Much of the attention paid to Hewlett‐Packard has come, of late, as a result of the $19 billion acquisition of Compaq Computer, a remarkable feat that has fuelled the enthusiasm of Carly Fiorina to set her sights on the mighty IBM. Quentin Hardy says: “Companies that can’t create new...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

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/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...

There’s something quite noble in the raison d’etre of an organization which says it “dedicates itself to humanity’s quest for longer, happier, healthier lives” – as Pfizer, the world’s biggest pharmaceutical company, proudly proclaims it does.

Outsourcing of information technology (IT) and financial services has changed enormously over the past decade. To date, India has been the principal winner in this offshore techno‐shift. Buoyed by the rise of data networks and satellite communications, the country has witnessed a boom in...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to discuss the lack of harmonization between US rules‐based and European principles‐based approaches to accountancy standards. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is an interview with Zahirul Hoque. Findings – Zahirul Hoque has written widely on...

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/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer, who adds their own impartial comments...

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/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...