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Book SynopsisDigital platforms controlled by Alibaba, Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook,Netflix, Tencent and Uber have transformed not only the ways we do business, but also the very nature of people''s everyday lives. It is of vital importance that we understand the economic principles governing how these platforms operate. This book explains the driving forces behind any platform business with a focus on network effects. The authors use short case studies and real-world applications to explain key concepts such as how platforms manage network effects and which price and non-price strategies they choose. This self-contained text is the first to offer a systematic and formalized account of what platforms are and how they operate, concisely incorporating path-breaking insights in economics over the last twenty years.Trade Review'This is a promising textbook for anyone eager to understand platforms as a business model and an economic concept. The book's systematic review of platform theories — in a wonderful mix of digestible algebra, intuitive explanation, and real world cases — is very much needed, especially when the public discussion about platforms is riddled with anecdotes and speculations. I cannot wait for the second book in this series, which will focus more on the concurrent policy debates about platforms. Both books have the potential to become a 'go-to' reference for platform economics, and to hopefully foster a deeper, healthier, and more comprehensive discussion about platform-related policies.' Ginger Zhe Jin, University of Maryland'This is the book many have been waiting for. A book that takes two decades of new research into platform economics and synthesizes them for students and researchers. It will itself be the platform for others to build upon.' Joshua Gans, University of Toronto'It's hard to imagine our lives without platforms. We use them in virtually all areas of our daily lives, both privately and professionally: for our social contacts and to inform ourselves, to buy books, clothes and tools, to listen to music and watch movies, to sell old furniture, rent rides, housing opportunities and much more. The influence of the large platforms in particular has become so dominant that they are increasingly coming under the scrutiny of competition authorities, with major competition proceedings looming on the horizon. Belleflamme and Peitz's book could not have been published at a better time. Suitable for more and less technically interested readers alike, the book offers a helpful introduction to the not always easy subject matter. I expect it to become an invaluable companion for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the years to come.' Monika Schnitzer, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich'Questions about digital platforms are paramount in today's economy. Belleflamme and Peitz have written a book for people who want to understand many of the drivers of success that have been hypothesized by economists. This is a very useful book to read for people who are interested in policy or firm strategy. It is particularly valuable because unlike many textbooks it focuses on the cutting edge of economics research.' Catherine Tucker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'Paul Belleflamme and Martin Peitz put their many years of research and policy work into this comprehensive book that covers the key economic and policy aspects of platforms, which have been playing an increasingly important role in our lives. The authors successfully walk the tightrope between rigor and accessibility for a broader audience, making it an ideal book for those seeking an introduction to platform economics. Key aspects of network effects, direct and indirect externalities, pricing, and platform design strategies are covered in depth, balancing theoretical concepts with empirical facts and case studies. The Economics of Platforms: Concepts and Strategy will surely provide an excellent resource and reference for policy makers, business practitioners, researchers, and students of both undergraduate and graduate level programs.' Steve Tadelis, University of California, Berkeley'A comprehensive and rigorous exposition of the economic analysis of platforms. The book covers in an accessible way a wide range of topics such as design, information management, pricing, or start-up. The presentation is clear, including material at the forefront of the economic literature. Written by two leading scholars in the domain, the book caters to a wide range of readers, from students and professors to businessmen and policy makers, with minimum economic background. A must-read for anyone interested in the economics of platforms.' Bruno Jullien, Toulouse School of Economics'Numerous books have been written about platforms but none of them cover the economics behind platforms in any depth. This path-breaking book fills the gap, covering the key concepts and applications of platform strategy in an accessible but thorough way. As well as being a must-read for practitioners and academic scholars who want to understand platform strategy, it is an ideal textbook for business school or economics courses on the digital economy or platforms. Extensive real world cases from around the world bring to life the economic analysis and numerical examples.' Julian Wright, National University of SingaporeTable of ContentsPrologue; 1. Platforms: Definitions and Typology; 2. Ratings, Recommendations and the Use of Big Data; 3. An Economic Primer on Network Goods; 4. Growing a Platform; 5. Platform Pricing; 6. Platform Design; Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisThe discussion in this book provides an introduction to the concept of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial business management. The author covers many elements of the entrepreneurial management discipline including choosing a business, organizing, financing, marketing, developing an offering that the market will value, and growing a business.Table of ContentsPART I: LAYING FOUNDATION OF ENTERPRISE 1. Globalization and Emerging Firms 2. Entrepreneurial Mind-set 3. Organizations and Innovations PART II: ARCHITECTING ENTERPRISE: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY EFFECTS 4. Innovation Management 5. Process Innovation and Value Chain Management 6. Technology Diffusion and Adoption 7. Innovations, Technology, and Economies of Scale 8. Disruptive Innovations and Technologies PART III: REVEALING VALUES 9. The Human Factors 10. Consumer Marketplace 11. Global Effects of Innovation and Technology

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Book SynopsisAccessible and lively introduction to the management of cross-cultural communication for undergraduate and postgraduate business students. Drawing on the latest research and incorporating the author''s own extensive experience of working in different cultural settings, it addresses the core theory and practice. An essential course companion.Trade ReviewPraise for the first edition: 'This is a well-researched, comprehensive and perceptive review of key issues in cross-cultural management. Engagingly written from a qualitative perspective while still taking in the major quantitative scholars, this book is a useful discussion of the origins and consequences of cross-cultural differences. I would recommend this book to any student of cross-cultural management, or any lecturer looking for a good textbook for an international human resource management course.'- Dr. Fiona Moore, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK 'Maude has produced a well-written, helpfully organized and practical guide to the multiple challenges of managing cross-cultural communication that skilfully makes the reader aware of the key ideas and issues which need to be grasped in order to function effectively in the modern business environment. His book represents a fresh and engaging approach to its subject and as such deserves to be one of the first ports of call for any student of international business who wishes to come to grips with the cross-cultural dimension of business.' - Professor David Head, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, University of Lincoln, UK 'This is the type of book I wish I had when I was beginning my work as a trainer and consultant. This is an exceptionally well-researched and comprehensive review of all you need to know about intercultural communication. And done in a serious and readable manner.' - Patrick Schmidt, DialoginTable of ContentsPreface PART I: PRINCIPLES 1. What is culture? 2. Language matters 3. Nonverbal aspects of cross-cultural communication 4. Prejudice and stereotypes 5. Cultural values in business and society PART II: PRACTICE 6. Communicating across cultural difference 7. Managing and working in multicultural teams 8. Interracial interactions 9. Expatriate performance 10. Cross-cultural meetings and negotiations 11. Cross-cultural interviews and selection 12. Cross-cultural adjustment 13. Developing cross-cultural skills Appendix: Power of social networks Books for further study Index.

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Book SynopsisJawad Syed is Dean and Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Suleman Dawood School of Business, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan. Jawad was previously Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Diversity Management at the University of Huddersfield, UK.Robin Kramar is Professor of Human Resource Management at the Australian Catholic University, Australia. Robin conducts leadership work as Chair of the HR and Professional Experience Discipline, and she is responsible for accreditation and ensuring quality in the University's HRM programs.Trade ReviewAn excellent revised edition of a successful core text which features a truly global orientation, and a critical approach to HRM theory and practice. The authors take a non-western-centric approach and encourage students to question underlying assumptions about management. * Adrian Wilkinson, Griffith University, Australia *In the last few decades an increasing number of books on international HRM have been published. Among these publications this book stands out through the way in which it explores dominant concepts from the HRM literature, linking them with other literature, like on institutional theory, industrial relations and employee participation. The critical approach makes it stand out, especially when compared with more mainstream thinking on Strategic HRM. Global developments are looked at without the typical Euro-US angle - providing fresh ideas from other regions of the world like Australia. There are also many excellent cases suitable for various levels of teaching international HRM and employment relations. * Ulke Veersma, University of Greenwich, UK *This book provides a superb introduction to HRM in the 21st century, and in a global context. The topics are located in the present era; they update methodologies and offer original and actionable ways forward for a subject that is in danger of being hijacked by recycled insights. * Raza Mir, William Paterson University, USA *Table of ContentsPART ONE-THE HRM ARENA Chapter 1 – Context-Specific Human Resource Management Chapter 2 – A Critical Perspective on Strategic Human Resource Management PART TWO- HRM IN PRACTICE Chapter 3 – HRM in MNCs Chapter 4 – Diversity Management in a Global Context Chapter 5 – HRM, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Chapter 6 – Human Resource Planning Chapter 7 – Job and Work Design Chapter 8 – Recruitment and Selection Chapter 9 – Performance Management Chapter 10 – Reward Management Chapter 11 – Training, Development and Learning PART THREE- CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HRM Chapter 12 – Talent Management Chapter 13 – International Assignments Chapter 14 – HRM, Productivity and Employee Involvement Chapter 15 – Work-Life Balance in the 21st Century Chapter 16 – Managing Global and Migrant Workers Chapter 17 – Sustainable HRM.

