Business and social progress: what role for managers?

Article Abstract:

Industry is making a special effort on projecting a new image in the United Kingdom. Managers want the public to know about their contribution to society and counteract the anti-business sentiments. New management theories and the experience of the U.S. indicate that managers are now a greater influence in society than the old time capitalists. Managers can no longer be blind to social problems and follow classic liberal attitudes of leaving all logic problems to government. In the U.K. 130 years old companies such as Davis' Midland Foundries must become involved in social problems in order to survive and live as part of the community.

Ethical aspects, Executives, Business enterprises, Great Britain

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Managing Public Affairs in British Industry

Article Abstract:

Results of a research survey on public affairs management in British industry are presented. The research covers three major areas. These are the frequency of the public affairs function in companies, the responsibilities of the public affairs function and the background and resources of the person in charge of the function. Research findings indicate that the public affairs function is fragmented and underdeveloped in British industrial companies. Only a few large companies have a structured public affairs function. An appendix lists public affairs activities by target group.

United Kingdom

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Cross-cultural factors in the identification of managerial potential

Article Abstract:

The techniques used to identify managerial potential in western and oriental companies reflect different cultural values. As a result, the methods of a western culture are not necessarily useful in a non-western context. The management selection practices of western and oriental companies are compared. The influence of technology and culture on managerial style is analyzed.

Research, Analysis, Employee recruitment, Executive ability

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