Henri Fayol – Still as relevant today as he was in the early 1900s?

Henri Fayol – Still as relevant today as he was in the early 1900s?

Earlier in the year I was tidying up some old books in my loft, and I came across all my notes and books from my MBA completed between 1996 and 1999.  As I was reading them, I came across the theories of Henri Fayol which made me feel very nostalgic so I thought...
Executive compensation needs to be controlled and fair!

Executive compensation needs to be controlled and fair!

Introduction Executive compensation is a critical component of corporate governance, influencing the performance, culture, and long-term success of an organization. While executives do need to be paid well (to cope with the demands etc of their job), it is important...
Has society really learnt the lessons from the Credit Crisis?

Has society really learnt the lessons from the Credit Crisis?

Background The credit crisis of 2007-2008, often referred to as the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), was one of the most severe economic downturns in recent history. It highlighted numerous vulnerabilities and systemic issues within the global financial system. Several...
Why is Microsoft still so successful?

Why is Microsoft still so successful?

Introduction It could be argued that Microsoft is one of the most successful organisations of all.  Despite rumours of the organisation fading away, it constantly remains at the top of their league table. It is easy to say its success is a result of multiple...