Decolonization in parts of the Third World and particularly Africa has resulted in the emergence of numerous “quasi-states,” which are independent largely by international courtesy. They exist by virtue of an external right of self-determination— negative sovereignty—without yet...

Rapid demographic, societal, economic, and technological changes have become such significant forces in all businessesboth large and smallthat executives are becoming acutely aware of how much reliance is placed on human capitalemployeesto achieve results. Already at a marketing disadvantage in...