The paper deals with a modification of CAPM, which takes into account distinction between insiders as agents who actually determine the managerial decisions in the company, and outsiders, which are identifi ed as all other investors who do not have direct infl uence on managerial decisions. This...

The article deals with the main results of the entrepreneurial activity research in Russia conducted under the guidance of Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) project in 2006. The authors compare of entrepreneurial activity levels for early-state and established entrepreneurs in countries...

The case is dedicated to the analysis of the industrial company’s strategy in managing relationships, and, first of all, relationships with clients. The problem situation assumes taking a decision on future interaction with customers. Detailed analysis of the process of managing...

The article presents the findings of the pilot study of the organizational culture in 8 Russian companies. Research project involved mass interviewing of various staff categories in the organization (top management, linear management, employees) using the questionnaire OCAI developed by Cameron...

In this paper the transformation of the vertically integrated firm is analyzed on the example of the externalization process. This process allows building network structures by utilizing units placed outside the corporate boundaries, supporting, therefore, the firm’s functions. Derived...

This case presents the situation faced by one of the largest companies of timber industry in Europe and in Russia at the beginning of 2002 when the company had to select the most promising product by analyzing the markets attractiveness, level of competition, company's market position, product...

Article presents analytical study of performance measures used in the framework of Value-Based Management (VBM-measures). The author shows in which cases use of VBM-measures is justified, presents classification, ways of calculation, and comparative analysis of these measures. Main approaches of...

The article presents the main themes and findings of the national Report on Social Investments in Russia 2008. Based on the theoretical analysis of the leading Russian companies’ „best practices“ the article discovers the peculiarities of integrating CSR principles in their...

This article discusses marketing perspectives of inter-firm networks in Russia, based on the research of 56 Russian companies that represent various industries in the North-Western region. Characteristics of formation and trends for evolution of inter-firm networks in Russia are discussed. How...

This article discusses approaches to human resources management (HRM) within the frames of different theories of organizational change and presents results of empirical research on specifics of HRM during organizational change in Russian companies. The research revealed that Russian companies...