Philips over the years: a model of the maturing multinational

Article Abstract:

A history of the largest manufacturing business in Europe, NV Philips Gloeilampenfabrieken (a.k.a., Philips Incandescent Lamp Works) is provided, including an analysis of various milestones in the firm's history and the management styles of its various chief executives. Most recently, the oil crisis of the 1970s and the increased competition of the 1980s have caused Philips to close 80 factories and layoff 24,000 employees in Europe, which in turn doubled the company's productivity levels between 1974 and 1983. A time line of Philips acquisitions and restructurings since the 1970s is also provided. The organizational principles of the firm and its management and executive training programs are discussed.

Case studies, Netherlands, History, Products, Industrial management, Philips Gloeilampenfabrieken N.V.

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Women-owned companies finally start making their mark

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Women are bringing new management culture to the companies they own. An International Management survey reveals that women own and operate more companies today than ever before. The U.S. Small Business Administration reports that from 1977 to 1980 the number of firms owned by women went up by 33 percent and their startup percentage is now five times greater than that of male-owned companies. Various women-owned companies in Europe are examined.

Social aspects, Analysis, International aspects, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, Management, Employment, Businesswomen, Industry, Industries, Women executives, Women-owned business enterprises, Women-owned businesses

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