Presents the results of a survey on international organizational change at Ashridge′s recent “2001: A Research Odyssey” Conference.

Explains how growth in banks is constrained by equity growth and regulations on leverage; and expresses the sustainable growth rate (SCR: i.e. maximum increase in total assets which can be supported by internally generated equity capital) mathematically. Applies the model to the National Bank of...

Examines the array of areas within society that are having an impact and are likely to be affected by transition to a new, green world. Focuses on a research project currently under way in the cosmetics and toiletries industry, examining the impact of environmentalism on this industry; discusses...

Consumers of the 1990s are claimed to be caring, environmentally and socially aware and are demanding a say in the production, processing and resourcing of the products they regularly purchase. Hypothesizes that the environmentally‐aware consumer has become ethically aware and is joined by...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the mediating factors affecting the relationship between environmental concerns and sustainable behaviors. Design/methodology/approach – The authors survey 467 respondents and use a structural equation modeling approach to assess...

Purpose – There are different views on how to gain a sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) for firms. This topic has become an important research area in strategic management. The purpose of this paper is to provide an approach for Chinese firms to use as a springboard to identify sources of...