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Mittel-management. This is the name of the management theory at the heart of Germany’s success. In general, the term Mittelstand applies to mid-sized companies, many of which shun the limelight, operate from the countryside within the business-to-business or niche market sector, and are operated by anonymous company men. The Mittelstand dominates the global market in…
China itself is a large part of the world economy. As a result, this year it will make a noteworthy contribution to world growth overall. The more challenging question, however, is whether it can make a big contribution to the rest of the world’s growth? China is currently the largest export market for many countries….
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a country that is thrilled with our current global monetary system. Across the board, three complaints tend to arise: the dominance of the dollar as a reserve currency and America’s management of it; the fostered the creation of vast foreign-exchange reserves; and the scale and volatility of capital flows. When…
Nigeria’s large population and oil reserves see it well placed for international business. However, instead of being inundated with international business interest, misgovernment, rampant corruption and dismal infrastructure have been found to kill off any appeal the country had. In 2003, the World Bank has begun publishing a “Doing Business” survey, comparing countries in terms…
As it stands, it appears that not only have we come full circle with regard to the internet but that we are now, in fact, entering somewhat of a counter-revolution. It originated with the purpose of connecting people and breaking down communication barriers. A large portion of the success of the internet today is a…
One thing that can be said for counterfeit or fake drugs these days it that, according to recent reports, they don’t discriminate. Knock-off medications were once an issue largely unique to poorer countries; however, wealthier countries are now reporting problems along these lines too. The escalating issue has subsequently inspired a few raised eyebrows within…
