On the basis of the Eurobarometer survey data of 1982, 1984, 1986, and 1989, trends as well as levels of support for new social movements are analysed comparatively. The countries involved are France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain. The analysis is based on a concept of...

There is a big trade-off between equality and efficiency according to mainstream economists. From a socio-economic point of view, however, it depends upon circumstances and the precise definition of equality and efficiency. The paper shows that in special situations equality is even a...

Managers in a global business environment work with people who have different values, behavioral norms, and ways of perceiving reality. Team members bring their different national and professional backgrounds to the table, and suppliers and clients come from different corporate cultures...