Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – Scans the top 400 management publications in the world to identify the most topical issues and latest...

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 and places...

Rapid prototyping (RP) technology has undoubtedly had a major impact on the manufacturing industry in the UK and throughout the world. There are now nearly 6,800 machines, worldwide, and in the year 2000 these produced a staggering three million models and prototype parts. This is a huge number...

Constant advertising and product diversification seem to have done little to change public perception that banks are all alike. Customer’s behavior is often contradictory. The rise of Internet banking has been accompanied by protests at branch closures but research shows that most people visit...

Maintaining a constant focus on business priorities is a key factor for management success today. With increasing competition in every business space, any distraction from core business propositions can initiate a slide in market share and profitability. In addition, at a time when challenging...