Network governance: Organisational and legal profiles

Abstract

In the study of company networks the concept of governance includes the set of tools utilised in managing their complexity. This paper investigates the governance of company networks, starting with their organisational models and proceeding to an analysis of the contractual models selected for their coordination. More precisely, this research seeks to investigate network organisational modalities of an innovative character and thereby identify governance models which in turn stimulate business innovation. In this direction, the research question is the following: Which are models of governance that promote growth and business innovation? ****.