CMA Management articles from April 2001

CMA Management archives from April 2001

TEAMING UP.(Multicultural corporate teams)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
April 1, 2001... Multicultural teams are becoming more common in Canadian organizations. Recognizing the differences between the members of a cross-cultural team can help a company take advantage of a diversity of experience and thoughts The work force of...

BUILDING Your Brand.
April 1, 2001... Why a branding initiative should be a core element of your strategic business plan Whether your business is based on the new or old economy, an effective branding initiative should play a critical role in your strategic business plan....

REINVENTING THE @nterprise.(Illustration)
April 1, 2001... The Internet is revolutionizing our work methods and becoming a useful and profitable technology for businesses that have been able to strategically deploy it Many companies have taken advantage of the Internet by strategically deploying...

STRIKING A BALANCE.(Corporate governance)
April 1, 2001... Business responsibility and accountability may require some reorganization of corporate governance Business firms, big and small, as a whole, form a pillar of the modern capitalistic society. The business sector unquestionably has a great...

Renaissance Man.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... CMA Jeff Rushton lays the framework for change in Fortune 500 firms While some business analysts say the e-business 'Gold Rush' is over, with winners counting their fortunes and losers dropping out of sight, others say the Rush is still...

The Strategy-Focused Organization.(Review)
April 1, 2001... How balanced scorecard companies thrive in the new business environment This book provides a vivid set of experiences that support a careful evaluation of the balanced scorecard's rich potential. It's a must read for any organization that...

Customized your World.(Wireless technology)
April 1, 2001... Advances in wireless technology are bringing us closer to the day when we can access any information from any mobile device The pundits are all predicting a tremendous surge in the use of wireless technology. After all, the glories of the...

What's Keeping Global Corporations Awake at Night?
April 1, 2001... It's no longer 'business as usual' Bigger is Better! With the pace of global mergers today no one can question that this has become the battle cry of business. The Roman Empire, the Ming Dynasty and other great civilizations of the past...

Banking in an era of Reform.
April 1, 2001... New legislation will, open doors to increased competition anci bank mergers Banking reform is on the agenda again. After dying an unmerciful death when last fall's federal election was called, Bill C-38 was reintroduced earlier this year...

Up, Up and Away.(business travel)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Business travel costs are on the rise Business travel costs are predicted to increase a record 7% this year, according to travel management experts at Runzheimer International, a Rochester, Wisconsin-based management consulting firm. ...

Watch and learn.(management trends)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... In a Globe and Mail article published in February, Gordon Pitts, Working Life editor, wrote about the prevailing business trends of 2001. The list consisted of 11 concepts that will be occupying the minds of managers for the next several...

Beat the Taxman 2001: Easy Ways to Save Tax in Your Small Business.(Review)
April 1, 2001... This straightforward, practical guide tells entrepreneurs in plain English how to accomplish something vital to the success of their business -- saving taxes. Many entrepreneurs -- from professionals in career transition to recent graduates...

Risk Management.(Review)
April 1, 2001... In today's world of multi-billion dollar credit tosses and bailouts, it has become increasingly imperative for corporate and banking leaders to monitor and manage risk -- on all fronts. Risk Management introduces and explores the latest...

Hold on to Your Money: Financial Survival for Today and Tomorrow.(Review)
April 1, 2001... Hold on to Your Money takes the consumer awareness approach to personal finance, as a "Financial Facts of Life" book. The straight-forward, how-to approach empowers readers to get the job done whether it's starting a business, administering an...

Defining the Digital Future: Business and Accounting Issues.(Review)
April 1, 2001... This new KPMG guidebook aims to help both traditional companies and Web start-ups grapple with the financial pitfalls of the Internet. Defining the Digital Future looks at today's accounting rules from an e-business perspective, and shows how...

Global CEOs Raise Questions about Investors' Decisions.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Amid uncertainty about the direction of the global economy, chief executives worldwide are increasingly raising questions about the influences that drive the decisions of investors and have a significant impact on stock prices. Despite the...

Connecting SMEs.(small and medium-sized enterprises)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Hewlett-Packard Canada Ltd. has introduced a progressive new online initiative to accelerate growth for its business customers. HP's newest Business Centre Web site connects its entrepreneurs with other business professionals such as...

Solid Corporate Citizens have Solid Profits.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... A new study from The Conference Board of Canada finds that Canadian executives are thinking more than ever about their corporate social responsibilities. And this concern is paying off via the bottom line. Recently, the Conference Board...

Invest in People to Solve Brain Drain Problem.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... A group of Canada's high-tech companies and universities have come up with a bold solution to Canada's brain drain: Invest in Canada's universities to expand their capacity to generate people skilled in enabling technologies that drive the...

Rants and Raves.
April 1, 2001... An Intimidating Subject I'm just reading the letters to the editor regarding the "Making Your Numbers Talk" article by Jason Orr. I did not read this article but I did have the pleasure of taking a three-day seminar last June that Mr. Orr...

Getting on Board.(board of directors)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Want a major boost to your career? Try getting appointed to a board of directors either within your own company or outside it. Whole new avenues of promise and personal development can open up. Your timing may be impeccable. According to...

Organizing for the New Economy.
April 1, 2001... The changing role of management in the early 1970s, during a job interview, I asked the CEO of a major company about his organization. He took out an organization chart and outlined the various areas of functional responsibility and levels...

Determining a Worker's Status.
April 1, 2001... Many factors should be considered by both employers and employees when establishing a work arrangement In today's fast-paced business environment, a worker's status as an independent contractor or employee continues to be important to both...

Leaders on the Grow.
April 1, 2001... Successfully dealing with change means choosing to continuously grow and develop In the middle of a meeting a few years ago I caught myself saying, "Once we get through this crazy period and things get back to normal..." Then it hit me: I...