T.I.P.S.
Eleven points, garnered from innovative organizations, to answer the tough but essential question, “What might help our organization be more innovative?”
1998 Volume 1 Issue 3
Retirement Call to Action
The responsibility for retirement planning now rests more squarely on the individual than at any other time in recent history.
The European Directive On Data Privacy
Should the EU conclude that America’s data protections are insufficient, there could be major repercussions for businesses on both sides.
Editor’s Note: Welcome to the GBR, Volume I, Issue 3
Every issue of the GBR is a themed issue: the theme being how can we help practicing managers in their work and life.
Debt Tied to Lower Firm Performance
The ratio of debt to equity financing was approximately two to one in 1982, but increased to five to one by 1993.
Conversation with Countrywide Credit Industries’ Angelo Mozilo
A discussion of the innovative approaches used to make Countrywide the largest independent mortgage banking company in the U.S.
Boosting Country Club Memberships With Innovative Marketing and Pricing Concepts
A case study involving a private country club charged with increasing memberships to cover the cost of opening a second 18-hole golf course.
1998 Volume 1 Issue 2
Management Skills for the 21st Century
A group exercise reveals that the effective 21st century manager is likely to be a transformational leader.
Middlaning
A few basic rules for becoming a “Middlaner,” one who is deliberately living a reasonable and appropriately balanced lifestyle.
Decision-Making in a Global Environment
An exploration of emerging challenges to current worldviews with suggestions as to how business practitioners can anticipate the future and plan accordingly.
Editor’s Note: Welcome to the GBR, Volume I, Issue 2
Several world events, including President Clinton’s recent trip to China, inspired the global focus of this issue of the Graziadio Business Review.
Conversation with Global Pacific Information Services’ Jeffrey Rigsby
Rigsby, President and CEO of Global Pacific Information Services, Inc., discusses breaking out of banking to start his own business.
Cultural Insights on Doing Business in China
The hidden obstacles of tradition, social structure, and thought patterns require extensive, time-consuming experience to overcome when doing business in China.
When Worlds Collide
A case study of Evergreen, one of the largest commercial printers in America, which unsuccessfully implemented an electronic forms division.
