A discussion of the political and economic status of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in the light of the exodus of young and skilled people from the country in autumn 1989. National identity, possible reunification with West Germany, the present economic climate and the opportunities for...

Suggests that the process of transition and the hardening of the budget constraint in the former centrally‐planned economies of Eastern Europe recreates the link between an effective exchange process and business performance. Points out that this in itself creates the potential for marketing...

Analyses the role of the Treuhand in promoting inward foreign direct investment, labour productivity and employment in the former East Germany. Argues that the Treuhand should concern itself not only with privatization but also with restructuring of the firms on its books. In the absence of...

Proposes to discuss some of the social and cultural consequences of the Structural Adjustment Programme in Argentina in 1990. The general assumption is that changes in economic policies provoke cultural changes which will on the other hand affect the possibilities of economic development. The...

Seeks to identify and compare the production planning and control practices in the small machine tool and non‐fashion textile industries in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The survey results provide valuable background information for researchers and practitioners who are seeking...

The rising conflict in the global village indicates that second‐wave ideologies which promote competition, greed and self‐interest must be replaced with a third‐wave doctrine that encourages co‐operation, altruism and service to others. It appears that a paradigm shift has already taken...

Concentrates on the best known and most model of shareholder values — developed by Stern Stewart, financial advisers — that has aroused, in equal measures, criticism and enthusiasm. Defines market value added (MVA) as equitable with shareholder wealth and answers the question ‘ How can the...

Looks at the current state of e‐business in Ireland and the UK and shows results of research among senior executives and IT professionals, all sectors of business and commercial/public organizations. Includes 2 Figures of development stages and functional ownership to aid in explanation....

Since the late 1970s there have been a number of articles devoted to re‐evaluating the issues and arguments involved in the debate concerning comparative economic systems. The present state of this continuing debate is evaluated with regard to modern theories of planning, bureaucracy,...

Looks at the relevance to economic systems of force field equilibrium metaphors. Points out that the force field view of physical reality developed in nineteenth century physics does not necessarily involve homeostasis and reversible time paths. Illustrates the properties of force fields with...