decision making and to centers¡¦ daily operation.

The mostly of electronics companies, which contribute the majority of revenues in Taiwan, are mostly positioned as the OEM/OEM business model. Small or medium-sized OEM/ODM companies face much pressure from both price competition of large-sized OEM/ODM companies and variation of consumer markets. In order to take advantage of the synergy of complementary resources, small or medium-sized companies need not only to enhance theirs capabilities and build up the core competence, but also to seek the cooperative opportunities with other companies. All of these could make up for their inability and upgrade their competitiveness. This research analyzes, under the frame of competitive situation, the possible strategies for competition or cooperation. We also discuss from the viewpoints of economics what cooperative strategies or models the small or medium-sized companies will take. This research will analyze what is the most appropriate strategy between companies with the method of ¡§Game theory¡¨ which is the popular theory in organization fields. By this theory, we will discuss the possibility of stable cooperative relationship in the strategic alliance between the small or medium-sized companies. The conclusion of this research depicts that some companies will chase its short-term profits and go into price war in one game. But for a long-term development, some companies will consider their lasting profits and total return, and that is why mutual cooperation will appear. In this research, we solve the core problem- benefits distribution by ¡§Shapley¡¨ method of the game theory.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1999. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 95-103).

Tourism is thought to be a prominent industry in the twenty-first century. Domestic tourism strives to break through the restriction of shallow-plate market by expanding channels and clients. With the aid of Kanting and the rise of Blue Fin Tuna Cultural Festival, Pingtung County possesses the potential to become an international tourism market. However, the two scenic spots do not fully represent the complete picture of Pingtung¡¦s cultural tourism. In 2008, Cape No. 7 aroused public attention, pushing the cultural tourism of Pingtung to another peak. It is clear that Pingtung harbors more potentials than what is seen. There are still other cultural scenic spots that are worth exploring. In order to upgrade the county¡¦s tourism potentials, this thesis focuses upon four cases of the county- Sun Ti Men, Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area and two religious historic monuments (Tunglung Temple and Wan-Chin Basilica) and adopts qualitative research method. The results and suggestions are as follows. I. With the popularization of internet and the legalization of media, the cost of communication falls in the recent decade, which is beneficial for tourism. Before the government¡¦s policies are enforced, the two industries spontaneously cooperate through strategic alliance. They are inextricably related. II. The cooperation of the two industries results in immediate marketing effects and the rise of fame; however, the tourist industry and the communication industry in Pingtung are micro-enterprises or small and medium sized enterprises. They have the ambition for creativity and transformation, but the shortage of funds and human resources might result in the dissatisfaction of tourists. Moreover, they also confront the restriction of being a local tourism market and the competition of global electronic commerce. To break through marketing bottleneck and maintain long-term prosperity become the primary tasks. III. The rise and spread of network effect makes every proletarian a communication medium, bringing local tourism low cost and high speed dissemination. In facing the competition of globalization, the entrepreneurs could draw support from the communication channels which are both low cost and effective, such as online websites, video sharing websites (YouTube) and mobile marketing (MMS message) to promote competitiveness, explore alternative marketing channels and expand international tourism markets.

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<p>The core purpose of this study is to follow the development of strategic alliances within the banking sector. The objective is to get an idea of the use of strategic alliances in German banking and, furthermore, to understand what kind of alliances are entered and why. This will be achieved by analyzing and evaluating different German banks. The aim is to follow the tendency of banks to co-operate with other banks and competitors as well as intersectoral partners.</p>

<p>The primary objective of this research is to determine how SMEs control the risk involved in business strategic alliances. The research question is: How should performance risk and relationship risk within the strategic alliances of SMEs be controlled? Subsequently, we applied qualitative research methods to collect data for this research; further, our research design included a case study of the SMEs in Zhejiang, China.</p>

The primary objective of this research is to determine how SMEs control the risk involved in business strategic alliances. The research question is: How should performance risk and relationship risk within the strategic alliances of SMEs be controlled? Subsequently, we applied qualitative research methods to collect data for this research; further, our research design included a case study of the SMEs in Zhejiang, China.

The extremely shrinking demand of domestic market on PS resin has been resulted by the relocation of sub-manufacturing lines to overseas and the threat of substitutes. Thereof, the export becomes the main life pulse for PS resin industry. However, in the recent years, both China and oil supply countries in Middle East have aggressively made the development in petrochemical industry ,our export has been confronted strong competitiveness accordingly. On top, the vacillated policy on resin restriction and the getting stricter environmental protection law from government have become the obstacles for PS resin industry to make further development and have increased the manufacturing cost. Facing this high competitiveness and various obstacles, manufacturers have to increase their competitiveness in their business strategy , or they could be eliminated from the competition. This thesis is based on the methodology of ¡§qualitative research¡¨ by referring to the national and international related documentation and the analysis of the entire environment and the external environment of industry in order to seek the opportunity and threat for the industry. Besides, through the internal analysis, the advantages and disadvantages have been understood. In addition, base on the practice of business strategy, the possible solutions; references and proposals to increase the competitiveness have been listed for manufacturers of traditional industry to make their business plan. The summary per our study to increase competitiveness for business strategy can be covered by the following: 1. To make differential products to seek new customers in different category. 2. To well control the cost of raw material to seek the opportunity profit. 3. To setup alliance strategy to improve the weakness of business. 4. To develop targeted market to build up new sales channel. 5. To adjust and develop the production line for alternative use to create more profitable products¡¦ production. 6. To make cooperation forum for R&D to develope value added products

The core purpose of this study is to follow the development of strategic alliances within the banking sector. The objective is to get an idea of the use of strategic alliances in German banking and, furthermore, to understand what kind of alliances are entered and why. This will be achieved by analyzing and evaluating different German banks. The aim is to follow the tendency of banks to co-operate with other banks and competitors as well as intersectoral partners.