Co-opetition, simultaneous co-operation and competition, entails sharing knowledge that may be a key source of competitive advantage. However, sharing is dangerous when the knowledge might be used for competition. Levy et al (1999) show how a game-theoretic framework can help analyse inter-organisational knowledge sharing under conditions of co-opetition. This research extends this work into th...

BACKGROUND Worksite health promotion (WHP) initiatives are increasingly seen as having potential for large-scale health gains. While health insurance premiums are directly linked to workplaces in the USA, other countries with universal health coverage, have less incentive to implement WHP programs. Size of the business is an important consideration with small worksites less likely to implement ...

Businesses are increasingly becoming software rich with a plethora of systems varying in age, reliability and ease of use. People working in these businesses are increasingly dependant on their software systems: they are unable to work effectively when “the computer is down”. More generally, businesses need to adapt rapidly to new opportunities and regulations. This requires both changing exist...

While promoting rural economic enterprises and businesses can contribute to create and strengthen entrepreneurship, this as a crucial strategy will accelerate rural development process. Through extending these businesses and strengthening entrepreneurship among rural people proper solutions can be found to combine resources both inside and outside the village. It can also assist to provide both...

New technology allows small businesses to use many of the same information systems employed by large enterprises. In doing so small businesses open themselves up to many threats that were traditionally associated with large corporations. It is imperative to their continued success that they recognize these pitfalls and take steps to address this issue. This paper examines some of those threats ...