The impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) pandemic is unprecedented. At an
organisational level, the crisis has been hugely disruptive, complex and fraught with …

A leading textbook in its field, Human Resource Management at Work provides a clear
introduction to the multiple meanings of HRM (human resource management) and the …

This article reviews what we know and do not know about the impact of ownership on
building sustainable and responsible businesses. It begins by analysing why firm owners …

Value creation of private equity (PE) firms in portfolio companies has received much
attention in research. This systematic literature study aims to review, evaluate, and organize …

In comparative political economy (CPE),'patient capital'('PC')—primarily from relational
banks—is central to distinguishing national economies. The rise of 'market-based …

This book deals with risk capital provided for established firms outside the stock market,
private equity, which has grown rapidly over the last three decades, yet is largely poorly …

This study aimed to contribute to the strand of literature encompassing governance,
sustainability, and stakeholder theory by addressing an inchoate element of responsible …

This book, originally published in 1985, examines the practical effects of management buy-
outs in terms of improvements in financial and managerial performance and sets them in …

Managing People and Organizations in Changing Contexts addresses the contemporary
problems faced by managers in dealing with people, organizations and change in a …

As new ventures grow, they face significant challenges to their internal operations and
organizational structure. These challenges are particularly evident in small, entrepreneurial …