Acta Oeconomica Pragensia 2005, 13(4):20-39 | DOI: 10.18267/j.aop.203

Global strategic alliances and acquisitions

Miroslav Javor
Ing. Miroslav Javor - doktorand, Katedra podnikové ekonomiky na Fakultě podnikohospodářské Vysoké školy ekonomické v Praze.

The article focuses on analysis of global alliances and acquisitions with emphasis on their common strategic context - both categories are presently key vehicles to maintain competitiveness of globally operating businesses. Initially attention is paid to the phenomenon of transnational corporations, which are subjects to global alliances and acquisitions and which are involved in global strategic processes most. Core of the article consists of two independent parts (one regarding alliances, the other dealing with acquisitions) presenting theoretical basis of given topic, complemented by case examples.

Keywords: globalisation, corporate strategy, alliances, acquisitions
JEL classification: M21

Published: December 1, 2005  Show citation

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Javor, M. (2005). Global strategic alliances and acquisitions. Acta Oeconomica Pragensia, 13(4), 20-39. doi: 10.18267/j.aop.203
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