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Socialist Entrepreneurs

The founding fathers of European socialism are testimony that the principles of good management are universal, no matter what the ideology.

Content: Article | Author: Morgen Witzel | Source: European Business Forum (EBF) | Subjects: History, International – Europe

Differences Between European and American IPO Markets

What a treat! European Financial Management has a cool paper by Jay Ritter discussing the differences between the US and European IPO markets. For instance: did you know that in Germany there is a “when issued market” that allows trading in the shares prior to issuance. For what it is worth, this is sort of like how the opening lines are set … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Author: Jay R. Ritter | Source: European Financial Management | Subjects: Finance, International – Europe

Corporate Responsibility Revisited

In the third issue of EBF (autumn 2000) the question was posed: Will the internet encourage more responsible business? The debate provoked interest not just because of the ‘new’ economy angle but because Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) slowly seems to be moving from the periphery of corporate strategy into mainstream European thinking. Here EBF publishes more contributions to that debate. Valérie Swaen and Isabelle Maignan … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: European Business Forum (EBF) | Subjects: International – Europe, Social Responsibility (ESG)

Steer clear of B-school ‘spin’

Business schools in Europe appear to be focusing more on managing their reputation and identity than on disputing the rankings. This is a wise strategy.

Content: Article | Author: Ilja van Roon | Source: European Business Forum (EBF) | Subjects: International – Europe, MBA Related

European Airline Industry: Ryanair in 2003

This case takes the reader through a step-by-step evaluation of Ryanair in a highly competitive, high-pressure industry and examines future strategy options for the company and its competitors. How big can Ryanair become with its current strategy, and what strategy will they need to go beyond that? What is the growth potential in its niche and beyond? Is it now time to think about ‘the … [ Read more ]

Content: Case Study | Authors: Alessandro Buccella, Herman Fung, Javier Gimeno, Karel Cool | Source: INSEAD | Subjects: Industry Specific, International – Europe | Industry: Airlines | Company: Ryanair

Does the ‘European’ management model really have a future?

For the more chauvinistic European executive the very question could be impertinent. For the unthinking global imperialist it can be equally dismissed. As far as most of us are concerned this question presents an important challenge at the end of a decade which has seen growing support for the gospel of shareholder value, ever closer European integration, and the rise and rise of an Internet … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Source: European Business Forum (EBF) | Subject: International – Europe

A wholesale shift in European groceries

European grocers could satisfy their appetite for growth-if they knew where to look.

Content: Case Study | Authors: Dieter Messner, Javier Castrillo, Jose Manuel Martinez | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Industry Specific, International – Europe | Industry: Food Products/Service

And the New Economy Winner Is…Europe

The European Union is emerging as a formidable competitor among world economies, thanks to an aptitude for cross-border management and an ease with cultural diversity.

Content: Article | Author: Stuart Crainer | Source: strategy+business | Subject: International – Europe

Climate change for Europe’s utilities

Power producers should pay close attention to a European Commission proposal to curb greenhouse gas emissions. It could have paradoxical effects.

Content: Case Study | Authors: Enrique de Leyva, Per A. Lekander | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Industry Specific, International – Europe | Industry: Utilities

The Cluster Effect: Can Europe Clone Silicon Valley?

Silicon Valley still dominates the technology map, but European high-tech clusters are closing in.

Editor’s Note: aside from the main topic, this article offers a decent overview of the concept of technology clusters.

Content: Article | Author: Des Dearlove | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: Economics, International – Europe

Rediscovering Europe’s Entrepreneurial Spirit

In today’s challenging economic environment, the entrepreneurial skills of Europeans have never been more important. A new study on entrepreneurship identifies significant barriers that must be overcome if the entrepreneurial culture in Europe as a whole is to be strengthened.

Content: Article | Author: Philip Cullum | Source: Accenture | Subjects: Entrepreneurship, International – Europe