You need javascript enabled to view this presentation. 2 : Theories of the Firm - Industrial economics: the theories of the firm - 1. Definition of a company, objectives and types - A firm is made of a network - Definitions - The problems - Objectives - This organisation is a centre of autonomous decision - Types of companies: economic criteria - Companies could also be distinguished by... - The criteria of the property of the capital - The group - The furthest limit - 2. The organisation of companies - Specialisation vs. diversification - Downsizing and reorientation - Alliances, mergers and acquisitions - The good questions - 3. Property and company control - Property and company control