Purpose – The purpose of this case study is to look at how supporting teams to dig into the details of specific work improvement projects not only achieves business results, but also provides a strong foundation for good human resource (HR) practices, such as performance management and...

Purpose – Corporations need a structure for thinking through the development of a new energy/environment strategy and the business implications of different strategy alternatives. This paper aims to investigate how to develop a customized corporate energy strategy. Design/methodology/approach...

Purpose – This interview aims to discuss Ciso's approach to innovation with Inder Sidhu, Senior Vice President Strategy and Planning for Worldwide Operations and a member of the company's Operating Committee. His new book about managing seemingly contradictory alternatives is Doing Both: How...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present an alternative leadership model to the prevailing shareholder‐first approach that research, management experts and practice indicate can lead to higher performance and resilience of a firm. Design/methodology/approach – This conceptual...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present an interview with Professor Michael Beer of Harvard Business School, whose recent book is Higher Ambition: How Great Leaders Create Economic and Social Value , to learn what methods these leaders use. Design/methodology/approach – The paper...

The primary force that is shaping the global environment is the spread of American‐style capitalism. The collapse of communism as a viable economic system left in its wake the triumph of capitalism. American‐style capitalism offers two key benefits: accountability and transparency. Where...

Purpose – This work draws on important issues that are related to all socio‐economic agents. We refer to Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Socially Responsible Investments (SRIs), arguing on the clear benefits they provide to companies and financial institutions. The...

Purpose – This paper aims to review some trends in global corporate citizenship branding stories and consumer values. The focus is on the triple bottom line and teamwork in organisations. Design/methodology/approach – Some implications for the individual employee's occupational citizenship...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the situation in Spain after the Kyoto Protocol with respect to greenhouse gas emissions and the national allocation plan published in 2005, which assigns CO 2 tonnes to approximately 1,920 Spanish firms for the 2005‐2007 period....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to attempt to highlight the importance of Gandhi's philosophy for creating socially responsible systems for holistic development. Design/methodology/approach – It is a qualitative analysis of Gandhi's writings and interpretation of his ideas for the...