Informal business networks of Russian service industry: key aspects of content
The article gives an overview of topical issues, concerning the content, features and types of informal business networks in the service industry. The essence of informal business networks is analysed in the context of the theoretical and methodological approach to the more general concept of the informal economy, which has been in considerable demand in research recently. The concept of informal business networks is introduced, their characteristics are examined, and new types are identified. The paper gives an overview of the criteria for selecting appropriate actions by economic entities when creating informal business networks in the service industry or when joining them. The research findings might be helpful to management and economics experts dealing with the problems of increasing the efficiency in modern conditions and while researching theoretical and practical problems of management.