Real options theory /

Other Authors: Reuer, J. J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Oxford : Elsevier JAI, 2007.
Series:Advances in strategic management, v. 24
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Online Access:http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=199211
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Real Options Theory
  • Copyright page
  • Contents
  • List of Contributors
  • Part I: Introduction
  • Chapter 1. Real Options in Strategic Management
  • The Development of Real Options Theory
  • Overview of the Volume
  • Fundamental Questions for Real Options Research in Strategic Management
  • References
  • Part II: Advances in Real Options Research in Strategy
  • Chapter 2. Real Options: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead
  • Introduction
  • Taking Stock: Applications of Real Options Theory in Strategic Management Research
  • Looking Ahead: The Future of Real Options in Strategic Management Research
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 3. Real Options Theory and International Strategy: A Critical Review
  • Introduction
  • Real Options and Real Options Theory
  • Application of Real Options Theory to International Strategy
  • The Road Ahead
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 4. Joint Ventures and Real Options: An Integrated Perspective
  • Introduction
  • Explicit and Implicit Real Options in Joint Ventures
  • The Initial Distribution of Equity Among Joint Venture Partners
  • The Stability and Evolution of Joint Ventures
  • Performance
  • Integrating the Different Stages of Joint Ventures
  • Integrating Behavioral Insights in the Real Option Literature
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 5. How do Real Options Matter? Empirical Research on Strategic Investments and Firm Performance
  • Introduction
  • Empirical Research on Real Options in Strategy
  • Future Research Directions
  • References
  • Part III: Real Options and Strategic Investment Decisions
  • Chapter 6. Strategic Growth Options in Network Industries
  • Introduction
  • The Economic Impact of Network Goods
  • Model
  • Strategic Effects of Investment on Production Decisions
  • Strategic Investment Decision
  • Extension: Networks with Possible Saturation
  • Concluding Remarks
  • Notes
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • Chapter 7. Market Versus Managerial Valuations of Real Options
  • Introduction
  • Real Options and Market Value
  • Research Method
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Notes
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 8. Deferral and Growth Options under Sequential Innovation
  • Introduction
  • Growth and Deferral Options
  • Theory Development
  • Empirical Context
  • Discussion
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 9. Business Method Patents as Real Options: Value and Disclosure as Drivers of Litigation
  • Theoretical Background
  • Hypotheses Development
  • Infringement, Disclosure, and Likelihood of Litigation
  • Value and Likelihood of Litigation
  • Interaction Between Value and Disclosure
  • Data
  • Measurement
  • Analytical Technique
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusions
  • Notes
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • Chapter 10. Managing a Portfolio of Real Options
  • Theoretical Background
  • Evaluating the Portfolio
  • Building Effective Portfolios
  • Discussion and Conclusions
  • Note
  • Acknowledgements
  • References.