Partnering versus Mergers & Acquisitions: Theory and an Exploratory Case Study in the Tourism Industry

1 Introduction: overview of the research project.- 2 Concepts and findings: assessment of relevant prior research.- 3 Empirical investigation: an exploratory case study.- 4 Advancement: towards a decision framework.- 5 Discussion and outlook.- Appendices 207.- Appendix 1: List of internal documents used in case study.- Appendix 2: Interview guideline.- Appendix 3: Written request for personal interview.- Appendix 4: Interview protocols.- Appendix 5: 'Categories Matrix'.- References 289.