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GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS
Business, Inequality and Politics: Flattening of Gaps?
-- Guillermo D'Andrea
The so called `flatness' of the world shows that in spite of the progress of
globalization, several gaps still need to be addressed, particularly in emerging markets. This opens
an incredible opportunity for companies to cater to the needs of the global
emerging consumers, as they increasingly rise out of poverty. But to focus on this, companies need
to rethink not only their business models, but also the impact their actions have in
emerging societies which often lack strong regulatory systems.
© 2009 Guillermo D'Andrea. All Rights Reserved.
GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS
The Impact of Government on Business: The Example of the Turnaround of the Economy of Ireland
-- Stephanie Jones and Paddy Duffy
The economy of Ireland has under-gone a dramatic transformation over the last 30 years. In
the 1990s, this small European republic became a shining example of economic turnaround,
predom-inantly supported by government initia-tives in the areas of foreign direct investment,
low corporate taxation, free education, and the building of strong links between academe and
indus-try. The government proactively helped attract new business from outside,
especi-ally facilitated by the English-speaking skills of the population and their location as a gateway to
Europe.
GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS
The Ideal Role of Government in Healthcare: Visibly Invisible
-- David Jack Cherrington
The ideal role of government regar-ding healthcare is one that minimizes its intrusion into
the industry, maximizes the accessibility of healthcare to every-one, and prevents fraud
and deception. This is best accompli-shed by having all malpractice cases decided by
state-run expert panels, encouraging individual health savings accounts,
requiring catastrophic insurance coverage, taxing employer-provided benefits, standardizing the format
for electronic health records, and funding basic research. Healthcare is not a right, and
more insurance is not the answer.
GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS
The Japan Model: Applied Elsewhere?
-- Dr. Jay Rajasekera
Japan is the first non-Western country to achieve industrialization. What helped Japan
to move fast and become the second largest economy of the world, was the `Japan
Model' which was unique, at that time. Indeed, several Asian countries had successfully
adopted Japan model. Even the fast-paced economic development in China has some elements
of Japan Model in it. Has this model run out of its lifespan or does it still have some life?
© 2009 Dr. Jay Rajasekera. All Rights Reserved.
GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS
Strategy When Government Matters: How to Implement Non-market Strategies
-- Dr. Pedro Parada
Non-market strategies matter and are highly relevant in the context of internationalization
and globalization. They incorporate multiple stakeholders in strategic thinking. There are several
areas where companies may engage stakeholders in carrying out non-market strategies. While the
value of non-market strategies should not be overestimated, it would be unwise to overlook them.
How can firms manage their relationships with relevant stakeholders from a strategic perspective?
This article presents the mechanisms that companies may resort to in implementing
non-market strategies.
© 2009 Pedro Parada. All Rights Reserved.
GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS
Affirmative Action by the Corporate Sector: Partnering the Government towards Social Equality
-- Dr. Abhishek Nirjar and Dr. Raj Kumar
A dialogue is on to consider whether the reservation for jobs in the private sector
be introduced for the disadvantaged sections of the society. The government desires to come
up with legislation to this effect. This article provides a way out of this situation for
the companies by urging them to engage in affirmative action as a component of being
socially responsible
© 2009 Abhishek Nirjar, Raj Kumar. All Rights Reserved.
GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS
Public value Innovation: Supporting Government Business Civil Society Collaboration
-- Dr. S Raghunath and Usha Raghunath
Social and economic development is about responding to critical social problems and
acting in the social interest such that those stakeholders in society who have least access
to resources due to various factors are enabled and empowered to access the resources
needed for their social and economic growth in an environment of good governance.
© 2009 S Raghunath, Usha Raghunath. All Rights Reserved.
GOVERNMENT & BUSINESS
The Global Economic Crisis: Government Policies in China and
its Commercial Impact
-- Zhang Jin, Dr. Irene Hon-fun Poon,
Professor Wu Feng Yu, Moshe Banai and Wes Harry
This article examines the interlinks between Chinese government policies and
business activities. The connections between demographic policies in China, internal
migration, contracts for payment of goods and international trade are discussed in the context of
the economic crisis which started in 2007. The likely future for banking, trade, employment
and government policies are discussed. The consequences of these issues will have a
serious impact throughout Asia and beyond.
© 2009 Zhang Jin, Irene Hon-fun Poon, Wu Feng Yu, Moshe Banai, Wes Harry. All Rights Reserved.
PERSPECTIVE
Audacity to Create a Social Stock Exchange: Impact Investing
-- Prof. Durreen Shahnaz
© 2009Durreen Shahnaz. All Rights Reserved.
PERSPECTIVE
The Moral of the Moment: Big Government...The Wiping Boy for What Ails Us
-- Rob Jolles
© 2009 Rob Jolles. All Rights Reserved.
INTERVIEW
It was clear to me that in many companies both in the US and in India, the top line was a
VANITY, the middle line was a CALAMITY and therefore the bottom line has no SANITY. It is clear that
the only REALITY is cash flow.
-- Dr. Bala V Balachandran
INTERVIEW
That is because financial flows dominate exchange rate markets in the short run.
-- Dr. Alan R Beckenstein
LEADERSHIP
Organizational Loyalty: How Leaders are to Nurture it
-- GRK Murty
Loyalty, as a tool to build everlasting relationships, is as old as Ramayana. But
its accomplishment in today's globalized businesses has become a daunting task for
leaders. Nevertheless, there are ways to build it.
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