Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an interview with Cary L. Cooper, Distinguished Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University Design/methodology/approach – Interview. Findings – In this wide‐ranging interview, Professor Cooper discusses...

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in...

Throughout the turbulent recent history of UK carmaker Rover, culminating in parent BMW’s sale of the company for £10 to the Phoenix consortium in May 2000, internal communications with the workforce were never far from the top of the agenda.

Team‐working is now regarded as essential to operational efficiency. Teams enable fast responses to internal and external change and provide individuals with an environment for effective contribution. However, while there is a large body of research into how teams form and function, less...

A team made up of employees from different sections of an organization can be a great recipe for success, but its full potential can only be achieved through skilled leaders creating an atmosphere of mutual trust. Mixed teams face various challenges, including differences in personality,...

Sweden, in common with all western nations, has paid considerable attention to the issue of selecting and developing its military leaders. Last year, the Swedish armed forces decided to introduce a new system of evaluation because it felt that there were weaknesses and limitations in previous...

Mergers and acquisitions are notoriously risky, especially when they involve organizations in different countries. Mercer Human Resource Consulting believes that up to 70 percent of mergers and acquisitions fail to deliver their intended benefits. Other research has shown that perhaps less than...