Corporate History 11

What went wrong with American business at the end of the 20th century? Until the spring of 2001, Enron epitomized the triumph of the New Economy. Feared by rivals, worshipped by investors, Enron see……続きを見る

The Coke Machine takes readers deep inside the Coca-Cola Company and its international franchisees to reveal how they became the number one brand in the world, and just how far they'll go to stay th……続きを見る

»Ich war berauscht von dem Gefühl, meinen großen Traum zu verwirklichen.« Kaffee in Pappbechern war in Deutschland alles andere als populär, als Vanessa Kullmann 1998 ihren ersten kleinen Coffee-Sho……続きを見る

“Commodity players are a shrewd and indomitable lot. And the contracts they trade are still so loosely regulated that the correct combination of money and skill creates irresistible opportunity. Tha……続きを見る

The financial crisis of 2008 brought new urgency to the question how best to organise national economies. This volume gives a business history perspective on the Varieties of Capitalism debate and c……続きを見る

Learn how IBM has overcome its toughest challengesーand how you can replicate iconic company's success Over the past 100 years, the IBM Corporation has survived several recessions and innumerable tw……続きを見る

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER! “Like any business, a hospital must be true to its core values in order to succeed. ‘Trickle-down values’ start at the top with the best lea……続きを見る

In Old Regime France credit was both a central part of economic exchange and a crucial concept for explaining dynamics of influence and power in all spheres of life. Contemporaries used the term cre……続きを見る

Critics warn that corporate leaders have too much influence over American politics. Mark Mizruchi worries they exert too little. American CEOs have abdicated their civic responsibilities in helping ……続きを見る

“A timely, topical, readable, and thought-provoking look at the history and legacy of double-entry bookkeeping.”ーElif Batuman, author of The Possessed Filled with colorful characters and history, D……続きを見る

This unique book written by four world leaders in reputation research, presents the latest cutting-edge thinking on organizational improvement. It covers media management, crisis management, the use……続きを見る

From Wonder Bowls to Ice-Tup molds to Party Susans, Tupperware has become an icon of suburban living. Tracing the fortunes of Earl Tupper's polyethylene containers from early design to global distri……続きを見る

Virtually every decision to produce, buy or sell is influenced by quality, yet until this book was first published in 1992, there had been very little attempt to produce a comprehensive and practica……続きを見る

In a world of changing lifestyles brought about by new services, technology and e-commerce, this book enters the arena of contemporary research with particular topicality. Integrating both theory an……続きを見る

In globalising economies, particularly those going through a process of economic integration such as those economies within the EU, regions forge an increasing number of linkages with other location……続きを見る

The biography of one of Australia's most fascinating and enigmatic business leaders, John Borghetti From mail boy to CEO - the trajectory of John Borghetti's career seemed set for a corporate fairy-……続きを見る

Begin the journey to discover how Montana came to be the great state that it is today! By 1900 Montana was home to 243,329 people. The state had produced 61% of the country's copper just the year be……続きを見る

Montana's history is rich, colorful, and full of excitement in this fully-illustrated third volume of the state's history. Montana Territory had 20,595 people in 1870 and the vast majority were Indi……続きを見る

Clayton Wheat WilliamsーWest Texas oilman, rancher, civic leader, veteran of the Great War, and avocational historianーwas a risk taker, who both reflected and molded the history of his region. His ……続きを見る

La Terre est la source ou la matiere d’où l’on tire la Richesse ; le travail de l’Homme est la forme qui la produit : & la Richesse en elle-même, n’est autre chose que la nourriture, les commodités ……続きを見る

SRA International grew from one person in his home basement to more than 7,000 people and nearly $2 billion in revenue in thirty years. The firm was profitable, revenue increased every year, and it ……続きを見る

When it was published in 1982, Business Week called it a book "packed with insights that might otherwise remain hidden for years." The New York Times Book Review called it: "A thoroughly readable bo……続きを見る

Revealed! The secret behind Warren Buffett’s 20% return rate over 60 YEARS The Warren Buffett Philosophy of Investment revealsーfor the first timeーhow the world’s #1 investor combines his trademark……続きを見る

Americans have always loved risktakers. Like the Icarus of ancient Greek lore, however, even the most talented entrepreneurs can overstep their bounds. All too often, the very qualities that make Ic……続きを見る

Famous Brands Ltd, as it is known today, started as a single Steers restaurant in the early 1960s, and now comprises more than 2100 restaurants across a portfolio of 20 brands, as well as extremely ……続きを見る

Fischer Black was a remarkable social scientist, one whose contributions range from the lofty perch of highbrow theory to the trenches of practical application. The papers represented in this work s……続きを見る

Why has Chrysler been twice as profitable as GM and Ford during the 1990s even though it is a much smaller company with plants that are less efficient than Ford's? Why does Toyota continue to have s……続きを見る

The geography of American retail has changed dramatically since the first luxurious department stores sprang up in nineteenth-century cities. Introducing light, color, and music to dry-goods emporia……続きを見る

A comprehensive history of roads and road-building in Ontario. In this beautifully illustrated book, virtually every facet of the road building industry in Ontario is discussed, from labour relation……続きを見る

The field of management and organizational history has reached a level of maturity that means an overview is long overdue. Written by a team of globally renowned scholars, this comprehensive compani……続きを見る