"In Purpose, Nikos Mourkogiannis turns the entire idea of leadership on its head and shows that in business, the choice between values and success is no choice at all. He argues that a company must satisfy the need for Purpose - a set of values that defines it and inspires and motivates its...

The business gentleman -- The contest over professional identity -- Corporate liberalism in crisis -- Consensus pluralism and national culture -- Affirmative visions and adversary doubts -- Professional leadership and democratic participation -- Professionalizing pluralism

The paradox of internationalization -- Societal effects : from vacuum to tropical jungle -- Emergent national distinctiveness through international exposure -- The south Germanic bedrock under foreign incursions -- The governance of work systems -- Enterprise management and corporate governance...