Enterprising thinking: US vs UK
At a time when major global markets are shifting, Exec looks at how each Western business approach is adapting with it
CSR:The Halo Factor
Can corporate social responsibility programs really benefit both businesses and society as a whole?
Diversification success stories
Having fingers in many pies is one way of pushing forward your business. Here diversification expert David Stern gives his verdict on how spreading out has meant moving forward for six major firms
Is the world getting flatter?
Convergence suggests that ‘one way fits all’ when it comes to managing HR policy. Does that mean multinational companies are at risk of losing national cultural values when managing their businesses?
What characterizes a 21st Century leader?
As the conventional parameters of leadership evolve, Exec examines the likely makeup of tomorrow’s leaders.
What went wrong at Mattel?
Mattel’s China made toys contained high lead levels, and small magnets posed a choking hazard to children – we look at Mattel’s worst ever summer.
The pressures of a Finance Director
Which is the toughest role on the Board? Of course you think it’s yours, but let’s ask whether the FD isn’t in a uniquely difficult place when there’s a conflict of interest
Change management: No time like the right time
Change is inevitable. So how can we better fit people and organizations for change? ExecUS presents some simple tools for understanding
The beef with interstate meat sales
Small processors fear new legislation would impose unnecessary federal inspections on small regional players.