Business for the Environment

Global Perspective

Too Good to Fail

by Ann Graham

India’s Tata, one of the world’s largest conglomerates, is basing an ambitious global strategy on 142 years of social entrepreneurship.

The China Challenge

by Edward Tse

For global companies, ignoring China is not an option. But they must adapt their strategies to the country’s changing markets, increased competition, and shifting government priorities.

Roots of Prosperity

by R. Glenn Hubbard and William Duggan

The lessons of history suggest that if we want to reduce poverty in emerging markets, regulation reform and business success are prerequisites, not outcomes.

A Gold-Medal Partnership

by Michael Payne

The Olympic Games demonstrate what government and business can accomplish as a team.

India and China May Not Be the Answer

An offshoring expert argues that companies could compete and profit best by outsourcing to small, more developed countries.

Welcome, “Stateholder”

The newest corporate stakeholders — government representatives — must learn to become effective agents for reform.

Facing Up to the Demographic Dilemma

At the World Economic Forum’s summer meeting in Dalian, China, four experts discussed the challenges and opportunities that aging populations present to business.

A Better Way to Fix Bankers’ Pay

Instead of bashing bonuses, let’s put in place the incentives we need: linking compensation to risk and capital.

The Supply Chain Is Flat

William Fung, the head of an old and very large Hong Kong trading company, on making and selling products in a vastly altered global landscape.

The Case for Backshoring

Which manufacturing operations should return to the United States?

After Copenhagen: Impact, Change, and Implementation

A conversation with Nick Pennell and Rob Fowler

The Power of (Online) Public Opinion

Executives should track Internet commentary in China to protect their company’s reputation — and market position.

Capturing the Asian Opportunity

Economic recovery in China, India, and elsewhere in the region could be the strongest source of sustained global growth for years to come.

On Peter Drucker’s Centennial

Regulations and consumer expectations are changing. The business models, capabilities, and practices of the financial-services industry must change with them.

Archive of Global Perspective articles