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Book SynopsisGain a comprehensive understanding of the business of entertainment and learn to successfully engage in all aspects of global production with the revised and updated 4th edition of The Producer's Business Handbook. Learn how to cultivate relationships with key industry players including domestic and foreign studios, agencies, attorneys, talent, completion guarantors, banks, and private investors. This edition has been updated to include the latest opportunities presented by changing technology and their impact on the producerâs ability to brand, monetize, finance and globally release content. Also included is new information on audience, earning, distribution and funding opportunities created by the explosive growth of VR, AR, 360 and gaming, as well as the rapid conversion to OTT. Additional features include: Completely updated production financing worksheets â an essential tool for producers; Expanded information for loTrade Review"As a die-hard independent producer of over 700 TV shows and 15 movies, I wish this book had been available at the start of my career! If so, I would have avoided a decade or so of discovery from the school of hard knocks. Whether you are producing for the big screen or the smaller ones, I recommend you read, study and use this latest edition of The Producer's Business Handbook as part of readying your projects for the myriad of possible revenue streams that will make all your hard work much more rewarding. John Lee and Anne Marie Gillen's book is a brightly-illuminated path through the otherwise very murky waters of finance and distribution." —Steve Ecclesine, Independent Producer of 15 Motion Pictures and over 700 TV Episodes "This is the single best work on financing independent films. The landscape of the film business is changing rapidly, and this is one of the only books addressing two of the most difficult aspects: financing and distribution. There is more to financing a film than developing a business plan. This book shows practical, in-depth information, efficiently written and presented." —Don Smith, Associate Chair & Associate Professor, Film & Video Department, Columbia College "This is a timely book, detailing a proven method for success and providing relevant data for both investors and filmmakers." —Jillian Alexander, Managing Director, Conduit Consulting LLC.; Former VP of Corporate Development, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Member of Sony US Ventures Team Table of ContentsIntroduction The Industry U.S. Theatrical Distributors International Territories DIY Distribution Ancillary Windows, Rights, & Products Production Financing Production Incentives Guarantors Attorneys Talent Agents & Managers Company Structure Development Funding The Team Operations Producers Business Resources Glossary

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Book SynopsisDrawing on contributions from leading academics in the field, this volume within the Routledge Series in Human Resource Development specifically focuses on Global Human Resource Development (HRD). Specifically, the volume provides an overview of 17 regions, 85 countries and includes one emerging market grouping, CIVETS. This book examines the role of the state in HRD, the relationship between HRD and the level of economic development in the country or region, the influence of foreign direct investment within the country or region, and firm-level HRD practices within countries or regions. Global Human Resource Development analyzes HRD from institutional and cross-cultural perspectives, making it possible, for the first time, to analyze trends across countries and regions and to draw conclusions about the value of institutional and cross-cultural perspectives in the HRD context. There is currently no book on the market that conceptualizes the discipline of global Trade Review"Global Human Resource Development is an excellent book on the ins and outs of human resource development across almost 100 countries. The chapters are written by experts in the countries represented following a common format. The book can be used effectively in courses on global training and development, global talent management, and global leadership." –Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers University, USA Table of Contents1. Global Human Resource Development: Landscaping the Anatomy of an Evolving Field Thomas N. Garavan, Alma M. McCarthy and Michael J. Morley Section 1: Asia and Oceania 2. Human Resource Development in Australia and New Zealand Peter McGraw and Robin Kramar 3. Human Resource Development in East Asia Roziah Mohd Rasdi and Maimunah Ismail 4. Human Resource Development in South Asia Satish Pandey, Gertrude I. Hewapathirana and Dinyar M. Pestonjee 5. Human Resource Development in China and North Korea Judy Sun and Greg Wang 6. Human Resource Development in Malaysia and Singapore Maimunah Ismail and Roziah Mohd Rasdi Section 2: Africa and the Middle East 7. Human Resource Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Fredrick M. Nafukho and Helen M. A. Muyia 8. Human Resource Development in Middle East Hussain A. Alhejji and Thomas N. Garavan 9. Human Resource Development in North Africa Hussain A. Alhejji and Thomas N. Garavan Section 3: The Americas 10. Human Resource Development in Canada and the United States Gary N. McLean and Nadir Budhwani 11. Human Resource Development in Latin America Consuelo L. Waight, José Ernesto Rangel Delgado and Johana Lopez 12. Human Resource Development in Brazil Renato Ferreira Leitão Azevedo, Alexandre Ardichvili, Silvia Casa Nova and Edgard B. Cornacchione Jr. Section 4: Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the Former Soviet Union 13. Human Resource Development in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Maura Sheehan and Beata Buchelt 14. Human Resource Development in Russia and the Former Soviet Union Alexandre Ardichvili, Elena Zavyalova and Oleksandr Tkachenko Section 5: Western Europe 15. Human Resource Development in Ireland and the UK Alma M. McCarthy 16. Human Resource Development in the Nordic Countries Britta H. Heidl and Indravidoushi C. Dusoye 17. Human Resource Development in Germanic Europe Regina H. Mulder and Loek F.M. Nieuwenhuis 18. Human Resource Development in Southern Europe Eduardo Tomé Section 6: Emerging Markets 19. Human Resource Development in CIVETS Thomas N. Garavan and Mesut Akdere

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface: using this book xv Acknowledgements xvii Abbreviations xix 1 Introduction to international business 1 2 Internationalisation process 37 3 International business: theory and practice 73 4 The political, legal, economic and technological environment 121 5 International sociocultural environment 159 6 International ethical and ecological environment 189 7 International strategic issues 221 8 International human resource management 278 9 International marketing 303 10 International finance: theory and practice 340 References 370 Index 375

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1 Global Business Environment Chapter 1 Globalization PART 2 National Business Environments Chapter 2 Cross-Cultural Business Chapter 3 Political Economy and Ethics Chapter 4 Emerging Markets and Development PART 3 International Trade and Investment Chapter 5 International Trade Theory Chapter 6 Political Economy of Trade Chapter 7 Foreign Direct Investment Chapter 8 Regional Economic Integration PART 4 The International Financial System Chapter 9 International Financial Markets Chapter 10 International Monetary System PART 5 International Business Management Chapter 11 International Strategy and Organization Chapter 12 Analyzing International Opportunities Chapter 13 Selecting and Managing Entry Modes Chapter 14 Developing and Marketing Products Chapter 15 Managing International Operations Chapter 16 Hiring and Managing Employees

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a succinct account of why English contract law now faces functional and moral redundancy. It explores the diminishing role of the English common law of contract as a regulatory force in modern society, the implications of its decline and possibilities, if any, for its revival.Table of Contents1. Vanishing contract law; 2. Contract common law trends; 3. Contractualisation and the common law retreat; 4. Private ordering, regulation and contract law; 5. Contracts through the gaps; 6. Future challenges for contract law; 7. The possibility of common law revival; 8. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisPrivate Equity in Poland focuses on the private equity industry and emerging markets in Poland. Poland represents the most developed private equity industry in Central and Eastern Europe and is one of the most developed emerging markets worldwideTrade Review"This book provides an authoritative and comprehensive account of private equity activity in Poland. It should be essential reading for anyone interested in emerging economies and economic transition in Central and Eastern Europe." - COLIN MASON, Professor and Director of Research, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strathclyde Business School, Glasgow, Scotland; Founding Editor: Venture Capital: An International Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance "Private equity financing has been one of the key building blocks of economic growth in emerging markets. Professor Klonowski s comprehensive analysis of private equity in Poland is a case in point." - ULI W. FRICKE, Chairwoman, European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EVCA), Belgium; Founding Managing General Partner, Triangle Venture Capital Group Management GmbH, Germany "Academic rigor and practical experience make this book an invaluable reading for anyone interested in private equity in Central and Eastern Europe." - ELI TALMOR, Founding Chairman, Coller Institute of Private Equity; Professor, London Business School, London, UKTable of ContentsPreface Foreword An Overview of Private Equity Economic Development in Poland Systemic Competitiveness in Poland Nurturing Entrepreneurship in Poland The Exit Environment for Private Equity Firms in Poland The Evolution of Private Equity in Poland Fundraising in Poland and the CEE region Fund Operations in Poland Comparative Perspectives on Private Equity in Emerging Markets The Future Development of Private Equity in Poland

