Purpose – To provide a template for creating shareholder value through successful mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practices. Design/methodology/approach – Taking as an example the merger between Ameritrade Holding Corporation and Datek Online Holdings Corp. in 2002, this paper provides a...

Knowledge management (KM) is the systematic and organized attempt to use knowledge within an organization to improve performance. For many companies in a wide range of industries, this practice is becoming an accepted part of the business agenda. However, even for these companies, questions...

Purpose – To investigate why, despite a significant fall in price, robot sales in the UK in 2005 were static with very few sales to small companies. Design/methodology/approach – Based on the latest survey of robot sales in the UK produced by British Automation and Robot Association (BARA),...

Purpose – To present the findings from the BCG's Innovation 2006 Senior Executive Survey. Design – Reviews the results of the BCG's Innovation 2006 Senior Executive Survey. Findings – Innovation remains a top strategic focus for many companies; however 50% of companies questioned remain...

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 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...

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 article aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – The briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...