8.1 List top management.
8.2 Summarize any recent management changes.
8.3 Provide management biographies.
8.4 Compile management compensation.
8.5 What other corporations are top managers associated with?
8.6 List any other news items about management (social clubs, political activity).
8.7 List management consultant/union buster
The company web site typically includes biographical information on management.
Use a general news search and social media to find out more about management’s current activities. Forbes provides information on top corporate players.
When doing news searches, make sure to go to local newspapers and media outlets in the city in which the firm is located. Some of this information may not show up on a general search.
Firms and top management are increasingly using a variety of social media and it is becoming an important research tool. LinkedIn is a popular business social-networking site. You need to be a member to search (membership is free) and you can search by companies as well as individuals. Facebook can also be a great source of information.
The Dunn and Bradstreet Report on your firm may contain additional information. You will need to purchase it from D&B.
You can use the Union Busters Alerts database to find out if a company has hired a management consultant/union buster.
UMass Resources (for UMass students only)
There is a good amount of information on management available at NewsBank.
ABI/ Inform Global is a comprehensive source for business news.
Business Source Complete provides general information on privately held firms and, depending on size, also provides a Medtrack or Market Line report.