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Book SynopsisProposing a comprehensive account of the global fashion industry this book aims to present fashion as a social and cultural fact. Drawing on six principles from the industry, Godart guides the reader through the economic, social and political arena of the world''s most glamorous industry.Trade Review'In his book Unveiling Fashion, Frédéric Godart guides the reader through the historical and socioeconomic intricacies of the fashion industry. Fashion is a highly complex topic, and Godart manages to clarify its main principles. His book, while rooted in academic research, will also be relevant to fashion professionals who want to better grasp their environment, and understand how creativity unfolds in fashion. Unveiling Fashion is an intriguing introduction to the fashion industry, and is here to stay as a reference.' - Florence Rambaud, LVMH Moët Hennessy, Louis Vuitton (France) 'Through a very thorough analysis, which mixes social theory with economic insight, Frédéric Godart explains not only how fashion can be analysed and studied, despite its apparent impenetrability, but also focuses on the role that fashion had in the past and has now within society. A useful reading both for scholars in the field of fashion studies, sociology, and economics and for all professionals in the fashion industry.' - Simona Segre Reinach, University of Bologna (Italy) 'Unveiling Fashion is by far the best book on sociology of fashion I have ever read. Frédéric Godart makes a major contribution in the field of fashion studies by providing a unique analytical framework to theorize fashion with six principles of fashion taken from different traditions of social sciences and philosophy, and each principle is elaborated and explained with abundant empirical data. No fashion scholar has ever given such a creative scholarly focus on fashion. This book is a must read for anyone who strives to theoretically analyze fashion which is a difficult concept to grasp.' - Yuniya Kawamura, Fashion Institute of Technology / State University of New York (United States) 'Frédéric Godart's timely and informative book offers exactly what is needed to navigate in the glossy world of fashion: sharp scientific tools and empirical details, which let both the novice and the well-informed benefit from this stimulating book.' - Patrik Aspers, Uppsala University (Sweden) 'Godart unravels the warp, mystery, and wonderful spectacle of fashion, in all of its different, blurred, yet rich and appealing meanings. Using several disciplines, he provides a beautifully tailored, impeccably scientific demonstration that dissects the history and evolution of fashion then projects what that means in the XXI century society and economy. As Paul Nystrom said: to be out of fashion is, indeed, to be out of the world.' - Nicoletta Giusti, University of Bologna (Italy) 'Smart and meticulously researched, Unveiling Fashion is a careful overview of fashion as an industry and as a form of cultural practice. From Plato to Prada, Godart weaves history, economics, sociology, and organization and legal studies into an elegant statement on the nature of dress and social change. Godart reveals the transformation of courtiers into celebrated brands and business empires, which are rooted in the modern logic of distinction, anchored in global cities, and today wield enormous influence in our everyday lives. A must-have for theorists, teachers, and students in the field of fashion studies, and anyone looking to be surprised and delighted to discover how fashion works.' - Ashley Mears, Boston University (United States)Table of ContentsIntroduction Affirmation: Fashion as a Bridge between Individuals and Society Convergence: The Centralization of Trends Autonomy: The Emergence of Styles and their Dynamics Personalization: Fashion as Craft and Profession Symbolization: The Power of Brands Imperialization: The Empire(s) of Fashion

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Book SynopsisThis book presents key insights about the challenges and the approaches they applied. All companies are featured in 15 teachable case studies - ready to use in entrepreneurship and strategy courses - that represent a broad level of diversity with regard to countries, industries, topics, growth phases, challenges and internationalization strategies.Table of ContentsIntroduction PART I: CONQUERING INTERNATIONAL MARKETS FROM TRANSITION ECONOMIES: INSIGHTS AND REFLECTIONS 1. Entrepreneurship in Transition Economies 2. Overcoming Start-Up Challenges in Transition Economies 3. Overcoming a Negative Country-of-Origin Effect 4. Growth Strategies and Internationalization Patterns 5. From Lag Markets to Lead Markets PART II: CASE STUDIES OF INTERNATIONALLY SUCCESSFUL CEE COMPANIES CASE 1: ACE Enterprise: 'Drawing' out the Future CASE 2: Atlantic Grupa: Preparing For Leading in The New Europe CASE 3: Avangate: Preparing the Trans-Atlantic Jump CASE 4: Big Filter: Russian Filters in the International Market CASE 5: Fx3x: Star Performance without a Star Attitude CASE 6: Graphisoft: The Architecture of International Growth CASE 7: Estonia's Laser Diagnostic Instruments (LDI) AS: Beaming Towards Growth CASE 8: LINET: To Be an Object of Desire, Not of Choice CASE 9: The Masterplast Story: Constructing an Entrepreneurial Success Story CASE 10: Modesat Communications OÜ: Riding a Big Wave with a Small Boat CASE 11: Pipistrel: The Freedom of Flight CASE 12: PKF Betar Company: 'Meters' Away From Further Growth CASE 13: Russian Cosmetics*: 'Healing' Skin Care Products in Russia CASE 14: Selena Group: Internationalizing Through Multilocality CASE 15: SOLARIS Bus and Coach: A Bus Tour to Global Markets Appendix 1: The Research Project Appendix 2: Growth in Real GDP in Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic States and the CIS Appendix 3: Profiles: Firms and Entrepreneurs

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Book SynopsisKnowledge of Asian business is dominated by conventional wisdom, much of which has achieved the status of myth. Business, business culture and culture are entwined to draw the reader from the outside into becoming an Asian insider.Trade Review'The brilliant young writer on regional business strategies.' - Rowan Callick, Australian Financial Review '[Michael Backman] really understands why business evolved the way it did in Asia.' - The Economist 'Michael Backman, an expert on the overseas Chinese...' - former Prime Minister of Singapore, Goh Chok Tong 'Renowned author Michael Backman...Apt and cogent.' - Then Malaysian Transport Minister and MCA President, Ling Liong Sik '[Michael Backman] raises extraordinarily important questions about the national interest...' - Senator Susan KnowlesTable of ContentsThe Asian Insider: An Introduction PART 1: HOW IT REALLY WORKS Asian Family Connections PART 2: GOVERNMENT, THE RULE OF LAW & DEMOCRACY IN ASIA Is Democracy Always Good? Paying Peanuts: Politicians' Pay in Asia Police Corruption & the Rule of Law in Thailand Executions & Extra-Judicial Killings Government Statistics & Other Lies Thaksin Berlusconi & Silvio Shinawatra The End of Indonesia PART 3: SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA Why Singapore is Different: The Babas of Singapore Re-inventing Singapore? Singapore Inc. or Singapore Sink? Singapore's Thriving Sex Industry Diversity & Decency in Malaysia Rumours & Gossip in Malaysia Meet Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary PART 4: ISLAM, BUSINESS & ASIA Allahu Akbar! Islam in Asia Where do Asia's Muslims fit in? Southeast Asia's Arabs Pax Islamica : Malaysia and the Middle East PART 5: JAPAN, CHINA, INDIA & KOREA: ASIA'S MONOLITH ECONOMIES Land of the Setting Sun: The Inevitable Death of Japan The Law & China Is Booming China a Threat to Asia? Shanghai: China's Financial Capital And then there is Beijing... The Dalai Lama Eats Meat The Indian Way The World's Biggest Democracy Mumbai: India's Financial Capital India's Great Software Revolution India: Back Office to the World Stunning Korea Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis book examines government/regulatory responses to the Asian Financial Crisis which brought unprecedented financial turmoil for most East Asian countries. It provides thought-provoking insights on fundamental differences in the institutional and regulatory framework of 10 East Asian countries, including an assessment of the various corporate governance reforms after the crisis.Table of ContentsIntroduction and Overview; F.A.Gul & J.S.L.Tsui Shareholding Structures, Related Party Transactions and Corporate Governance in China; W-G.Zhang Governance in Family-Owned Hong Kong Corporations; J.S.L.Tsui & V.Scott Political Patronage, Cross-Holdings and Corporate Governance in Indonesia; E.R.Wulandari & A.R.Rahman Corporate Governance in Japan: Role of Banks, Keiretsus and Japanese Traditions; H.N.Higgins Paradoxes of Governance: Ownership and Control of Corporate Malaysia; E.T.Gomez Corporate Governance in the Philippines: Legal and Institutional Aspects and Impact on the 1997 Financial Crisis and its Aftermath; S.G.Lynn Corporate Governance in Singapore: Past, Present and Future; Y-T.Mak Chaebols and Corporate Governance in South Korea; F.C.Kim Relationship-Based Systems and Corporate Governance Reform in Taiwan; C-E.Ko & Y-H.Yeh Problems of Corporate Governance Reform in Thailand; D.Nikomborirak

