International Cooperation as a Method of Improving the Firm's Competitiveness

Alla O. Kasych

Published : 2017-10-30

Vol. 76 No. 5 (2017)

International Cooperation as a Method of Improving the Firm's Competitiveness

Alla O. Kasych

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to analyse a theoretical approach to international cooperation of enterprises. By referring to such stages as sales, manufacturing and research the author identifies characteristics of the main forms of international cooperation. In order to implement theoretical concepts concerning international cooperation in the managerial practice, the author proposes taking into account such factors as global macroeconomic environment, increased competition, increasing complexity of customer requirements and others. Emphasis is also placed on conditions necessary for international cooperation.(original abstract)

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International cooperation, Competitiveness

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Kasych, A. O. (2017). International Cooperation as a Method of Improving the Firm’s Competitiveness. Zeszyty Naukowe Wyższej Szkoły Bankowej W Poznaniu, 76(5). Retrieved from https://journals.wsb.poznan.pl/index.php/znwsb/article/view/798

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