society, which has so far practically made China tread a path different from that in western society. Research limitations … the era of Reforms and openness, a picture portraying the traits of Chinese rural society is provided. The author delves … deep into the foundations of econometric as well as western society to draw comparisons between Occidental and oriental …

Briefly provides a personal view of the necessity of cross‐cultural management, the main reasons being: access to newly … freed communist countries; little empirical information to compare global management; the need to develop and test diverse … theories; and the need to change which research methods are acceptable to fit differing cultures.  …

Investigates the effects on the family and society when an American business owner hides his wealth from creditors and … tax, disappeared, and left his wife left liable for debts. Discusses the ethics of responsibility as they apply to this …

the papers for the special issue of the Journal of Management Development . Design/methodology/approach – The paper … provides a conceptual review of issues attached to research in the field of responsible leadership psychology. Findings …; therefore, all should care about their “inner life” and reflect on the interrelationships between their ethical responsibility …

further into key elements of the theme of social responsibility. Design/methodology/approach – A review of themes previously … encountered in a diverse literature. Findings – It is argued that many powerful forces within capitalist‐consumer society militate … against social responsibility. In view of looming global justice and sustainability problems the lack of social responsibility …

This paper outlines an agenda for conducting rigorous research into the flexibility of manufacturing processes. Its … also a discussion of relevant research problems that can be addressed once valid and reliable operationalisations exist.  …