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Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to analyze the nature of European and North American firms' business experience in India with a particular emphasis on understanding the causes of their successes and failure. This book strives to offer Western managers the knowledge they will need to succeed in business in India.Trade Review'Doing Business in India first demystifies the country for Western managers...and then lays out sensible ways by which Western managers can build their business efforts on such solid understanding. This book completely fulfills its promise of helping managers do business in India.' - Srinivasa Rangan, Professor of Strategy and International Business, Babson College, and Co-author of Strategic Alliances: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Globalization 'Very interesting, to the point, and of great value...this book will be a must for Western managers wanting to explore business opportunities in India.' - Theis S. Ulriksen, Commercial Counsellor, Royal Norwegian Embassy (ret.), Director, Innovation Norway (ret.) 'Very insightful, a real insider's account of how to manage people, government, institutions, and risk in India, with sensitivity to the cultural context in which Indian business works. The introductory chapters that provide a historical context as well are unique. The case studies, which contain up-to-date material, provide frameworks for multinational businessmen to create their own reference points.' - Rafiq Dossani, Senior Research Scholar, Stanford University, USATable of ContentsIndia: A Commercial History Perspective The Rise of India A Brief History of the Indian Software Industry Cultural Portrait Understanding India Strategizing Success in India Communicating with Indians Managing Relationships with the Indian Government Negotiating and Resolving Conflicts in India

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Book SynopsisThe Second Edition of International Business includes recent impacts on international business such as the financial crisis, Brexit and the changing political landscape, Chinese steel prices and the Panama Papers revelations. It includes two new chapters on understanding people and organizations in International Business as well as coverage of recent international reports from Amnesty, Oxfam and the World Bank. Conceived by Chris Grey as an antidote to conventional textbooks, each book in the Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap' series takes a core area of the curriculum and turns it on its head by providing a critical and sophisticated overview of the key issues and debates in an informal, conversational and often humorous way. Suitable for students of International Business, professionals working in global organizations and anyone curious about the workings of the international business world. Trade ReviewThis book is delightfully written and a pleasure to read. But more than that, it inspires reflection, invites reaction, ignites the imagination and summons the reader to take responsibility for our global world. After all, any book about international business is also a book about us. -- Professor Monika KosteraThe shipping containers that endlessly circulate the globe are propelled by theories, as well as desire and fuel oil. In this excellent little book, Cairns and Sliwa show us why these theories matter, and why everyone needs to understand international business. The future of our planet depends upon it. -- Professor Martin ParkerThis book contains a solid critique of key approaches in the field and a rich pool of alternative ideas for scholars who are interested in critical perspectives on international business. It provides a good read for the scholars, who are tired of the contents of leading international business textbooks that hardly capture the real life challenges which international managers and especially employees are dealing with in our ′brave new world′ of globalized capitalism. -- Professor Mike GeppertThis is not just a "fairly" interesting read. By unearthing the underlying (and often hidden) assumptions of International Business and also providing a grounding in the realities of "practical wisdom", the authors provide a fascinating way to introduce a complex and important topic. -- Professor Alfonso MontuoriInternational business, global trade and multinational companies are challenged more than ever. While proponents celebrate their contribution to the world’s economic prosperity, social progress and environmental integrity, critics point to malpractices, such as sweatshops, workers’ exploitation, modern slavery, unequal distribution of value, elites’ power, environmental degradation and social inequalities, all of which have been attributed to the rise of international business. George Cairns’ and Martyna Sliwa’s book is not only short and interesting, but offers an invaluable steer through the debates and controversies of the international business world. -- Steffen BöhmTable of ContentsIntroduction: Why We Feel the Need to Write This Particular Book on International Business Chapter 1: Classical and Neo-classical Theories of International Trade Chapter 2: Twentieth-Century Developments in Trade and Investment Theories Chapter 3: Institutions of International Business Chapter 4: The International Business Organization Chapter 5: The Dynamic Landscape of International Business Chapter 6: People in International Business Chapter 7: Understanding Organizations in the IB Environment Concluding remarks References

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Book SynopsisIf you''re on the internet, you''re already global. Now, get access to an innovative data-driven model for profitably expanding the international presence you already have.Companies looking to expand used to think about entering international markets, but today you''re global from the moment you create a website. Nataly Kelly, Chief Growth Officer at Rebrandly (a global tech company with customers in more than 100 countries) and former VP International Ops and Strategy at HubSpot, says now the goal should be market intensification?building on the presence you already have.Kelly''s MARACA model enables companies to distill the mass amounts of data available to determine if, how, and where they should expand by looking at three key areas of measurement:MA: market availability?the size of the market opportunity within a given countryRA: real-time analytics?data indicating how your company is currently performing in that marketCA: customer addressability?the measure of your company''s ability to address the market, no matter its sizeThe book is based on Kelly''s experiences with building a global business both at HubSpot and as a consultant, but also contains numerous examples from successful global companies of various sizes, such as Airbnb, Canva, Dashlane, GoStudent, Facebook, LinkedIn, Lottie Dolls, Netflix, Revolut, Teamwork, and Zoom. Including information on building a globally minded corporate culture, this is a complete strategic guide to discovering international growth opportunities.

