Buy now, pay later; there are hidden costs for investors when companies merge or embark on a takeover spree

Article Abstract:

The spate of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has grown steadily during the 1990s, especially in Canada's resource sector. However M&As frequently result in hidden costs to shareholders. There is usually more emphasis on short-term goals and less spending on research and development.

Analysis, Finance, Acquisitions and mergers, Stockholders, Corporate culture

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Civil behavior

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Public Service Alliance of Canada union leader Daryl Bean hopes to win concessions from Canada's ruling Liberal Party on its planned civil service job cuts. The Liberals hope to reduce roughly 50,000 federal jobs. Bean's obstructionist tactics could prove to be counterproductive.

Canada, Human resource management, Political activity, Public employees, Government employees, Public Service Alliance of Canada, Civil service reform, Bean, Daryl

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Solidarity forever?

Article Abstract:

Unionized airline workers should be permitted to decide for themselves whether to vote on issues that directly affect their jobs and their company's future. A less confrontation style is needed to resolve modern labor conflicts, particularly among service sector employees.

Methods, Management, Airlines, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Collective bargaining, Labor unions, Labour unions, Canadian Airlines International Ltd., Canadian Auto Workers

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