Executive Greed

Part I. General Overview

1. Introduction
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2. Nature of Management Failure
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Part II. Role of Management Leadership: Realities and Myths

3. Realities of Leadership Contribution
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4. Leadership Myths
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Part III. Underlying Causes of Management Failure

5. Executive Compensation—Unsound and Unjustifiable Practice: A Driving Force behind Short-Sightedness
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6. Corporate Board Governance—Fiduciary Neglect: Inadequate Oversight over Management Plans, Policies, and Practices
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7. Regulatory Climate—Power of Money: Contribution of Regulators, Legislators, and Politicians
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8. The Management Club—Collusive Team-Playing and Players
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Part IV. Failure of Strategic Management

9. Absence of Strategic Thinking and Outlook: Missing Long-Range Orientation, Focus, and Approach
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10. Slanted Management Intelligence Acquisition: Self-Serving Collection and Usage
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11. Lack of Marketplace Competitive Excellence: Reactive Strategies and Approaches
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12. Inadequate Product and Market Innovations: Unenthusiastic Commitment and Support
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13. Unhealthy Work Environment: Inappropriate Employment Practices
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14. Reckless Strategic Financial Behavior: Ill-Conceived Financial Management
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Part V. Conclusion and Recommendations

15. Concluding Remarks and Recommendations: Unveiling Causes of Recent Business Crises
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Nyckelord: Business and Management, Management, Business Strategy/Leadership, Operation Research/Decision Theory, Business Ethics, Business Finance