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Book SynopsisAlongside burgeoning global business, which asserts its legality, ethics and social responsibility, there exists a dark side of shadow trades manifesting various shades of legitimacy. Not only do the latter’s corrupt practices, dubious supply chains and other illicit operations run in tandem with global business, these borderless trades intersect with economic structures and contribute to systems adopted by corporations, endorsed by neoliberal capitalism, that are often condoned by governments and unwittingly sustained by consumers. In a very real sense, all of us may be implicated in shadow trades through our work, consumption and citizenship. Even before we can begin to confront and constrain shadow trades, their business models first need to be identified and analysed in all their networked complexity, interconnectivity with global business and embeddedness within the world economy. Numerous hard questions need to be raised around enabling circumstances and responsibilities of stakeholders, as well as the winners and losers resulting from business globalisation and socio-economic inequities within and between countries. Providing background, evidence and analysis on select exemplars of shadow trades, this book provides graduate students of business, plus scholars in the social sciences, together with practitioners and policymakers, consumer groups and civil society, with an indispensable resource for critical engagement. Only through knowledge gained by research and advocacy for transparency can we begin to shed light on this dark side of global business, enabling all of us to grapple with activism against and collaborative action towards undermining all shadow trades. Amos Owen Thomas was a Docent / Reader in Marketing and International Business at Stockholm University until his recent retirementTrade ReviewInternational business texts typically focus upon everyday corporate activities and the various political, legal, and cultural environments to which they must adapt. These books do consider illicit practices, such as counterfeiting, that threaten companies, as well as some ethical, social responsibility, and sustainability issues, but generally tilt toward the sunny side of global commerce. In Shadow Trades: The Dark Side of Global Business, author Amos Owen Thomas introduces readers to a wide range of much more controversial, often despicable, business conduct that flourishes on a worldwide scale. Topics include exploitation of migrants and laborers, human organ trafficking, hazardous waste transhipment, the global arms trade, money laundering, and much more. Thomas’ writing is engaging, and his chapters end with a variety of sources – research works, executive books, informational websites, and documentary videos – for further study. Shadow Trades will make a nice supplement for international business, management, and marketing classes. -- Terrence H. Witkowski, Professor of Marketing and Director, International Business Program, College of Business, California State University, USAShadow Trades takes on the existence and growth of illegal markets from a business perspective. Labour exploitation, organ transplant tourism, environmental crimes, waste transhipment, arms trafficking, money laundering, and related dark markets are examined, using available data and careful analysis of the relationships among legal and illicit markets, businesses, and government activity in alternately ignoring or facilitating this largely hidden activity. The consequences of this situation for legitimate business and broader economic development are discussed, as are the actions that might be taken to improve the contemporary situation globally. Good insights into some bad behavior, and the reasons why it continues to thrive. -- Jay S. Albanese, Professor and Criminologist, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USAThe legitimate global capitalist financial and business world lives in creative co-existence with its dark alter ego. As this book demonstrates, these shadow trades haunt capitalism and complicit government as viruses. These co-inhabit spaces with hosts such that management, healthcare and environmentalism have their converse in exploited labour, organ harvesting and waste dumping. Amos Owen Thomas is bold enough to take a fierce analytical torch to this murky admixture in a book that will become a mainstream source for business and business educators -- David Weir, Professor, York Business School, York St John University, UKThis book makes a great addition to the literature on CSR and Business Ethics, filling one of the gaps that have existed in management knowledge. I believe that there are still no credible books in this area for education and training purposes on the market. Dr Thomas’ book will certainly be a welcome addition to what we have now at business schools around the globe. -- Samuel O Idowu, Deputy CEO, Global Corporate Governance Institute, UKThis is a very important book on a subject typically ignored in management education. The author′s unique perspectives and insights make for a vital contribution to our knowledge. It is important for students and the general public to understand these challenges, so I hope the book gets some traction in academia and beyond. -- Laurence Chalip, Professor, Director, School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management George Mason University, Virginia, USACompelling and original, Shadow Trades exposes the criminogenic nature of international capitalism. The spectres of fraud, violence and coercion lurk on every page. Essential reading for all scholars of critical globalization studies. -- Leo McCann, Professor of Management, University of York, UKDriving directly to the heart of crime, greed and desperation, the author explains the interactions between leading world countries and companies profiting from illegal activities to economically disadvantaged countries mired in political conflict and military rule. Shadow Trades describes how UN, laws, international conventions and interventions are circumvented by ingenious yet, corrupt means to the detriment of every living creature on this planet. -- Colleen Clarke, Professor Emeritus, Minnesota State University, Mankato, USA Author, Stealing HistoryAmos Owen Thomas addresses a fascinating collection of cross border business activities that provide a rich source of material for discussing business ethics and corporate social responsibility. By highlighting these examples of cross border activity that are either illegal or at the margins of social acceptance, the book provides a unique source for reflecting on contemporary international economic value creation with a dark side. -- Johan Lindeque, Assistant Professor of Strategy, University of Amsterdam Business School, NetherlandsProfessor Amos Owen Thomas′s book on dark trade makes a tremendous contribution to uncovering an important phenomenon of economy that has been little known. -- Tony Fang, Professor, Stockholm Business School, Stockholm University, SwedenA very interesting and novel book on the illegitimate aspects of international trade. Arguably, economic globalization has accelerated the growth in international trade globally in recent decades. But, it is assumed that globalisation fosters only legitimate trade. Hence, there is not much consideration in the international business literature about the dark side of international trade. This timely book sheds a much needed light on issues such as human trafficking, money laundering, waste management and arms trade. It provides an excellent critique of the push and pull migration theories underlying these shadow trades and illuminates our understanding of the global human resource implications of these unsavoury/disreputable trades. A must read for academics, practitioners, government official, policy makers and social activists. -- Yaw Debrah, Professor, School of Management, Swansea University, UKShadow Trades makes fascinating reading. We know the dark side of international business exists but perhaps understandably it is rarely examined objectively and analytically by academics or taught as part of university degree programmes. Dr. Thomas should be congratulated, therefore, not just for a clearly written, compelling text, but for the way he has researched and addressed this much neglected topic. The text contains a the wealth of information that will be of interest to practitioners, policy makers and all those concerned with social responsibility, as well as academics and students of international business. -- David A. Kirby, Holder of The Queen′s Award for Enterprise Promotion, UK. Former Vice President (Enterprise and Community Service), The British University in Egypt. Honorary Professor, Almaty UniversiThis book, Shadow Trades is unlike any other book on business ethics. It belongs to class of its own in several ways. First it covers several ethical topics ranging from business, medicine, human trafficking, environment, hazardous recycling, military contracting and money laundering; all in the global landscape. Second, and perhaps even more important, the writing style and easy-to-follow narrative ensures that the book will engage students and the various audiences. Third, it is an intelligent, quietly provocative book touching upon, though tangentially, on controversial social-economic issues such as imperialism, capitalism and Marxian philosophy. Fourth and finally, the skilful use of language makes the book even more appealing to serious as well as leisure readers. -- Edward E. Marandu, Professor of Marketing, Faculty of Business University of BotswanaShadow Trades is a must-read for all who are interested in gaining insights into the power and influence that access to finite, valuable resources benefits those who achieve it by any means available. Moreover, this book provides well-documented cases, including from recent Middle East history, of how various players, often foreign, take advantage of the woes that afflict developing countries to threaten lives and disrupt whole regions. -- Nabil Sultan, Visiting Professor at SERVUS, Free University of Amsterdam. Formerly Dean, College of Business Administration, A′Sharqiyah University, Oman.Shadow Trades could not come at a more opportune time - as we’re flooded with news of social and racial disparities brought to light by the pandemic, Mexico’s shelters overwhelmed by migrants hoping to cross the US border, mass school kidnappings in northern Nigeria, Indian farmers demonstrating against the new agriculture laws leaving them unprotected from the greedy private sector. Shadow Trades goes a step further to reveal many dire causes and effects of neo-colonialism and call out for action. Eye-opening, informative, a must-read for anyone who chooses not to remain ignorant, "Shadow Trades" is looking to convince us to get involved, and to persuade the government and corporations to take meaningful action and place the protection of human rights above profit. It is unfortunate that we still need this training in our humanity, and while this level of clarity can be shocking, it is perhaps necessary. -- Maria Yannakea, Stockholm Business School; Marketing Operations Manager, CBS Interactive, USADespite an increased focus on CSR and business ethics, shadow trades are thriving underneath the legitimate surface of global business. Human trafficking, resource pilfering and money laundering co-exist alongside seemingly legitimate trades, often benefiting from a symbiotic relationship. Dr Thomas’ book examines the business models of shadow trades and the complex ways in which illicit activities underpin the global economy. The murky aspects of capitalism are rarely discussed in business ethics classes, which is why Shadow Trades is an important and timely contribution to management literature. Calling for transparency and action, Shadow Trades is an invitation to scholars, practitioners and consumers to disarm the dark side of international trade. -- Robyn Belak, Stockholm Business School; Digital Marketing Manager, Stora Enso, SwedenWhat a fantastic page turner! Whether you are an academic looking for sources about the topic or whether you are passionate about ethical business I highly recommend this book. If you are a business leader I especially recommend this read, it will challenge your company’s values and culture and start some healthy boardroom conversations. I loved how Dr Thomas always had this ability of taking complex, multi-faceted topics and making them so simple and relatable to an academic, an executive keen on making a difference or an average consumer wanting to make informed, ethical choices. I particularly liked how this book emphasises the role of investigative journalism to drive accountability to businesses, governments and help consumers make informed choices. -- Maya Rigg, Maastricht School of Management; Chief Executive Officer, Elite Havens, SingaporeThis book provides a great overview on illegal practices and issues of the current business environment, which are a result of the products and services we use in our everyday life. Topics such as labour exploitation, environment degradation and money laundering (and many more) are analysed and permit to gain critical knowledge on today′s business practices. I can recommend this book to everyone who is linked to the business world (students, lecturers, managers...) as it enables you to become critical towards common business practices and to recognise and understand the shadow trades behind those. Moreover, it can be a source of inspiration for further research in this mostly undiscussed area of today′s business world. -- Jonathan Ribeiro, Copenhagen Business School; Demand Activation Assistant, Mars, GermanyTable of ContentsChapter 1: Charting the Borderless Chapter 2: Darkness Enlightened Chapter 3: Irregular Migration & Labour Exploitation Chapter 4: Transplant Tourism & Organs Acquisition Chapter 5: Resource Pilferage & Environment Degradation Chapter 6: Waste Transhipment & Hazardous Recycling Chapter 7: Arms Conveyance & Military Contracting Chapter 8: Financial Sleight & Money Laundering Chapter 9: Tracking Cross-Currents Chapter 10: Imperative of Engagement

