Special reports
An in-depth look at a major topic, written by specialists in each area. Replaced the previous Management Quarterly and Good Practice Guidelines series.
Most read reports
- SR21 Managing change
- SR4 Better Budgeting
- SR3 Strategic planning
- SR20 Internal control from a risk-based perspective
- SR13 Benchmarking finance and accounting
Latest Reports
SR28 Starting a business
This report will provide you with a realistic and motivational overview of what to consider when starting a business.
SR27 Investment appraisal
This special report looks at the key issues and advises managers on how they can contribute effectively to decision making and control during the process of investment appraisal.
SR26 Wrongful trading
This report was produced in response to concerns raised by the faculty committee about aspects of wrongful trading that they felt were unclear or confusing. In particular, comments were made about the potential use of hindsight in judging whether wrongful trading has occurred.
SR25 Psychometrics in business
OPP provides an overview of why and how to measure personality to manage the risk of human capital decisions. It includes a review of different types of psychometrics, where they can be usefully employed and the pros and cons, and the impact they can have on performance and effectiveness at work.
SR24 Innovation
Innovation may seem to be a purely creative process. However, as the authors explain, by following an established set of principles, the transformation of ideas into product can be harnessed to achieve maximum value.
SR23 The value blueprint
Winning streaks are difficult to sustain, especially in adverse economic environments. Yet some companies are able to consistently outperform their peers across multiple economic cycles. The special report, based on unique research by the Corporate Executive Board explains how.
SR22 Managing talent
Managing Talent features contributions from a number of writers, as well as interviews with senior HR managers.
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