Development of Joint Ventures

1. Introduction - A Challenge for Research.- 1 - Problem Identification, Literature Review and Research Premises.- 2. Research Background.- 2 - Methodological Approach: Designing the Research and Handling the Data.- 3. Qualitative Methodologies.- 4. Case Study - Ericsson Hewlett-Packard Telecommunications.- 3: Development of the Framework.- 5. Results of the Empirical Investigation.- 6. A Framework of Joint Venture Development.- 4: Implications.- 7. Directions for Further Research.- 8. Action Perspective for Managers.- References.- Appendices.- Appendix I: Case Description of Pilot Study.- Appendix II: Research Design for Pilot Study.- Appendix III: Case Comparison.- Appendix IV: Interview Questions.- Appendix V: Information Sheet.- Appendix VI: Contact Summary Form.- Appendix VII: Document Summary Forms.- Appendix VIII: Standards for the Quality of Participatory Research - Trustworthiness?.