... governance structure and transparency in the East Asian firms. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents theoretical underpinnings of the literature on corporate governance, corporate strategy and international business. This paper argues that one of the common factors that determine...

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.... and Wiedersheim‐Paul , F. (Eds), Recent Research on the Internationalization of Business , Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the European International Business Association, University of Uppsala, Uppsala, 14‐17 December, pp. 134 ‐ 47 . Williamson , O.E. (1981), “ The modern cooperation...

...Bert van de Ven This article discusses the appeal of human rights as a normative basis for stakeholder claims in the context of international business. This appeal to human rights has proven to be an effective way to legitimize (in the sociological sense) the claims of stakeholders due...

... a visible difference if the concept is fully integrated into corporate principles and practices, and if progress is monitored over time. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Corporate responsibility Globalization International business In response to increased importance of CSR and pressures...

...Peter Lorange This article is based on the author’s experience as head of a leading international business school, with strong embedded values in providing the highest level of quality business education within a global perspective. The scope of the article is one of focusing on a global business...

... their institutional governance responsibilities with the mindset required for global governance responsibilities. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Governance International business Management This paper originated in an initiative designed to strengthen the governance of one inter‐governmental...