Hides and skins have been a resource that has created a wide range of activities such as clothing and footwear of all types, saddlery and riding equipment, travel goods and upholstery were amongst many industries using leather. This dissertation uses historical documentation to investigate the interactions of a small UK company working mostly in the USA that had a pivotal role in the transformation of the network surrounding the production, distribution and use of leather in the late 19th century. As an extended historical analysis it offers a particularly wide perspective on the complex and continuing network outcomes of that networking and the innovations to which it leads. This historical research location also provides an opportunity to examine innovation within the context of network evolution over many decades.

Thesis (M.S. )--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 2006. / Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2708. Typescript. Abstract precedes thesis as 1 leaf (iii). Includes bibliographical references (leaf 21).

ABSTRACT Aim of the study: This study aims to contribute to the existing knowledge on similarities and differences of networking styles across Europe and support either network contextualists or universalists with new empirical knowledge. Method used: A multiple case study was used in this paper. Qualitative data was gathered gathering from 10 interviews collected amongst experienced Swedish, Polish and Dutch entrepreneurs. Findings: Empirical findings have revealed significant differences in the networking patterns in the Netherlands, Sweden and Poland. Main networking motivation for Dutch entrepreneurs is seeking new sales opportunities, for Swedish it is the exchange of knowledge and information. All the entrepreneurs admitted that trust is an important component of network relationship. However, in Sweden trust seem to play more significant role. The empirical findings questioned the theory that trust can be easily transferred based on recommendations. No entrepreneur directly suggested that asked about trust acquisition. In Sweden informal networks are strongly preferred, while in the Netherlands formal network are much more popular. In Poland informal networks are also more popular. In the Netherlands, commercial, paid organizations may be extremely popular given the fact that all of the Dutch respondents participate in them, on the other hand in Sweden governmental networking organizations are quite common, in Poland no respondent have mentioned neither of them. Findings indicate that networking is still not as developed in Poland as it is in two other researched countries. Practical Implications: Common networking patterns cannot be expected in different European countries and background studies should be conducted before entering foreign market. There is still market growth opportunity for commercial networking organizations in Poland. Polish government should engage in more effective promotion of networking amongst entrepreneurs. Contribution: Empirical data confirm the contextualists approach that emphasizes the importance of national differences on networking and warns managers that resemblance of certain patterns cannot be assumed for different countries. This approach was confirmed since the findings exposed significant differences in several areas of networking. Keywords: Business networking, internationalization of business network, networking motivations, trust building, network type preferences, network contextualism and universalism.

<p>This thesis is an effort to analyze the importance of business network partners for successful participation in trade shows for small firms to grow more in international markets. This study would be helpful to demonstrate the value of trade shows. Trade shows provide the opportunities to introduce new products, expand network connection, and enhancing firm’s corporate image. To participate in any trade show may be a very lucrative process, but there are many challenges and tasks which are to be met to get the maximum share of international market. </p><p>To analyse the effectiveness of business network for successful participation in trade shows, I have included one case study of trade shows, named Beauty World 2009, held at Frankfurt Germany. In this show, among the firms from all over the world, 16 small companies manufacturing beauty instruments, companies from my home city, namely Sialkot, Pakistan, also participated. Their experiences, participation, views and observation will also be used to analyze the importance of trade show for creating new business networks through this show.</p><p>This research indicates the effectiveness of network member providing support to small and growing firms for successful participation in trade shows. With the help of these network members, trade shows can be used as exclusive platforms to introduce new firms, as well as products, to potential consumers. In general, we can indicate that existing network partners, if mobilized accordingly, have the ability to reduce the overall cost incurred at trade shows.</p>

