In recent decades, the world has witnessed the emergence of a global knowledge economy in which functional regions increasingly play a role as independent and dynamic market places. These are integrated with other functional regions by means of flows of information, knowledge, and commodities....

The end of management? -- The ultimate advantage -- An agenda for management innovation -- Creating a community of purpose : Whole Foods market -- Building an innovation democracy : W.L. Gore -- Aiming for an evolutionary advantage : Google -- Escaping the shackles -- Embracing new principles --...