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Processual antecedents of perceived channel conflict in franchising

open access: yesJournal of Business Economics and Management, 2014
In this study, we develop and examine the network of relationships explaining perceived conflict in franchise relationships from a franchisee perspective.
Scott K. Weaven   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Determinants of E-commerce adoption by franchisors: Insights from the U.S. market [PDF]

open access: yes
E-commerce has grown tremendously over the past decade. This paper focuses on E-commerce adoption within the franchising sector. We formulate various hypotheses on the factors that influence the adoption of an E-commerce strategy by franchisors, namely ...
Rozenn Perrigot, Thierry Pénard
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Characteristics Of Franchise Enterprises As Network Organizations [PDF]

open access: yesAnnales Universitatis Apulensis Series Oeconomica, 2007
Initiating cooperation among companies has resulted in practice in establishing network organizations1. Obviously, not every instance of cooperation has to lead to such a result. It rather takes place in cases when several business entities cooperate.
openaire   +1 more source

COMMON SENSE LAW: Making Right/s in the Liberal City

open access: yesInternational Journal of Urban and Regional Research, EarlyView.
Abstract This article, co‐authored by encampment and university scholars, is concerned with how homeless persons challenge rightlessness. We do so by advancing a conceptual framework of common sense law, arguing that such contestations take place not only in courtrooms but also in the lived spaces of homelessness.
Ananya Roy   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rail Privatisation: The Practice – An Analysis of Seven Case Studies [PDF]

open access: yes, 1994
After a brief description of the proposals for rail privatisation in Great Britain, this paper contrasts these with the proposals and experience in other countries around the world.
Nash, C.A.   +3 more
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Beyond Distinction: Private Art Museums and Their Versatile Role for Elites' (Self)Legitimization Discourses

open access: yesThe British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The 2000s have witnessed a significant, worldwide boom in new art museums founded by private, wealthy collectors. While the arts have long been a key arena for the remaking of elite distinction and the reproduction of inequalities, this surge in private museums has sparked much controversy.
Sara de Andrade Silva   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cidades médias, novos espaços produtivos e reestruturação do espaço urbano em Uberaba-MG

open access: yesConfins, 2015
In recent years, Brazilian medium-sized cities have been considered as attractive poles for both internal migration flows, and for new corporate investments in industry, trades, services and real estate, emerging new productive spaces.
Maria Terezinha Serafim Gomes
doaj   +1 more source

A decisional modelling for supply chain management in network franchise: applied to franchise bakery networks

open access: yes, 2010
This paper proposes a modelling process to evaluate/optimize supply chain flows in a franchise network. We will study bakery networks composed of a supply chain producer and a retail outlet that sells the products made by the operator of the network in his own factories.
Féniès, Pierre   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Toronto's drug policy paradox: Harm reduction sites and drug police occurrences in Toronto neighborhoods (1992–2020)

open access: yesCriminology, EarlyView.
Abstract Discourse around drug policy presents a stark contrast between policing and harm reduction models, sparking debates on the state's regulatory versus protective role. Canada is an ideal case to study drug policy models due to its global recognition as a leader in harm reduction alongside continued reliance on policing of drugs.
Taylor Domingos
wiley   +1 more source

Focused deterrence can reduce crime: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and quasi‐experiments

open access: yesCriminology &Public Policy, EarlyView.
Abstract Research summary Crime and violence continue to be problems that plague urban areas across the United States and the globe. One key approach for responding to these problems is “focused deterrence” which includes programs that prevent criminal behavior by blending criminal justice, social service, and community‐based action.
Anthony A. Braga   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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