Barriers To Effective E-Business In Developing Countries

The Internet has changed the way many firms do business in the U.S. and throughout the world.  Practicing e-business in developing countries is particularly challenging for a number of reasons.  In this paper we present a taxonomy of barriers facing e-businesses pursuing markets in developing countries.  The major barriers center around culture, economic dimensions, infrastructure, and the political/regulatory environment.  We identify key components of each barrier type.  For example, cultural barriers include language, shopping habits, and use of credit, among others.  Country specific examples are presented with management implications and possible solutions

Where Theres Smoke, You May Be Fired: The Smoking Habits Of American Chief Executive Officers

This paper looks at the subject of CEO smoking behavior, as related to family social background, education, and occupational status. The article was developed from a data bank of 243 chief executive officers who responded to a comprehensive questionnaire about their personal habits and traits. Chief executives as a group contain far fewer smokers than the national average, and tend to discriminate against smokers. Career implications for aspiring junior executives are drawn