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The Modern Industrial Revolution, Exit, and the Failure of Internal Control Systems
by Michael C. Jensen → more
How Japan Conducts Business as War / by Mark B. Fuller → more
British Privatization / by Lord John Moore
In the U.K., newly private companies have justified our beliefs with better performance in every area: profits, productivity, labor relations and customer service. → more
Changing Corporate Japan / by Yoshihisa Murasawa
Japanese firms facing global competition have no choice but to adapt to global standards and practices. They must accept that the mission of the top management is to maximize profit and generate attractive shareholder returns-otherwise, foreign investors will pull out. → more
The Long Boom / by Peter Schwartz
Is it possible to imagine a global scenario for the next 25 years that is not only optimistic, but plausible? → more
China’s Futures / by Peter Schwartz
As it emerges from centuries of social, military, and political strife, China is poised to play a major role in global business. But what will that role be? → more
Putting India on the Map / by Manoj Badale
As India continues to grow in both scale and complexity, new and distinct regional economies will emerge across a broad range of industries. While a great deal of attention has focused on India's Silicon Valley in Bangalore, other important industry groupings also exist, like the base of auto-ancillary services in the Delhi region, the mining and minerals companies in Orissa, and the high-growth textiles industry in Gujarat. → more
The Monitor Group Study on Insurance I / by Ashish Karamchandani, Melissa Zervoudis → more
The Monitor Group Study on Insurance II / by Ashish Karamchandani, Melissa Zervoudis
A market in the midst of deregulation is often the cause of much excitement and anticipation for both the international and the domestic players. Suddenly, a large customer-base that was previously off limits becomes fair play in the game of competition. The Indian market is an especially attractive customer base in this regard as the population is large and in the middle class of 200-300 million is becoming sophisticated, demanding new and better products and services. In short, a deregulating market in India is ripe for the picking, and international and domestic competitors are ready for the harvest. → more
The Monitor Group Study on Insurance III / by Ashish Karamchandani, Melissa Zervoudis
The impending deregulation, current under-penetration, and the anticipated growth of the Indian insurance industry make it an attractive opportunity for prospective private entrants. The extent of this opportunity will likely be a function of several factors, not the least of which will be market entry timing. The timing of market entry can often lay the backdrop for a player's success, or lack thereof, in a new market. → more
Under the Hammer / by Bhaskar Chakravorti, Ashish Karamchandani
If the architects of e-commerce and the Internet's new dynamic markets keep principles in mind, the New Economy will be several times what is being anticipated. → more