Purpose–The paper seeks to present a novel conceptual framework that integrates the
strategic dynamics of the firm with changes in its governance systems. Design/methodology …

The office is a ubiquitous feature of daily life. This paper examines a particularly important
period in its history: the early decades of the twentieth century. Our contemporary …

The evolution of business history offers some radical ways forward for a discipline which is
rich in potential. This shortform book offers an expert overview of how the field has relevance …

Unilever is one of the world's largest suppliers of fast moving consumer goods in foods,
home and personal care. It operates in over 100 countries. Its scope and scale make it a …

This editorial introduces the eight articles in the special issue on 'Beer, brewing and
business history'. Following the BEERONOMICS conference held at the University of York …

Management has always been part of human organization, but it is only in the last two
centuries or so that it has been the central driver of economic activity, as companies have …

I explore the evolving role of accounting information in allocating capital. Accounting arose
to control conflicts of interest in organizations (stewardship role). The industrial revolution …

This book, originally published in 1985, examines the practical effects of management buy-
outs in terms of improvements in financial and managerial performance and sets them in …

The paper introduces the notion of different methods of calculating and analysing profitability
as signatures of capitalism at different stages of development. Its point of departure is Bryer's …

The objective of this article is to compare the United States and British systems of business
organisation and corporate governance during the last 50 years. Of particular interest is the …