Purpose – To study the reasons why iconic companies suffer failure. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the findings in context. Findings – Betsy Morris chronicles the downward slide of...

Purpose – Arising from an engrossing and incisive panel discussion at the IV Congress of ISBEE, this paper aims to add the Asian perspective to the debate on ethics of corporate governance. Design/methodology/approach – Personal insights and experience in the course of promoting corporate...

Deutsche Bank (DB) is using project‐orientated learning, new technology and academic input as part of a radical transformation of its HR function. In 1999, after acquiring Bankers Trust, DB had more than 90,000 employees at five globally‐operating business divisions and a corporate center,...

Despite considerable effort and significant improvements over the past decade, the productivity and competitiveness of UK industry are under even more pressure. Whilst UK industry has become much more dynamic, it still fails to match the competitiveness of its main overseas competition. For...

The importance of supply chain management (SCM) has grown steadily, as managers recognize the strategic potential that it can offer. Far more than just “logistics”, SCM encompasses every effort and interaction that goes into planning, sourcing, making, and delivering a final product. As a...

You’re on your way home and have been in Marks & Spencer’s for a pair of socks and a bottle of wine. On your way to the car, your Motorola phone rings and you’re asked to visit a supermarket for a pair of Levi’s and some groceries. “Get some Guinness, too, and a couple of Kit Kats,”...

Purpose – Seeks to report and analyze the impacts of the Asian tsunami on China's outbound tourism. Design/methodology/approach – Uses industry data to assess the impact of tourism from China to the affected region. Findings – The tsunami has caused a redistribution of outbound tourists...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the historical evidence of accounting practices in the ancient Asia. Design/methodology/approach – The work is a philosophical poem. Findings – Accounting and auditing had been used in Asia, especially in ancient Ceylon and India...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share the perspective of CEO and Vice Chairman of Hexaware Technologies, P.R. Chandrasekar, while exploring the question, “Does South Asia matter?” Design/methodology/approach – The paper followed an interview format and utilized P.R....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share a personal perspective on the 2011 Academy of Management meeting held in San Antonio, Texas. It explores the author's experience of the conference theme of “West meets East: Enlightening, Balancing and Transcending” as well as providing a...