PURPOSE: In this study, we investigated the commitment of cultural minorities and majorities in organizations. We examined how contextual factors, such as pressure to conform and leadership styles, affect the commitment of minority and majority members. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: A field study was conducted on 107 employees in a large multinational corporation. FINDINGS: We hypothesize and fo...

Several papers suggest that private benefits can explain the differential pric­ ing between share classes with differential voting rights. However 1 in Brazil the price differential between voting and non-voting shares has been negative for sev­ eral companies between July 1994 and September 2002. This paper investigates the determinants that imply this discount of voting shares vis-a.-vis non-...

This study primarily examined the role of Minority Shareholder Watch Group (MSWG), regarded as an advocate for shareholder activism in Malaysia, encouraging management to take actions shareholders’ interests by making minutes annual general meeting (AGM) available electronically. was assessed through companies monitored MSWG and participation based on percentage issued shares that voted at AGM....

Recent events regarding child sexual abuse committed by Roman Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Boston and elsewhere have yet again resulted in a tremendous amount of media attention and frenzy regarding this topic. During 2002 alone, approximately 300 American Catholic priests, including several bishops, were accused of child sexual abuse. Many were forced to resign their positions while ...