A Blockbuster or Straight to DVD? Gauging Opinion before Going Public
Firms have been exploiting the internet as a source for consumer feedback for a considerable time, especially within industries such as high-tech and telecommunications where products requiring testing before release....
Read moreR&D Coopetition between rival firms
In the current climate of rapid technological advances and global competition, where not all firms possess the required in-house R&D...
Read moreThe defined pension fund quandary – securing the future in unsecure times
Deciding when and how much to pay in is important whatever the choice they make. However, until now research has...
Read moreIT outsourcing – walking a financial and relational tightrope
Regardless of the type of service being purchased, outsourcing by definition represents a certain loss of control by the client,...
Read moreYou Gotta Have Faith – the impact of trust on multi-unit franchises
Franchises come in several shapes and sizes but the basic business interest remains much the same – the opportunity to...
Read moreAccounting for Change – the impact of currency fluctuations and discount policies on global supplier management
This may have a knock-on effect on order volume, and therefore transportation and inventory costs. Discount policies can also vary...
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