ABSTRACT

Since 1989, east-central Europe has plunged headlong into reform efforts, and firms large and small have been forced almost overnight to adapt to the demands of a market economy. This book of case studies on business development in the Czech and Slovak Republics illustrates how various industries and specific companies are responding to the challen

part One|66 pages

The Economic Situation of Central and Eastern Europe

part Two|79 pages

Managerial Behavior and Entrepreneurship

chapter Chapter Three|16 pages

Transformation Management in Czechoslovakia

chapter Chapter Five|16 pages

Downsizing of Personnel at the Slovakia Steel Company

chapter Chapter Six|11 pages

Ecofluid

part Three|76 pages

Privatization and Meeting Market Demands

chapter Chapter Nine|17 pages

Czechoslovak Airlines: Pricing in a Market Environment

chapter Chapter Ten|13 pages

Glavunion: The Privatization Option

chapter Chapter Eleven|6 pages

Lusico: In Search of Market Opportunities

chapter Chapter Twelve|7 pages

Electro-Products Limited

chapter Chapter Thirteen|14 pages

Total Quality Management in Czechoslovakia

part Four|11 pages

Conclusion

chapter Chapter Fourteen|9 pages

Lessons Learned