Thesis (doctoral)--Universität Bern.

Thesis (PH. D)--University of Pennsylvania, 1937. / "A selected bibliography": p. 201-204.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1971. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis--Columbia University. / Vita. Bibliography: p. 352-358.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 1980. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-121). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

This research seeks to determine the impact of headquarter control, rent- seeking behaviour, inter-subsidiary cooperation and competition on multination corporation (MNC) business performance. The research presents a framework for MNCs to structure its headquarter-subsidiary and subsidiary-subsidiary relationships to best support its global profit and shareholder value maximisation goal. The study used a quantitative research design to survey all MNCs operating within South Africa with headquarters in Europe, Japan or the United States of America. A survey (on-line questionnaire) measured the perceived level of subsidiary autonomy (headquarter control), rent-seeking behaviour, inter- subsidiary cooperation, inter-subsidiary competition and MNC performance (increase in domestic market share) within each subsidiary. An objective measure of MNC performance (global return on shareholder funds) was also included to confirm the validity of the research findings. The study used a multiple linear regression model to analyse the data. The research study found that a business strategy that promotes high levels of both inter-subsidiary cooperation and competition will maximise business performance. The study also confirmed that headquarter control constrains rent-seeking behaviour, whilst rent-seeking behaviour will harm MNC performance. The study, however, found that high levels of headquarter control has a net negative impact on global MNC performance. / Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2010. / Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) / unrestricted

Effective leadership is and will remain the cornerstone of business success. It is leadership that differentiates world class from mediocre performance. The objective of this study is to investigate how positive leadership brand can be developed in order to leverage human capital and enhance the competitive position of organisations. To achieve this objective a comprehensive literature study was performed to determine the extent of existing knowledge on branding, leadership and leadership branding. The study included an investigation into the attributes of effective leaders, leadership development activities, leadership styles and a formula for effective leadership was presented. Managers from selected organisations were requested to complete questionnaires in order to determine the views of South African managers on leadership branding. The questionnaire was developed in accordance with the findings from the literature research. The answers of the respondents were analysed and compared to the literature study. The information obtained from the literature study and from the respondents resulted in various recommendations and conclusions. In general, support was found for investing resources into developing leadership brand as respondents indicated that positive leadership brand could result in a source of competitive advantage. The major obstacles in developing positive leadership brands are: absence of a clear message of what makes an effective leader, lack of feedback that leaders receive on the behaviours they display and no (or an unknown) link between leadership behaviours and rewards.

This thesis examines whether significant differences existed in the personality traits of high school girls who had undergone different types of competitive experiences. Those considered were interscholastic league basketball, debate, drill team and school band. A group of girls who had not engaged in competition was also included.

The inclusion of public interest considerations in competition law legislation has been controversial, dividing policy makers and economists alike. Debate has focused on the practical application of these public interest concerns when a merger is proposed, or when prohibited conduct is implicated. The uncertainty involved has had to be addressed by the competition authorities in recent years when dealing with high profile mergers and excessive pricing cases. This has necessitated development in somewhat unchartered legal terrain: the incorporation into competition policy of traditionally non-competition objectives. The traditional purpose of competition law has primarily been protecting and enhancing consumer welfare. Attempting to reconcile this objective with public interest considerations, which are now statutorily enshrined, presents significant challenges. However, South Africa's pressing economic redistributive justice needs provided compelling motivation for the legislature including public interest considerations in competition law, and authorities must remain cognizant of this. This paper critically considers whether it is appropriate for competition authorities to address welfare and public interest concerns, by analysing significant merger and prohibited conduct cases involving public interest considerations. A comparison into international approaches and trends in including public interest factors in competition control serves to provide global context. Furthermore, this paper interrogates the legitimacy of intervening in the public interest, whilst examining the tension between efficiency and equity.

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