inlcudes bibliography and index

"Contents: Introduction, hypotheses and method -- introduction -- review of selection criteria literature -- research hypotheses -- research methodology -- Results for partner selection criteria variable -- partner selection criteria variable -- Results for task-related variables -- critical success factor variable -- competitive position variable -- difficulty of internal development variable -- Results for partner-related variables -- perceived task environment uncertainty variable -- diversity of line functions variable -- extent of shared control variable -- Conclusions and implications -- conclusions -- implications -- evaluation of research method and future research -- Appendix A: Questionnaire for participants -- Appendix B: Statistical methods employed in analysis."