All Guidelines articles – Page 8

  • Features

    Sleeping with the enemy

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Shareholders are about to flex their muscles and gain real power, predicts Leon Pein.

  • Features

    M&As: The human factor

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Most mergers and acquisitions fail to enhance shareholder value. Graham Pearce warns you not to ignore the people issues.

  • Features

    Fighting off predators

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    The immediate reaction of most managements to a takeover approach is negative. Sue Copeman discusses strategies for fighting a hostile bid.

  • Features

    Health, safety and reputation

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    A recent survey shows that health and safety issues have a significant influence on corporate reputation. Neville Purvis believes companies should take a positive approach.

  • Features

    Socially responsible investing

    2001-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Hugh Ferrand describes recent developments in socially responsible investing and his own company's response to the challenge.

  • Analysis

    Anti-competitive behaviour banned

    2001-06-06T00:00:00Z

    The Competition Act 1998, which came into force on 1 March, prohibits anti-competitive agreements and behaviour.

  • Analysis

    Freedom of information - new risks

    2001-06-06T00:00:00Z

    The Freedom of Information Bill will give citizens access to information held by public authorities.