Here is a nice introduction to the basics of operations management courtesy of the Harvard Business School.

http://hbswk.hbs.edu/archive/1460.html

The idea of requiring auditors to regularly rotate clients in order to maintain independence has received increased support but is still just a point for discussion right now.  The inherent conflict of the auditor being paid by the audited company continues to be a topic of debate among regulators and accounting boards.  Attached is a NY Times article with some background on the current debate.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/17/business/accounting-board-considers-measure-to-rotate-auditors.html?_r=1&ref=accountingandaccountants

This is a good read on ideas for motivating employees.  There is no “one size fits all” approach to motivational behavior, but this article provides some good insights and suggestions.

http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/04/tips-for-motivating-employees.html

Here is a good read on mistakes made by the average hiring manager.   

http://www3.cfo.com/article/2011/9/hiring_hire-more-ugly-people-hiring-manager-recruiter