This thesis is an effort to analyze the importance of business network partners for successful participation in trade shows for small firms to grow more in international markets. This study would be helpful to demonstrate the value of trade shows. Trade shows provide the opportunities to introduce new products, expand network connection, and enhancing firm’s corporate image. To participate in any trade show may be a very lucrative process, but there are many challenges and tasks which are to be met to get the maximum share of international market. To analyse the effectiveness of business network for successful participation in trade shows, I have included one case study of trade shows, named Beauty World 2009, held at Frankfurt Germany. In this show, among the firms from all over the world, 16 small companies manufacturing beauty instruments, companies from my home city, namely Sialkot, Pakistan, also participated. Their experiences, participation, views and observation will also be used to analyze the importance of trade show for creating new business networks through this show. This research indicates the effectiveness of network member providing support to small and growing firms for successful participation in trade shows. With the help of these network members, trade shows can be used as exclusive platforms to introduce new firms, as well as products, to potential consumers. In general, we can indicate that existing network partners, if mobilized accordingly, have the ability to reduce the overall cost incurred at trade shows.

<p>Networking is commonly used in many business clusters such as in San Diego, California. The strongcollaborative and networking culture spurs entrepreneurial activities and is crucial forentrepreneurial success in the region. Networking is a fascinating phenomenon much discussed inliterature. Sociologists have tried to map the patterns of networks and describe its existence andfunction in society. Relationship marketing theorists have taken to the discussion from a businessperspective and explained the relationships between the individuals in the business network. Thepurpose of this research is to analyze social networking and network organizations in San Diego inorder to investigate what entrepreneurs can gain from networking which can accelerate growth insmall businesses.</p><p>The empirical study consists of a qualitative case study in San Diego. Data has been collected throughsemi-structured interviews with entrepreneurs, business service providers, investor, networkorganizations representatives, consultants and well-experienced professionals with knowledge froma variety of organizations in different industries.</p><p>The theoretical study on networks, business networking, relationship marketing andentrepreneurship has led to the construction of the Entrepreneurial Relational Capital Model. Themodel is constructed on theories embraced in the thesis and is meant to work as a tool to evaluateentrepreneurs’ relational capital; or the entrepreneurs’ network of relationships and theirconstruction. The model has been used to analyze empirical data and the results show theimportance of evaluating business relationships for the entrepreneur to become more time efficientin networking, and to find the individual with the desired expertise. The research has shown thatentrepreneurs need to establish strong relationships to key individuals in the industry of their focus.The entrepreneurs’ social networking with key individuals accelerate the start-up process becausethe high level of trust in the relationship results in valuable referrals.</p>

Networking is commonly used in many business clusters such as in San Diego, California. The strongcollaborative and networking culture spurs entrepreneurial activities and is crucial forentrepreneurial success in the region. Networking is a fascinating phenomenon much discussed inliterature. Sociologists have tried to map the patterns of networks and describe its existence andfunction in society. Relationship marketing theorists have taken to the discussion from a businessperspective and explained the relationships between the individuals in the business network. Thepurpose of this research is to analyze social networking and network organizations in San Diego inorder to investigate what entrepreneurs can gain from networking which can accelerate growth insmall businesses. The empirical study consists of a qualitative case study in San Diego. Data has been collected throughsemi-structured interviews with entrepreneurs, business service providers, investor, networkorganizations representatives, consultants and well-experienced professionals with knowledge froma variety of organizations in different industries. The theoretical study on networks, business networking, relationship marketing andentrepreneurship has led to the construction of the Entrepreneurial Relational Capital Model. Themodel is constructed on theories embraced in the thesis and is meant to work as a tool to evaluateentrepreneurs’ relational capital; or the entrepreneurs’ network of relationships and theirconstruction. The model has been used to analyze empirical data and the results show theimportance of evaluating business relationships for the entrepreneur to become more time efficientin networking, and to find the individual with the desired expertise. The research has shown thatentrepreneurs need to establish strong relationships to key individuals in the industry of their focus.The entrepreneurs’ social networking with key individuals accelerate the start-up process becausethe high level of trust in the relationship results in valuable referrals.

