International Industrial Networks and Industrial Restructuring in Central and Eastern Europe

International Industrial Networks and Industrial Restructuring in Central and Eastern Europe analyses the role of international industrial networks in industrial restructuring and corporate growth in central Europe, Russia and Ukraine. It shows that two distinct patterns of international industrial integration - domestic vs. foreign led modernisations - have developed in these two regions which have significant effects on patterns of growth and integration of these economies. International Industrial Networks and Industrial Restructuring in Central and Eastern Europe is based on a number of industry and firm case studies which are analysed and interpreted within the current international business and political economy literature.

The publication provides valuable insights to managers and policy-makers who are interested in understanding different strategic options for business activity in Central and East European countries. For the academic reader, it offers a new perspective on international, industrial networks in which theories on strategic management and on industry restructuring and corporate growth are merged into a new view of growth and transformation process.

Provides valuable insights in understanding different strategic options for business activity in Central and East European countries Offers a new perspective on international, industrial networks in which theories on strategic management and on industry restructuring and corporate growth are merged into a new view of growth and transformation process

Inhalt
International Industrial Networks and Industrial Restructuring During Post-Socialist Transformation.- International Industrial Networks and Industrial Restructuring in Central Europe.- The Dynamics of International Industrial Networks in Central Europe.- Product Fragmentation and Alliances in the Central European Computer and Software Industries.- Foreign Direct Investments and Strategic Alliances in Industrial Restructuring of Telecommunication Manufacturing in Central Europe.- Foreign Direct Investment and Alliances in Global Industrial Integration of Electronics in Central Europe.- The Growth of Enterprise Through Entrepreneurship and Network Alignment.- International Industrial Networks and Industrial Restructuring in the Ukraine and Russia.- Cooperate to Survive: Strategic Alliances in the Russian Aerospace Industry.- Delayed Restructuring Through Gradual Global Integration in Aviation and Space Industry in the Ukraine.- International Cooperation in the Russian Telecommunication Industry.- The Ambivalent State and the Use of Alliances for Growth and Restructuring in the Ukrainian Telecom Industry.- Waiting to Enter: International Alliances in the Russian Car Industry.- Much Fuss about Nothing: Restructuring Stalemate in the Ukrainian Car Industry.- Restructuring and Growth of Post-Socialist Enterprises Through Alliances: LUKoil and Yukos.- Conclusions.