Competitive dynamics in electronic networks: A model and the case of interorganizational systems

International Journal of Electronic Commerce

Volumn 11, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 7-49

  Chi, Lei ^a   Holsapple, Clyde W ^b   Srinivasan, Cidambi ^b  

^a RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

Author keywords

Co opetition network; Competitive action; Competitive dynamics; Interorganizational systems; IOS; Network structure; Social networks

Indexed keywords

EID: 34248569830     PISSN: 10864415     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2753/JEC1086-4415110301     Document Type: Article

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