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List of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part I.Theory and Concepts: 1. A spectrum of transactional patterns: from ACR toOCR; 2. Trust and organisational efficiency; Part II. Case Studies andSurvey: 3. Setting the scene; 4. JJ Electric, GB Electronics and TCP (UK); 5.The analysis of supplier companies; Part III. Explanations of Variations: 6.Economic and technological factors; 7. The legal framework; 8. Banks andfinancial links; 9. Employment system links; 10. Entrepreneurship, and thedynamics of small firm creation; Part IV. Outcomes and Implications: 11. HowACR-P OCR patterns relate to competitiveness; 12. Conclusions; Appendix;Notes; Bibliography.