This diploma thesis drafts concept of winery based on business network of small wineries using synergetic effect. Critical analysis of macro and micro environment together with explorative research of small wineries was used as a starting point. Based on obtained information, concept of mentioned winery is proposed as an outcome of this thesis.

台灣電影產業曾經在華人世界舉足輕重，如今在好萊塢商業電影大舉入侵後，已是夕陽餘暉。激烈的市場競爭與新科技的出現，使得電影產業價值鏈重塑，並造成交易形式與交易機制的改變。台灣影片雖然在藝術成就上時有斬獲，但以產業觀點，卻在全球影視市場上無足輕重。回顧過去的研究，大多數集中在電影歷史、類型、社會議題和創作程序等面向，但關於產業本身的管理議題卻付之闕如。為深入探討電影產業的交易平台與網路社群，本研究以全球電影產業中的五項影視市場展為觀察對象，分別為美國電影市場展、坎城影展暨市場展、米蘭電影市場展、釜山國際影展暨釜山電影推廣展以及國際電視與傳播市場展（MIPTV/MIPCOM）。研究發現，坎城影展暨市場展的營運模式最佳，而社群機制與網路治理的建立與維繫、跨產業資訊的整合力、全球宣傳平台、資訊服務與商展規劃同步經營以及政府支持皆為成功經營之基本條件。

This study aims to analyze ways of creating and managing knowledge in Petrogas Sergipe Network. Accordingly, we analyze various forms of knowledge generated in the network, as well as its management. It presents significant content based on discussion Enterprises Networks, Local Production - APLs based on normative concepts and experiences in Oil and Gas Networks. Emphasis is also important concepts on Knowledge Management and organizational knowledge. The context presented by Petrogas Sergipe Network provides understand that organizations acquire competitiveness and market innovative, admittedly competitive process required by the economy, in which companies increasingly need to improve their skills for business continuity. Strategy that includes work in interorganizational network, presents itself as appropriate, because that constitutes a privileged space for interaction and cooperation between different actors that are part of the network. At the same time, you can see that the process of knowledge organizational management comprises an important condition in the development of interorganizational business networks in order to add value to the companies that comprise it. Therefore, Petrogas Sergipe Network has important significance for the economy in Sergipe, in terms of income generation, employment and business opportunities, especially as an arrangement also fundamental for the consolidation of System Innovation and knowledge generation in State of Sergipe. / O presente trabalho tem como objetivo, analisar formas de criação e gestão do conhecimento, na Rede PETROGAS Sergipe. Nesse sentido, são analisadas diversas formas do conhecimento gerado nessa rede, bem como sua gestão. Apresenta-se significativo conteúdo com base na discussão sobre Redes de Empresas, Arranjos Produtivos Locais - APLs com base em conceitos normativos e experiências em Redes de Petróleo e Gas. Enfatiza-se também, importantes conceitos sobre o Conhecimento Organizacional e a Gestão do conhecimento organizacional. O contexto apresentado pela Rede PETROGÁS Sergipe, proporciona entender que as organizações adquirem competitividade inovativa e mercadológica, reconhecidamente exigida pelo processo concorrencial da economia, no qual as empresas necessitam cada vez mais aprimorar suas habilidades para continuidade dos seus negócios. Desta forma, a estratégia que compreende o trabalho em rede interorganizacional, apresenta-se como adequada, em virtude de que se constitui como espaço privilegiado de cooperação e interação entre diversos atores que fazem parte da rede. Ao mesmo tempo, é possível perceber que o processo de gestão do conhecimento organizacional, compreende uma condição importante no desenvolvimento de redes empresariais interorganizacionais, no sentido de agregar valor às empresas que a compõem. Portanto, a Rede PETROGÁS Sergipe apresenta importante significado para a economia sergipana, do ponto de vista da geração de renda, emprego e oportunidades de negócios, destacando- se também como um arranjo fundamental para a consolidação do Sistema de Inovação e de geração de conhecimento no Estado de Sergipe.