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Book SynopsisEducating Social Entrepreneurs: From Idea Generation to Business Plan Formulation appears at a time of unprecedented environmental disasters, natural resources depletion, and significant failure of governments and global businesses to attend to worldwide social problems. In this era of downsizing, restructuring, and social changes, notions of traditional venture creation and the ways of creating social values have been challenged. We draw on examples from various parts of the business world and societies to prepare students, scholars, and entrepreneurial managers to deal with the challenges presented by a new and diverse business environment to create business plan for a social venture. Illuminating trouble-some aspects of the global social and business worlds, this workbook comprises two volumes that covers key issues. Students, scholars, and entrepreneurs who want to help a world of multiple disparities by dealing with social entrepreneurship will find this to be beneficial reading.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most important yet least understood organizations in the world, the WTO is a lynchpin of globalization, allowing us to enjoy products and services from around the globe. However, it also lays bare the frailty of many industries, leading some to claim that it stokes unemployment and harms the developing world. In this engaging introduction, David Collins examines the goals of the WTO and the difficulties experienced by member countries struggling to adapt to the pressures of globalization. Refuting the argument that the WTO should expand its mandate to cover wider social issues, Collins demonstrates how this would confuse the organization’s primary objective – to liberalize international trade. With case studies straight from the headlines and clear explanations of complex issues like regional trade agreements and currency manipulation, this lucid exposition is an essential insight into what the WTO does and how it fits into the world we know. Trade Review“A refreshingly accessible introduction to the World Trade Organization and the contemporary challenges that it faces. This book will become an important first reference point for both students and members of the general public interested in learning about the WTO and the way that it affects their lives.” -- Andrew Lang, Professor of Law, London School of Economics“A wonderful little book packed with useful information and explanations... Students and those new to international trade law will absolutely love this.” -- Bryan Mercurio, Professor of Law and Associate Dean (Research), Chinese University of Hong Kong“A concise and insightful introduction to the intricacies of a poorly understood institution. Using a jargon-free style and focusing on what matters most, this guide to the WTO provides the reader with a superb compass to navigate through a maze of multilateral trade agreements, institutional provisions and dispute settlement rules. An invaluable tool for anyone interested in learning what the WTO is about.” -- Dr Gabriel Gari, Senior Lecturer in International Economic Law, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London“Commendable, clear and thoughtful. This will make it much easier for the non-expert to understand the organization.” -- David A. Gantz, Samuel M. Fegtly Professor of Law and Co-Director, International Trade and Business Law Program, University of Arizona

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Book SynopsisRelationships of individual and groups among three-plus firms represent the cornerstone concept in business-to-business (B2B) contexts. The three-plus firms include manufacturer-supplier to manufacturer-customer to distributor-customer, and facilitators (e.g., transportation and management consulting firms). The common thread of the five papers in this volume is that making sense and achieving deep knowledge of three-plus B2B relationships are necessary antecedents for achieving high operating effectiveness, high (on-time) efficiency, and sustaining profits for each firm in these relationships. As the titles of the five papers imply, reading the volume provides deep insights into the specifics of how high performing three-plus B2B relationships influences these three major objectives of the firm: National Cultures? Impacts on Western Industrial Buyer-Seller Relational Process Models; Developing Guanxi Relations; Industrial Buyer-Seller Relations in a Chinese Context; Adaptation in Business Contexts; Working Triadic Relationships; How Do Managers See It? Capturing Practitioner Theories via Network Pictures.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface. The Impact of National Culture on Western Industrial Buyer-Seller Relational Process Models. Developing Guanxi Relations. The Development of Industrial Buyer-Seller Relations in a Chinese Context. Adaptation in Business Contexts: Working Triadic Relationships. How do Managers See it? Capturing Practitioner Theories via Network Pictures. Deep Knowledge of B2B Relationships Within and Across Borders. Advances in Business Marketing & Purchasing. Deep Knowledge of B2B Relationships Within and Across Borders. Copyright page.

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Book SynopsisDifference in the levels of progress between developed and developing countries poses significant challenges for firms from the developing world to operate successfully in markets in the developed world. However, as globalization deepens, firms in the developing world, like their counterparts in the developed world, are forced to look for markets outside of their domestic environment. Increasingly, firms in developing countries will have no choice but to look for markets in large and wealthy developed countries in addition to other similar developing countries. International Business Blunders will provide direct evidence from CEOs and international business managers within firms that have moved from their domestic market in the developing world to do business in the developed world. The insights from these cases will serve as invaluable lessons for other firms that are seeking to enter these physically and psychically distant markets. By highlighting the blunders that are made by firms that have braved entering markets in developed countries, this book will provide pedagogical examples of how to minimize the blunders that future managers might make. The book will serve as a valuable tool for international business managers, students in MBA programmes, and also scholars who are researching and writing in the area of business and management.Trade ReviewThis book describes mistakes made in international business, focusing on firms that are considered Third World Multinationals, those in resource-poor locations, with limited financial capital and technological capabilities. It concentrates on those in developing states of the Caribbean that have decided to do business in markets in developed countries in North America, Western Europe, and developed Asia. It describes blunders in marketing, finance, human resources, supply chain and production, and business-to-government relationships, along with lessons learned. Chapters discuss the literature on mistakes made by firms in the area of focus, specific blunders as reported by firms, and blunders made by other firms in the wider international business arena, ending with a chapter on lessons that can be learned by future managers who are aspiring to expand their business to markets in large developed countries. -- Annotation ©2019 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Historicising and Theorising the Multinational Corporation Chapter 3. Marketing Blunders Chapter 4. Finance Blunders Chapter 5. Human Resources Blunders Chapter 6. Supply Chain and Production Blunders Chapter 7. Business to Government Relationships Blunders Chapter 8. Lessons Learnt and Concluding Thoughts

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Book SynopsisStrategic disruptors in companies and economies, including blockchain technology, big data, and artificial intelligence, can contribute to the creation of new business opportunities, jobs, and growth. Research is needed on the impacts of these disruptors in Asia, as well as analyses on new business ecosystems and policy implications. Global Challenges and Strategic Disruptors in Asian Businesses and Economies presents a rich collection of chapters that explore and discuss the state of the art, emerging topics, challenges, and success factors in business, big data, innovation, and technology in Asia. The book explores how the internet of things, big data, and artificial intelligence can provide solutions for global challenges and companies. Including topics on digital economy, strategic management, and information technologies, this book is ideal for managing directors, general managers, corporate heads of firms, politicians, executives, entrepreneurs, academicians, decision makers, policymakers, researchers, and students looking to enhance their understanding and collaboration in business, disruptive innovation, and technology in Asia.

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Book SynopsisDecades of stagnating demand for beer and the emergence of global brewing conglomerates had seen many of Britain’s longstanding breweries disappear and a decline in the diversity of beer styles on offer. However, following similar developments in the USA and Australia, the emergence of new craft breweries in the UK, producing small batch beers in an ever-increasing range of styles has re-vitalised the industry. Supporting employment both within brewing and hospitality while contributing to the cultural and economic fabric of society, the emergence of this craft beer revolution deserves greater scholarly attention than it has received to date. Researching Craft Beer enhances theoretical and practical understandings of craft beer both within the UK and beyond. This edited collection is interdisciplinary in nature and will appeal to a wide range of scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts of craft beer. Chapters authored from a range of business, sociology and law perspectives examine the production, sale, values, serving and cultural significance of craft beer. The volume offers insights for aspiring and present owners of breweries, those looking to open a craft beer bar as well as other beer researchers the volume offers a prescient assessment of historic, present, and likely future developments within the sector.Table of ContentsForeword; Thomas Thurnell-Read Chapter 1. Introduction: Researching Craft Beer; Holly Patrick-Thomson, Daniel Clarke, Vaughan Ellis, and David Weir Part 1. Making and Selling Craft Beer Chapter 2. Behind the Beer: An Examination of ‘Entrepreneurial’ Motives for Starting a Craft Brewery; Vaughan Ellis and James Richards Chapter 3. Strategies for Success? Market Entry Strategies of New Craft Beer Producers; Des Quinn, Vaughan Ellis, and James Richards Chapter 4. Illuminating Craft Brewers’ Experiences of Dealing with Covid-19 and Making Fresh Sense of what Covid-19 can do To/For Craft Beer: An Intègraphic Approach; Daniel Clarke, James Bowden, and Keith Dinnie Chapter 5. The Artful Science of Crafting Ale: Discussing the Finer Nuances of Making and Selling Beer; Victoria Ellis-Vowles Part 2. Values of Craft Beer Production Chapter 6. Collaborative Resistance: How a Craft Beer Scene was built through Sharing and Nurturing Relationships; James Cunningham and Simon S. Fraser Chapter 7. The Promise and Perils of taking Craft Beer International; Pavlina Jasovska Chapter 8. Talking Equity, Taking Action: A Conversation with Jess Griego of Bosque Brewing; Eli R. Wilson Part 3. Serving Craft Beer Chapter 9. Assessing Quality in Craft Beer: Style Guides and Taste Descriptions in Beer Judging Practice; Steven Wright Chapter 10. From ‘Wet Led’ to ‘Dry Led’: Food and the Contested Framing of Alcohol Establishments; Jed Meers Chapter 11. From Connoisseur to Community: The Evolution of the Brewery Tap Room; Phil Mellows Part 4. Craft Beer Communities Chapter 12. Come One, Come All? The Impact of Craft Breweries on Revitalisation and Community-Building; Perttu Salovaara Chapter 13. Motivations Behind Craft Beer Online Buying Habits among Italian Millennials; Sergio Rivaroli, Martin Hingley, and Roberta Spadoni Chapter 14. Instagram Vs Reality: Chatting Craft Beer Communities with Roy Herd of The Blunt Chisel Brewery; Holly Patrick-Thomson

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Book SynopsisDespite the increased research interest in tourism in Asia, most research has focused on the key destinations (China, Macau, Hong Kong, Thailand), while neglecting other destinations which are less well explored. Little is known about the marketing efforts and practices, along with the successes and challenges, countries in the East and Southeast Asia have been experiencing. This book aims to address this oversight by exploring the marketing approaches, techniques and tools used by various countries in the region both collectively and individually to manage their tourism offerings and position them in the global tourism market: China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Vietnam.It offers a contemporary and insightful look at the various case studies in East and Southeast Asia using inter-disciplinary perspectives and a range of methodological approaches and tools. The book: Provides case studies developed by tourism researchers who are experts in their researched context countries; Focuses on several countries at different stage of development; Explores specific marketing strategies in East and Southeast Asian destinations, considering global trends and forces to fully understand the marketing environment.The book will be of interest to tourism marketing researchers, practitioners, academics, undergraduate and postgraduate students who will find these insightful contemporary case studies useful in the classroom.

