While the concept of diagnostic vs. interactive use of control systems originating from Simons' "Levers of control" (1995) has gained steady attention from management accounting researchers, his propositions introduced in "Levers of organization design" (2005) have not been examined neutrally as...

Presenting a vision of the luxury sector and its management, this edited book describes “the new luxury” through a comprehensive view of the value chain, from concept to market. The authors argue that the main characteristics of “luxury” are linked to specific resources and competencies...

"Chanel suits, Louis Vuitton bags and Omega watches are now objects that embody a globalized material culture. Over the past 30 years, the luxury goods industry has undergone a tremendous expansion around the world. However, it remains largely dominated by European companies, ranging from...