... according to the ICT exploitation. The data for the study were collected from the official website of the European Union (EU) (www.europa.eu). According to these data, the subtopics of the EU energy policies regard the internal energy market, the European energy policy, the energy efficiency, the nuclear...

.../methodology/approach The paper presents a FGP model for sustainable implementations for all European Union (EU) countries with respect to Europe 2020 policy goals and provides insights for decision makers to better satisfy conflicting criteria by suggesting optimal allocations of workers in several economic...

...; Public policy European Union Innovation Public sector management Tax compliance It is now widely recognised that the undeclared economy is relatively widespread and growing relative to the declared economy in many global regions (Charmes, 2009 ; ILO, 2002a , b ; Jütting and Laiglesia, 2009...

... Informal sector European Union Working practices Examining such intra‐national undeclared work, notable differences exist across European regions. In East‐Central Europe and Southern Europe, undeclared work conducted tends to be more largely under‐declared work in the form of envelope wages (61...

... in the European Union and in India – in particular the ports of Le Havre (France) and Mangalore (Karnataka). Design/methodology/approach The data are derived from secondary sources, including the local press in India as well as official European Union (EU) documentation. Findings Given the cultural...

...Catriona Paisey; Nicholas J. Paisey Company law harmonisation is considered to be necessary for the achievement of the European Union's (EU) aim of a single market and the free movement of goods and services throughout member states. This paper aims to contribute to understanding of both business...

.... These characteristics could be attributed to many European countries, especially after the recent accession of the new member states to the European Union, which will increase export initiatives. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Chief executives Personality Export Small to medium‐sized enterprises European...

...Spero C. Peppas; George J. Peppas Globalization and economic integration have focused attention on the topic of ethics in international management. At a time when the European Union is attempting to harmonize standards in many areas, the issue of ethics within the EU deserves special attention...

..., favouring their home country. Strategies are suggested for countering Closure Divestment Manufacturing industry Multinationals European Union Management French fury as JVC opts for Scotland. The Daily Telegraph, 12 October 1996. Multinational firms sometimes have to choose...

... relationship with its distributor and the wider implications of European Union competition law rules. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Distribution European Union International trade Joint ventures Legal matters Takoo Electronics is part of a large industrial conglomerate based in south‐east Asia...

... by companies to identify specific sources of business information. © MCB UP Limited 1995 European Union Information retrieval Management The original aim of the European Community (now European Union) was to create unity and harmony among the countries of Western Europe. This idea...

...Elke Pioch; Barry J. Davies Focuses on retail pharmacy in the UK. Current concerns are identified,as is the general trajectory of European Union policy in this area. Consideration is given to the role played by individual pharmacists in primary health care within the NHS. Considers the potential...

... profit, and the small firms sector which provided much of the vibrancy and energy in the Italian economy in the 1980s and early 1990s. In Italy the private sector economy is proportionately the smallest in the European Union and accounts for less than 40 per cent[ 1 ]. It is also remarkable for its...

.... © MCB UP Limited 1992 Competition Policy United Kingdom European Union 38 MANAGEMENT DECISION 30, 7 L egislation for controlling monopolies, cartels, takeovers, mergers and anticompetitive practices may be comprehensive but it is, inevitably, pragmatic and open to criticism. Control...

... not? (2) Are there any circumstances where you could justify your organization illegally colluding with competitors? (3) Does there need to be government/legislative interference in business practice such as cartels? What would happen if there were none? Cartels Competitiveness European Union...

... particular points of interest in the application of policy control by reference to selected merger cases. © MCB UP Limited 1992 Competition European Union United Kingdom Mergers and acquisitions 44 MANAGEMENT DECISION 30,4 T he increasing number of mergers and takeovers bodes ill...