The concept of a barrier to entry has been discussed least since Bain [1956] with important contributions by Spence [1977], Dixit [1980] and Milgrom-Roberts [1982]. The more recent discussion is synthesized in the contributions to a dedicated session at the 2004 AEA meeting. Yet, a 'barrier to...

Knowledge is increasingly recognized as one of the most critical resources in the modern workplace, because the way knowledge is learned, shared and used determines organizational innovation and effectiveness. In my dissertation, I build on construal level theory to explore the relationship...

The implementation of ethical policies in multinational corporations can lead to a great deal of tension between the centre, the headquarters, and the periphery, subsidiaries. But the efficiency of the ethical policy depends on the consistency of its worldwide implementation. To prevent...

« Le budget est le fléau des directions générales américaines. Il n'aurait jamais du exister. Faire un budget est un exercice de minimisation car tout le monde est occupé à négocier les chiffres les plus faibles possible » . Le propos est clair et sans appel. Il émane de Jack Welsh, un...