Led by German-born Carl Laemmle, Universal Pictures devoted itself to winning over the German market in the interwar period. Yet the German market proved difficult to crack, owing to political risk and cultural distance. We argue that cultural differences kept most American films from becoming...

Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures and Tables -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- I. Thyssen & Co., 1871-1914 -- 1 August Thyssen, Victorian Entrepreneur -- 2 If I Rest, I Rust -- 3 Creating Management -- 4 Accounting for Control -- 5 Sustaining Innovation -- II. The Thyssen-Konzern,...

German Mittelstand Champions have a distinct management model that dovetails strategy, leadership and governance principles, with core processes in a unique blend, creating a finely tuned whole. We argue: the worldwide success of German Mittelstand companies is not only a result of outstanding...