del Potro, Eloy; Stein Martínez, Guido; Pin Arboledas, José R.; Vázquez-Dodero de Bonifaz, Juan Carlos
What would you do if your refusal to engage in bribery threatened the viability of your business project? Is extortion ever justifiable if it's for a good cause? This award-winning IESE case study explores the real-life dilemma a European company faced when trying to bring electricity to a central African country.
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Pin Arboledas, José R.
When the unthinkable happens, managers need to take charge and assemble the ideal management team for the crisis at hand. This means communicating with transparency, consistency and a long-term vision, to prevent uncertainty from crippling the organization. Companies also need to learn from a crisis, to prepare for the next storm brewing on the horizon -- because, like it or not, other crises will inevitably arise.
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Pin Arboledas, José R.; Gallifa, Ángela; Alvaro, C.
The number of women on the executive boards of Ibex-35 companies has more than doubled since 2008. Even so, women still represent only 13 percent of board members, far short of the European Commission's 40 percent target. This is just one of the findings of an annual report on good governance in Spain, which also registered falling participation among shareholders.
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Pin Arboledas, José R.; García Lombardía, Pilar; Peiró Barra, Andreu
Like many E.U. countries, Spain has had to make drastic cuts to its public sector, freezing salaries and cutting holiday pay, in an effort to rein in spending in a sector that many feel is bloated and inefficient. A white paper suggests how the strategic use of HRM could help to improve the efficiency of the civil service, as austerity alone is proving to be a blunt instrument.
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Pin Arboledas, José R.; García Lombardía, Pilar; Peiró Barra, Andreu
With its unique geo-strategic position, Morocco has become an attractive gateway between Africa and Europe. But before investing in the country or choosing it as a work destination, it is worth exploring the opportunities and challenges it has to offer. The report "Destination: Morocco" offers useful tips to both investors and international job seekers.
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Stein Martínez, Guido; Pin Arboledas, José R.; Majada, Juan; Plaza, Salvador
Working conditions, productivity and even social harmony depend largely on collective bargaining agreements. As such, companies must know the ins and outs of collective bargaining and be constantly alert to the possibility of new rounds of negotiation. This technical note offers advice for handling the delicate give-and-take needed to navigate the process. A company's future often depends on it.
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Pin Arboledas, José R.; García-Lombardía, P.; Gallifa, A.
Despite the abundance of business opportunities in Brazil and the warmth and creativity of its society, resettling in the country is not all sweetness and light. There are a number of aspects that every company and executive should know before accepting an international assignment there. This report, based on real-life cases, provides a roadmap for successful expatriation to Brazil.
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Pin Arboledas, José R.; Suarez, E.
With the price of a barrel of Brent crude reaching record highs in early 2012 and the Fukushima nuclear disaster still fresh in people's minds, natural gas is emerging as a leading alternative energy choice. A new report published by the José Felipe Bertrán Chair of Governance and Leadership in Public Administration assesses the current situation and future outlook of the natural gas sector in Spain.
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Pin Arboledas, José R.; Capapé, Javier; Susaeta Erburu, Lourdes; Gallifa, A.
Although HR activities are viewed as strategically vital, measuring their impact on the company's bottom line remains a huge challenge. A new report published by IESE's International Research Center on Organizations (IRCO) reveals that, in Spain, only 1 in 20 businesses calculates the benefits generated by its HR policies.
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Pin Arboledas, José R.; Gallifa, A.; Alvaro, C.; Vilanova, Núria
The number of women sitting on the boards of Spain's benchmark stock exchange companies rose slightly in 2011. Even so, the average representation of female board members still languishes at just over 10 percent. This is one of the findings of the 2011 report on general shareholders' meetings published by the Good Governance and Company Ownership Forum.
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