.... Design/methodology/approach The research method utilised in the study were in‐depth interview with appropriate government authorities, fruit traders, importers and retailers in Malaysia and Japan. Findings The findings suggest that to succeed in this challenging and competitive yet lucrative market...

... are undeniably the chief variables of company and management effectiveness: leadership, business models, and people, i.e. the “golden triangle” of continuous performance improvement. CPI at world‐class levels will only occur if all of these levers are focused upon on an ongoing basis. Research limitations...

... to managing business complexity costs: simplification and reconfiguration. Research limitations/implications The study is embedded in qualitative research. Practical implications Coping with complexity requires continuous efforts to identify and eliminate complications that add no value. Management...

... security and the work of organized criminal syndicates. The topics covered will be relevant to both academic researchers and practising managers. Design/methodology/approach The work is based on a review of a wide literature and various established and futuristic concerns have been highlighted...