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Book SynopsisOver the past two decades, increasing attention has been paid to the concept of business diplomacy. This is becoming more important for multinational corporations (MNCs) as they deal with an increasingly demanding and dynamic international business arena. Despite the growing literature on this phenomenon, there is no sound theory-based business diplomacy model that can help to understand MNCs' relationship-building activities in the global society and provide a normative, moral guide for MNCs on how to conduct business diplomacy successfully. In Business Diplomacy by Multinational Corporations, Huub Ruël turns to Catholic Social Thought (CST), an intellectual tradition extending back 2000 years that promotes the key principles of human dignity, the common good, solidarity and subsidiarity. According to CST, a business is a community of people and its purpose is to serve the common good. This clearly diverges from the dominant shareholder view of business and CST provides a basis for a normative business diplomacy model. This in turn provides a clear, distinctive instrument for MNCs to reflect on their purpose and role in the global society while also guiding and directing their relationship-building actions with other actors in the global society. This book is essential reading for researchers studying ethics and morality from an international business viewpoint.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Multinational Corporations in a Dynamic International Business Arena Chapter 3. Business Diplomacy: A Review of the Literature and a Definition Chapter 4. Catholic Social Thought (CST) as a Source for a Business Diplomacy Model Chapter 5. Toward a CST-based Model of Business Diplomacy Chapter 6. Discussion and Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis fourteenth volume in the PIBR series is dedicated to Professor Peter Buckley, OBE, whose creative contributions to IB theory and practice over many decades are unmatched. His scientific oeuvre has continued to grow, both in depth and breadth, and reflects an evolving level of scholarly resilience that has kept pace with the increasing Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA) characteristics of the modern environment of international business. The VUCA dimensions of the business environment that face both managers and policy makers are amplified by a wide variety of unpredictable social, economic, political and technological forces, such as: inter alia, the (post-great-recession) rise of populism; growing anti-European sentiment in the European Union; increasing protectionism; a slowdown in growth of emerging markets; the rise of the digital economy, and many more. These trends affect the competitive position of nations and firms. He present volume focuses on the threats and opportunities created by the VUCA-trends for multinational enterprises (MNEs), small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), and international new ventures (INVs), along the following five headings: IB scholarship in a VUCA world. New Perspectives on the Interplay between Firms and the Non-Market. New Governance Challenges in International Business. New Contexts for Newly Internationalizing Firms. Contemporary Management Perspectives in IB Research. Trade ReviewThis volume brings together 24 chapters by researchers from around the world, who address the challenges multinational enterprises face when expanding or repositioning themselves in the global environment in the context of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). They first discuss international business in the VUCA environment, including the role of international business theory in an uncertain world, the optimal location of plants by a global firm, risk and uncertainty in the international context, and the VUCA approach and the global factory model. The next section addresses the relationship between firms and the non-market, including trade policy uncertainties and implications for global value chains, the role of intergovernmental organizations in shaping country institutional environments, the effects of introducing a tariff on trade in the automotive sector, adaptation strategies of European Union enterprises affected by sanctions on Russia, and whether fewer trade barriers and more economic freedom lead to better functioning societies. Subsequent sections cover new governance challenges in international business, including macro-environmental dynamism and its impact on a firm's risk management, the relationship between firms' top management teams and internationalization complexity, alternatives firms can use after the initial relocation of manufacturing abroad, the role of institutional context in backshoring decisions, and multinational enterprises and poverty in Europe, as well as the context of new international business operations, including early internationalizing firms, the role of the technological environment in facilitating international venturing of emerging market firms through entrepreneurial transformation, the role of market uncertainties in the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises, and the internationalization of social enterprises. The final section describes the future of the global mobile telecommunications industry, managing ambidexterity using networking, talent management in Brazil and Russia, institutional effects on ownership in cross-border acquisitions by African firms, adaptation to foreign markets, and the impacts of institutional distance on the multinationality level of firms from developing countries. The book is based on the conferences of the European International Business Academy. -- Copyright 2019 * Portland, OR *Table of ContentsPreface: Peter Buckley - A Tribute; Introduction: Progress in International Business Research in and Increasingly VUCA World; Rob van Tulder, Barbara Jankowska and Alain Verbeke Chapter 1. The Role of International Business Theory in an Uncertain World; Peter Buckley; Part I. International Business in a VUCA Environment; Chapter 2. The Impossibility of International Business; Mark Casson; Chapter 3. The firms of our times: risk and uncertainty; Peter W. Liesch and Lawrence S. Welch; Chapter 4. Can VUCA help us generate new theory within international business?; L. Jeremy Clegg, Hinrich Voss and Liang Chen; Part II. New Perspectives on the Interplay between Firms and the Non-Market Chapter 5. Production Switching and Vulnerability to Protectionism; Ari Van Assche and Byron Gangnes; Chapter 6. Institutional Schisms: Understanding the Role that Intergovernmental Organizations Have in Shaping Country Institutional Environments; Kristin Brandl, Luis Dau and Elizabeth Moore; Chapter 7. The Future of Transatlanticism - Effects of a Rise of US Import Tariffs on exports in the German Automotive Sector. A quantitative, data driven approach; Moritz Kath and Natalia Ribberink; Chapter 8. Passive, aggressive or creative? Adjustment strategies of companies affected by sanctions; Beata Stępień and Patrick Weber; Chapter 9. How Economic Freedom Affects Transaction Costs; Bruno Buscariolli Pereira and Jorge Manoel Teixeira Carneir; Part III. New Governance Challenges in International Business Chapter 10. Macroenvironmental dynamism and firm risk management - an exploratory investigation; Florian Klein, Jonas Puck and Martin Weiss; Chapter 11. Top Management Team Influence on Firms' Internationalization Complexity; Stefano Elia, Peder Greve, Tommaso Vallone, Daniele Marinelli and Lisa Longoni; Chapter 12. What happens after offshoring? A comprehensive framework; Marco Bettiol, Maria Chiarvesio, Eleonora Di Maria, Cristina Di Stefano and Luciano Fratocchi; Chapter 13. The role of institutional context in backshoring decisions; Lise Lillebrygfjeld Halse, Bella Belerivana Nujen and Hans Solli-Sæther; Chapter 14. Multinationals and the European poor. Reverse knowledge transfer or ad hoc solutions?; Antonella Zucchella and Serena Malvestito; Part IV. New Contexts for Newly Internationalizing Firms Chapter 15. Born globals or born regionals? A study of 32 early internationalizing SMEs; Sara Melén, Emilia Rovira Nordman and Daniel Tolstoy; Chapter 16. Facilitating International Venturing of Emerging Market Firms through Entrepreneurial Transformation: Contingent Role of Technological Environment; Chen Han and Bo Bernhard Nielsen; Chapter 17. Uncertainty and decision-making in SME internationalization: the importance of control, prediction, and knowledge; Luis Oliveira, Wensong Bai, Martin Johanson, Milena Ratajczak-Mrozek and Barbara Francioni; Chapter 18. The internationalization of early stage social enterprises; Tiina Ritvala and Rilana Riikkinen ; Part V. Contemporary Management Perspectives in IB Research Chapter 19. VUCA and the Future of the Global Mobile Telco Industry; Angels Dasi, Frank Elter, Paul Gooderham and Torben Pedersen; Chapter 20. Managing ambidexterity using networking perspective – added value or necessity? Empirical evidence from Poland; Joanna Radomska, Przemysław Wołczek and Susana Costa e Silva; Chapter 21. Exploring the context-specific talent management practices and their link to firm's absorptive capacity in emerging markets: Brazil vs Russia; Marina Latukha, Louisa Selivanovskikh and Maria Laura Maclennan; Chapter 22. Institutional effects on the ownership in cross-border acquisitions by African firms; João Neves de Carvalho Santos, Manuel Portugal Ferreira and José Carlos Rodrigues; Chapter 23. When does adaptation to foreign markets matter? An institutional approach to the internationalization of post-transition economy firms; Mariola Ciszewska-Mlinarič and Piotr Trąpczyński; Chapter 24. Outward foreign direct investment and multinationality of emerging multinationals; Mohamed Amal and Huaru Kang

