For centuries, Turkey has been the nexus of trade and enterprise in Southeastern Europe. Located between the continents of Europe and Asia, Turkey remains the historical portal of the Eastern and Western worlds. Although rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit, the antiquated trade laws in Turkey...

The comparative potential impact of electric restructuring laws and attendant regulations on electric utilities and ultimately on their collective human resources in Ireland, Germany and in the Tennessee Valley, USA, is the focus of this research. It includes personal observations of utilities...

With major events including the European Economic Community, German unification and the fall of the former Soviet Union, there is an increased reality of a large united Europe. With these societal and political changes comes change in the role of women. As the number of women entering the labour...

Romania is making a strong comeback in the international business arena after 45 years of communism and freedom since the revolution of 1989. This article takes a strategic perspective of the opportunities available to US investors. The article begins with a review of the post‐communist...

Discusses the threats and opportunities presented to US manufacturers by the elimination of the trade restrictions for the European Community (EC), the unification of Germany, and the move towards capitalism in Russia. The biggest challenge will be to get involved in Europe′s industry early...

Reports a recent international study trip (a group of university professors and scholars) giving an opportunity to experience first‐hand the changes involved in unifying the two Germanies, and extending the realm of capitalism and a free‐market system to Russia and to witness examples of the...