Corporate Intrigue

Corporation is a must-read for those interested in the nexus of business and politics. It delves into how corporations influence political systems globally and examines their roles in society. Chapter 1: Corporation - Basics of corporations and their economic impact. Chapter 2: Business - The intersection of business operations and political frameworks. Chapter 3: Limited Liability Company - Structure and appeal of LLCs for small businesses. Chapter 4: Joint-Stock Company - Dynamics and impact of joint-stock companies. Chapter 5: Incorporation (Business) - The process and importance of incorporation. Chapter 6: Limited Liability Partnership - Features and benefits of LLPs. Chapter 7: Private Limited Company - Characteristics and advantages of private limited companies. Chapter 8: Corporate Law - Legal frameworks and compliance for corporations. Chapter 9: Limited Liability - The role of limited liability in protecting assets. Chapter 10: Privately Held Company - Operational freedoms and advantages of privately held companies. Chapter 11: Limited Partnership - Structure and benefits of limited partnerships. Chapter 12: List of Legal Entity Types by Country - Overview of business entities across jurisdictions. Chapter 13: Articles of Association - Governance and operational guidelines of companies. Chapter 14: Company - Overview of different company forms. Chapter 15: Statutory Corporation - Role of corporations created by legislation. Chapter 16: UK Company Law - Specifics of company law in the UK. Chapter 17: Criticisms of Corporations - Ethical and economic criticisms of corporations. Chapter 18: History of UK Company Law - Evolution of company law in the UK. Chapter 19: Types of Business Entity in Russia - Business entities and regulatory environments in Russia. Chapter 20: South African Company Law - Corporate legal framework in South Africa. Chapter 21: Indian Company Law - Complexities of company law in India. Gain comprehensive insights into corporate operations and their impact on political systems with this valuable resource.

Apple Computer was once a shining example of the American success story. Having launched the personal computer revolution in 1977 with the first all-purpose desktop PC, Apple became the darling of the national business press and Wall Street. Yet by 1995, the company's change-the-world idealism had all but disappeared in a bitter internal struggle between warring camps. Raging internal mistakes, petty infighting, and gross mismanagement became Apple's hallmark, and today the company clings to a mere 3.7 percent share of the market it helped to create. Apple is the spellbinding account of what really went on behind closed doors, revealing the forces that dismantled this once great icon of American business.

Fortunes is the story of one woman’s rise through the world of corporate intrigue. By the use of her charms—physical and intellectual—she makes it to the top—and then some!

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Dataset, Inc. is a multinational software company, the leader in its particular niche market — but something is wrong. The development of the next generation of Windows™-based software is badly behind schedule, and the company’s competitive position is in jeopardy. The company’s owner, suspecting that the delays are deliberate, bugs the office of the Chief Executive Officer. A boardroom rift follows and a deadly, high-stakes international struggle ensues for mastery of the software business. Meanwhile Jim Thornton, a mid-level manager in Dataset, Inc., is thrust into prominence by the resignation of his senior colleagues, and becomes the company’s Regional Manager for the US Gulf Coast. He tries to stabilize the situation, but things continue to deteriorate rapidly. Soon Jim is battling to save the business and protect his own job and those of his colleagues — and perhaps also his life. Dataset, Inc. is a story of loyalty, greed and betrayal set in the cutthroat world of the contemporary software industry.

Martin Iannelli had risen from poor Italian immigrant roots to become president of Cole Motors. He has earned the envy and admiration of family, colleagues and competitors in the process. But now his impossible dream is on the verge of turning into an executive nightmare.

The leadership team of Multima Corporation desperately defends against clandestine attempts by The Organization to seize control of the company. A deadly battle for power plays out across four continents in this tale of immeasurable corporate intrigue.

When Michael Woodford was made president of Olympus, he became the first Westerner ever to climb to the top of one of Japan’s corporate giants. Unfortunately, soon after, his dream job turned into a nightmare. Woodford learned about a series of bizarre mergers and acquisitions deals totaling $1.7 billion—a scandal that threatened to bring down the entire company if exposed. Just weeks later, he was fired in a boardroom coup that shocked Japan and the business world. Woodford fled the country in fear for his life and went straight to the press—making him the first CEO of a global multinational to blow the whistle on his own company. Now Woodford recounts his almost unbelievable true story and paints a devastating portrait of corporate Japan. “His story is filled with mystery, suspense, and betrayal.” —Management Today “A gripping chronicle.” —Kirkus Reviews “I had walked into a John Grisham novel.” —Michael Woodford

Exiled Corporate Marshal Ziglar Ghostshade is haunted by the lingering spirit of his murdered husband, Gio. Unable to bring himself to keep the promise he made to spread Gio’s ashes on Ipanema beach, he passes his time committing identity theft and inhaling grief-donuts at Sweet Sally’s Bakery. Caught in the crossfire of debt and notoriety, Ziggy’s world spirals out of control when his possessions, including Gio’s ashes, are confiscated by District DipShip’s audacious new CEO, Alexia Ito. Cornered by Alexia’s cunning manipulation, Ziggy is blackmailed into assembling a team of serial killers for the outlandish Super Serial competition, a corporate-sponsored sporting event that pits murderers against each other in a battle to the death. Armed with an eclectic ensemble including administrative marvel, Pepper Devoux, resident eccentric analyst, Floyd McNut, and the unforgettable forgettable security guard, Joe, Ziggy sets out on a dangerous mission to catch the killers before time runs out and he loses Gio forever. Together, Ziggy and his motley crew must navigate a world of corporate intrigue, explosive encounters, and deadly investigations, where orchestrated deathmatches are the norm, and serial killers aren’t the only villains. Set against the backdrop of a corporate dystopia run amok, Super Serial is a dark comedy thriller that reveals the power of friendship, the pursuit of justice, and the unrelenting spirit of resilience in the face of outrageous odds.