The egg price dilemma and public health
Article 18:1 of the constitution of Bangladesh articulates that the state will consider the development of nutritional levels and improvement of public health in the country as a primary duty.
1m ago
Leaders eat last
The success and failure of any organisation largely depend on its leadership. Studies show that there is no “one size fits all” leadership style. Nevertheless, effective leaders do possess certain attributes which are extremely crucial for an organisation’s sustained success.
7m ago
Conscious capitalism transforming the way we do business
Oxford dictionary defines capitalism as “an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.”
10m ago
Minimum wage – the way forward
For the last few days, the minimum wage for garment workers has been one of the hot topics in the country. Aggrieved RMG workers rejected the minimum wage proposed by the authorities as there was a substantial gap between their expectations and the proposed wage.
1y ago
Cash is king
The phrase “Cash is King” became widespread during the financial crisis in 1987, courtesy Pehr G Gyllenhammar, the then CEO of Volvo. The statement signifies the importance of having cash on hand or instantly accessible cash, also known as free cash flow (FCF).
1y ago
Impact of AI on business
The advent of ChatGPT triggered huge enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its immense potential. Some experts termed it as the most wondrous invention after internet in recent times. Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, said, “This will change our world.”
1y ago
Gender equity for sustained business success
Of late gender equity is no more just a populist idea. Rather, it is being considered as one of the critical strategic priorities for businesses.
1y ago
If Japan can, why can’t we?
During the 1970s, Japan was gradually establishing itself as a global manufacturing powerhouse. In fact, the spectacular rise of Japan’s economy started in the late 1950s. This was naturally a big surprise to the world. How come the nation, which was devastated in the second World War, could turn around so fast?
1y ago
October 5, 2017
The Bell Curve dilemma
It was November 12, 2013. Much to the delight of the employees of the software giant Microsoft, Lisa Brummel, the then HR head of the company, issued an internal memo.
July 13, 2017
Learning from the spectacular rise of Singapore
It was one of history's rare instances when a country's independence was declared with tears and broken hearts and not with joy.
April 13, 2017
The art of selling
The weather usually gets very chilly in Detroit, Michigan in the month of January. It was a similar day in 1963.
January 10, 2017
Ethics in contemporary business
Famous business magazine Fortune named Enron "America's Most Innovative Company" six years in a row prior to its collapse in 2001.
November 3, 2016
The journey of marketing
Marketing is dead, says Kevin Roberts, former CEO of Saatchi and Saatchi Worldwide – one of the world's largest, most reputed marketing groups based in the UK.
September 1, 2016
Word of mouth: an effective marketing tool
Malcolm Gladwell in his famous book "Tipping Point" described Paul Revere's historical ride on the night of April 18, 1775 from Boston to Lexington to spread the news "The British are coming" as one of the most successful word-of-mouth campaigns.
June 21, 2016
Merger and acquisition hits all time high
According to Thomson Reuters, one of the reputed multinational mass media and information firms, the year 2015 was the biggest year ever in the history of corporate merger and acquisition (M&A). A record breaking $4.7 trillion M&A deals were signed last year.
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