Sir, The current Dunnes Stores dispute, and recent similar problems at An Postea are clear indicators that IBEC is wasting its time inviting the likes of Francis Fukuyama to speak at its annual conference.
If it could arrange for Frederick Taylor to attend, however then it would surely be a sellout. Though this gentleman may be unavailable it is obvious that there are many fine exponents of his classical management techniques amongst the elite of Irish industry. Kilmacoo, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
P.S. Good luck with your workshop on "Managing the Professional Service Firm" with David H. Maister ("Business This Week", September 6th). There is obviously a crying need for more of the same.