History of specific companies - Corporate history Books

Billy, Alfred, and General Motors is the tale not just of the two extraordinary men of its title but also of the formative decades of twentieth-century America, through two world wars and sea changes in business, industry, politics, and culture. The book...

It is widely held that the successful management of knowledge resources within industry creates value. However, how this value is created is less clear. This book explores the management of knowledge resources in organisations. Several of the frameworks...

Since the normalization of Sino-Korean diplomatic relations in 1992, many South Koreans have moved to China for business, education, and other purposes. In China they have encountered Korean-Chinese --ethnic Koreans who have lived in China for decades...

Is corporate control in Russia and Poland shaped by the initial privatisation methods? What is the impact of the government? What is the role played by industrial networks and cross-ownership? By the banks and the capital markets? What are the factors...

It is a well-known claim today that pressure on companies to become more responsible in increasing. However, is this based on fact or is merely wishful-thinking? The evidence obtained across nine stakeholder groups in Europe is sobering indeed in the...

Business has received little attention in American religious history, although it has profound implications for understanding the sustained popularity and ongoing transformation of religion in the United States. This volume offers a wide ranging...

Seven business innovators and the empires they built. The pre-eminent business historian of our time, Richard S. Tedlow, examines seven great CEOs who successfully managed cutting-edge technology and formed enduring corporate empires. With the depth and...

This book is a fascinating account of the history and development of Macullar Parker and Company, one of Boston's most prominent businesses in the 19th century. Sweetser paints a vivid picture of the company's founders, their business practices, and...

This book is a historical account of the Coca-Cola Company's operations and revenues in the year 1915. It provides interesting insights into the advertising and marketing strategies employed by the company during that time.This work has been selected by...

This directory is an essential resource for anyone in the business of distribution and warehouse management. It provides detailed information on companies and facilities involved in the transportation, storage, and delivery of goods, including contact...

Trusts of To-Day provides an in-depth analysis of trusts--large corporations that control a significant portion of the market--and the challenges they pose for financial management and regulation. The book traces the history of trusts and exposes the...

Generational Innovation is a groundbreaking book that explores the ways in which established firms can fail to innovate and adapt to changing markets. Drawing on case studies of companies like Kodak, IBM, and others, the authors offer insights into the...