... and places the articles in context. Findings In the work by Dhifi and Lajnef, the authors find not only how firms can use integrated reporting to foster environmental innovation but also the crucial role empowered and informed shareholders play. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives...

... and their innovation efforts, with many other studies consistently showing that some companies are clearly more successful at harnessing the power of innovation than others. Research and development Investments Forecasting Innovation Optimization techniques Shareholders While the global economy...

... Purpose – To report on how shareholder activists are aiming to gain more power over corporate executives. Design/methodology/approach –Examines whether the power of corporate executives is being undermined by shareholder activists in the USA; illustrates with corporate examples. Reveals how...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 --> Conglomerates Divestment Equity capital Share prices Shareholders The harder they fall: conglomerates are stricken by a shift in investor preference Roberts D., Authers J., Wighton D., Smith P. Financial Times (UK...

... In a privately owned company, the owner rules the roost and controls the decision‐making process. Flotation changes all that. Going public diffuses ownership among a wide range of shareholders who paradoxically become peripheral figures as far as power and control are concerned. Control shifts...

... Publishing Limited 2004 Hotel industry International expansion Culture Shareholders In today’s global market, many companies aim to become big fish in several international ponds. Bass Hotels and Resorts is no different, targeting growth within each of its three geographical divisions...

... When institutional shareholders famously opposed the HP/Compaq merger, we stood witness to the power of the investor in today’s organization. Shareholders have the ability to block mergers, replace board members and influence directors. However, if it comes to light that an organization has...