...Charles G. Smith; Stephen M. Hills; Gail Arch The revolution in the world economy, especially in the countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, has accelerated academic and practitioner interest in the process of global change. Of special relevance to the topic are the disciplines...

... be possible that ATA and subsequently NATO may be able to build tomorrow's Europe more quickly, fairly and inclusively than the conflict-ridden European Union. © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Hungary Politics Eastern Europe 46th Assembly of the Atlantic Treaty Association in Budapest...

..., the paper examines the extent to which the moves into the former East Germany have been used as a springboard to expansion in the former socialist states of central and eastern Europe in a period that has seen substantial and significant consolidation among German retailers. The strategy of using...

... to improve customer service and client maintenance in the Region. They examine the influence of Russia, both in past and present, upon the nationals of Central and Eastern Europe, as well as current problems of corruption and other imperatives that affect business success with the very diverse, indigenous...

... and humanising its functions. © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> European Union Finland Eastern Europe Armed forces NATO John Erickson John Erickson is Honorary Fellow in Defence Studies and Professor Emeritus at the University of Edinburgh Keywords European Union, Finland...

... Foreign investment Eastern Europe Germany Relocation The dynamic growth of German outward direct foreign investment (DFI) and the modest inflows in the 1990s have led to the recent intensification of the debate regarding Germany’s attractiveness as production location (Standort Deutschland...

...Tibor Gönye Central Europe Eastern Europe History Professor Minton Goldman has produced a fascinating and full history of the former East European countries of Albania, Bulgaria, Czech and Slovak Republics, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Yugoslavia with its aftermath...

...Hayley Myers; Nicholas Alexander Considers the importance of Eastern European markets to Europe’s large food retailers. Describes and evaluates the international retail activity which has already taken place in Eastern Europe and the impact this is having on retail structures in Eastern Europe...

..., were based on the USSR supplying subsidized energy and raw materials in return for mainly non‐conventional gains from trade which were political and security‐related in nature[ 6 ]. Co‐operation Eastern Europe Economic conditions Economic integration Europe Free trade International trade...

... transition model for education and training which may serve as a paradigm for other Eastern European countries in transition. © MCB UP Limited 1994 East Germany Eastern Europe Economic integration Management Marketing Motivation Training Since the late 1980s, the socialist economies...

...Nigel M. Healey Concentrates attention on the implications of events in Eastern Europe for the private sector rather than the popular debates on the macroeconomics and politics of the situation which are important for private business only in so far as they shape the commercial environment...

... that, in the last 40 years, has enabled each country to improve dramatically its economy from starting‐points much like those in Eastern Europe today[ 2 ]. These countries have instituted definite goals and plans to ensure that the growth of their economies is not left entirely to the free play of market forces...

... regional benefits from tourism, examines a case for a stronger and more co‐ordinated tourism policy for the EC. Finally, considers the role of tourism as a vehicle for reintegrating the countries of Eastern Europe. The EC funds for tourism have been reclassified and under Objective 1 for seven countries...

... or lesser involvement by academics as deemed appropriate by companies and institutions. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Czech Republic Development Eastern Europe Economy Management education Managers Market economy National cultures It is, of course, essential for any plan to contain...

...John T. Por; Jerry S. White Most entrepreneurs from North America and western Europe assume that opening up business relationships and contracts in eastern Europe will be a simple process. There is strong consumer demand, willing governments and a sense of desperation in a few cases. Entrepreneurs...

... of Eastern Europe and those of the West. Some specific areas where there have been moves towards co‐operation between East and West are highlighted and examples given of organisations, which are achieving varying measures of success in expanding trade into Eastern Europe. The future prospects are analysed...

...Aidan Stradling In the light of the recent political upheaval in Eastern Europe a comparison is made between the types of economic and political union to be found in the USSR and those at present being proposed for the member states of the European Community. The concept is taken further...

... arms ance and direction of skilled and able managers. reductions will finance it. It is clear that the business management schools Improving the transport infrastructure in the West need to become closely involved. A throughout Eastern Europe is another way in start has already been made: in April, 20...

...Aidan Stradling Eastern Europe and, perhaps most importantly, the Soviet Union are becoming increasingly accessible to the West. With glasnosttaking hold and trading relations beginning to thaw, this article examines the opportunities for trade that COMECON present. © MCB UP Limited...