Abstract
The network economy typically signifies a notion from the information society where new products and services are developed by collaborating individuals and/or businesses organised in virtual networks. The network economy has important characteristics in common with Northern European governance models, which suggests a direction for developing workable governance models for businesses engaging in network economy activities. This resemblance presents a unique perspective on global economic development. Innovation can and should be combined with high ethical, social and environmental standards. This is illustrated by empirical data on Hidden Champions in Europe: middlesized companies that are dominant in their specific market niches. We suggest that the rise of the network economy could have far-reaching consequences for the way businesses should be organised and managed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Enterprise grows in sustaining efficiency and effectiveness |
| Subtitle of host publication | conference proceedings of 2009 International SME Development Forum |
| Editors | Henry Zhang, Ruimei Zhao |
| Place of Publication | Marrickville |
| Publisher | Orient Academic Forum |
| Pages | 629-636 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780980605785 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2009 |
| Event | 2009 International SME Development Forum - Beijing Union University, Beijing, China Duration: 1 Oct 2009 → … |
Conference
| Conference | 2009 International SME Development Forum |
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| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Beijing |
| Period | 1/10/09 → … |
Keywords
- networks
- information society
- administrative organization
- companies
Research Focus Areas Hanze University of Applied Sciences * (mandatory by Hanze)
- Entrepreneurship
- Energy
- Healthy Ageing
Publinova themes
- Economics and Management
- ICT and Media
- Health
- People and Society
- Law
- Technology