Tax evasion, bribery, mismanagement and corruption are just a few of the unsavoury details that plagued the final years of a British institution. Rita Lobo investigates what went wrong for MG Rover, ...

Psychologist Frederick Herzberg developed his motivation-hygiene theory, also commonly referred to as the Two Factor Theory, in 1959, by interviewing a large number of engineers and accountants in the ...

CEOs and MDs worldwide are increasingly recognising the link between certified management systems in the success and survival of organisations. This senior engagement is not only unlocking the ...

Though the budget carrier revolution changed the face of travel, Ryanair’s dire reputation has shown that relying on low cost as the sole business and marketing model is no longer enough. Now the ...

Paul Polman took the reins at Unilever during one of the most precarious periods in the company’s 150-year history. It was during the aftermath of the financial crisis that the Dutch businessman ...

Revolutionary human resource management has once again seen Google named the world’s best employer. How, asks Elizabeth Matsangou, is the tech powerhouse so good at recruiting talent and nurturing ...

Personality tests have become a staple in the corporate hiring process. Do these tests provide helpful indicators, asks Courtney Goldsmith, or should businesses base tough decisions on more ...

Change may be difficult, but inertia can prove truly damaging, particularly from a business point of view. In the corporate world, standing still is the same as going backwards. However, once a market ...

After much posturing, Starbucks has finally settled on how it plans to open up its first Italian location, in Milan - the home of espresso Starbucks will be hoping that starting with the premium ...

With organisations to run and big orders to fill, it’s easy to see how some CEOs inadvertently sacrifice quality for quantity. By integrating a system of total quality management it’s possible to have ...

Many of the impacts of a recession are obvious: profits drop, jobs are slashed and numerous businesses shut their doors for good. But economic downturns have also shaped the world of interior design ...

The Vatican’s ultra-secretive culture and dubious financial dealings have frequently mired it in scandal. We chart the most memorable The Vatican’s finances have long been shrouded in mystery, but its ...