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Book SynopsisWe are living in a unique "geo" age, where geography is appreciated again. The 21st century encompasses political and economic games where the multi-polar world, a new world order, and a new value system combine to develop new actors and new Industries. Business leaders are focusing more and more on global social issues, putting pressure on international political decisions such as the Space Race, global warming and migration. The 21st century is the era of knowledge & creativity (technology + knowledge + geography = "techknowledgeography" or Geofusion) where education and innovation are the most important investment. Knowledge is the currency of the future. When drawn with knowledge, the map of 21st century can be utilized to discover and conform to this new world! This book helps to explain how `Geofusion' provides the opportunities, which can give lasting value to the world.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a timely guide on what constitutes effective leadership in Africa. It explores how today’s leaders in Africa perceive their role, the challenges they experience, and how they operate effectively as leaders. In the era of globalization, there is an increasing need to offer guidance on how leaders can adjust their leadership style to suit situational contexts. Drawing on case study and survey data, this book illustrates to scholars and leaders worldwide the vision of leadership that is emerging in Africa. It will contribute to the development of a new community of global leaders, integrating cutting-edge knowledge on leadership development in Africa.Trade Review“This book examines leadership through a new lens, demonstrating a high level of scientific analysis through an interdisciplinary approach addressing both theory and practice. Scholars, graduate students, and nongovernmental organizations, as well as policy makers in government will find the book very rewarding.” (Felix Kiruthu, Governance, Vol. 34, 2021)Table of ContentsContents 1. Introduction Eva Jordans, Bettina Ng’weno and Helen Spencer-Oatey Part 1: Foundations 2. Global leadership: key concepts and frameworks Helen Spencer - Oatey 3. Leadership in Africa: Past, Present & Future Perspectives Estelle-Marie Heussen – Montgomery and Eva Jordans 4. The Historical, Political and Demographic Context of Leadership in Africa Bettina Ng’weno Part 2: Case Studies and Survey findings 5. Methodology Eva Jordans and Helen Spencer-Oatey 6. Young Leaders transforming Science in Ghana Yaw Bediako and Eva Jordans 7. Leadership and culture in corporate organisations in Nigeria Ike Nwankwo, Estelle-Marie Heussen - Montgomery and Eva Jordans 8. Bridging the generation gap: Perceptions of leadership by senior and young leaders in Tanzania Mwatima Juma and Eva Jordans 9. Changing leadership perceptions: Leaders in the private sector in Kenya Kanini Mutooni, Bettina Ng’weno and Eva Jordans 10. Emerging People-oriented Leadership in Rural development in Rwanda Joseph K. Nsabimana and Eva Jordans 11. Leadership development needs and experiences: Survey findings Helen Spencer-Oatey and Daniel Dauber Part 3: Implications and applications 12. Understanding leadership and its development in Africa Eva Jordans, Bettina Ng’weno and Helen Spencer-Oatey

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Book SynopsisInternationalizing your firm presents both exciting opportunities and daunting challenges, regardless of your industry. While strategy will vary from firm to firm, this book provides a solid set of decision-making tools that will support you as you take your company global. Starting with the most important step – cultivating a truly international perspective in your senior management team – it sets out the pros and cons of each choice you will face as you define and shape a global strategy. With a pragmatic toolkit provided at the end of each chapter, The Art of Going Global will help to improve your decision-making capabilities in relation to a range of challenges, including:· Selecting foreign markets · Adapting your business model· Navigating uncertain global markets· Managing across cultures· Choosing between entry mode options With case studies and insights illustrating how to apply each toolkit, this book is ideal for practitioners, MBA students, and those in executive education. It will help you to consider a variety of alternative solutions for key managerial decisions on internationalization, the costs and benefits of different strategic scenarios, and ultimately drive you to create a clear global vision for your firm. Table of Contents1. Is Your Business Reaching its Full Potential in Global Markets?.- 2. Global E-E-E Mindset: Empathy, Ethics and Engagement.- 3. How to Enter a Foreign Market.- 4. Implementing Internationalization Strategy: People's Issue.

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Book SynopsisHuawei Goes Global provides a much-needed, comprehensive, and scholarly examination of the business environment and the striving global operations of China’s technology giant. With theoretical research, case studies, data analysis, and empirical studies, this two-volume work tells a fascinating story of internationalization in an emerging economy. As one of the most powerful Chinese companies in the global economy, the largest global telecommunications-equipment producer and a leading consumer-electronics manufacturer, Huawei is a great example of the globalization of the Chinese enterprises in the twenty-first century.In Volume I, scholars critically examine the rise of Huawei as a Chinese global enterprise from the political economy and public policy perspectives, as well as Huawei’s development strategies, innovations, and talent management. In Volume II, multiple authors carefully study the growth of Huawei from regional and geopolitical perspectives, and its corporate communication and crisis management. Within the framework of the trade conflicts between China and the US, controversies over economic sanctions, intellectual property disputes, and espionage and cyber security concerns, this groundbreaking work makes an important contribution to both academic literature and the ongoing public discourse on Huawei.Volume II is available here: https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030475789Table of ContentsTable of Contents 1. Introduction: From Local Dominance to Global Challenge Ilan Alon, Wenxian Zhang, and Christoph Lattemann Part I. The Political Economy & the Public Policy Perspectives of Huawei’s Globalization 2. The International Political Economy of Huawei’s Global and Domestic Environment Thomas D. Lairson 3. Weaponizing Globalization: Chinese High-tech in the Crosshairs of Geopolitics – The Case of Huawei Francis Schortgen 4. Helping Hands for Huawei: Dialing into China’s Technology Policy to Understand Its Contemporary Support for Huawei Jean-Marc F. Blanchard 5. All under Huawei: China’s Vision for a Tech-Sinica Shirley Ze Yu Part II. The Rise of Huawei as a Chinese Global Enterprise 6. Could Huawei Rise the Highest against the Wind? Denise Tsang and David Fuschi 7. Huawei’s Expansion into the Global South: A Path toward Alternative Globalization? Yun Wen 8. Analyzing Huawei as a Chinese Multinational Operating in Three Worlds: Domestic Policy Instrument, Global Economic Agent, and Foreign Policy Target Duane Windsor 9. Huawei's Expansion and Nokia's Retreat: What Lessons Can We Learn? Anders Kjellman, Xiaohua Yang, Xiaobo Wu, and Sun-young Park Part III. Huawei’s Development Strategies, Innovations, and Talent Management 10. Huawei's Long March to Global Leadership: Joint Innovation Strategy from the Periphery to the Center Manuel Hensman and Guangyan Liu 11. Huawei’s Global Quest to Catch-up: Internationalizing R&D by Using Greenfield Investments Kerstin J. Schaefer 12. Independent or Interdependent Innovation: The Case of Huawei Xingkun Liang and Yue Xu 13. Huawei at Bay? A View on Dependency Theory in the Information Age Laura Kirste and Dirk Holtbrügge 14. Managing Foreign High-end Talents at Huawei David W. Hall and Ting Ren

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Book SynopsisHuawei Goes Global provides a much-needed, comprehensive, and scholarly examination of the business environment and the striving global operations of China’s technology giant. With theoretical research, case studies, data analysis, and empirical studies, this two-volume work tells a fascinating story of internationalization in an emerging economy. As one of the most powerful Chinese companies in the global economy, the largest global telecommunications-equipment producer and a leading consumer-electronics manufacturer, Huawei is a great example of the globalization of the Chinese enterprises in the twenty-first century. In Volume I, scholars critically examine the rise of Huawei as a Chinese global enterprise from the political economy and public policy perspectives, as well as Huawei’s development strategies, innovations, and talent management. In Volume II, multiple authors carefully study the growth of Huawei from regional and geopolitical perspectives, and its corporate communication and crisis management. Within the framework of the trade conflicts between China and the US, controversies over economic sanctions, intellectual-property disputes, and espionage and cyber security concerns, this groundbreaking work makes an important contribution to both academic literature and the ongoing public discourse on Huawei.Volume II is available here: https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030475635Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Market Entry Strategies of Huawei in Germany and the Russian Federation from a Network Theory Perspective Mario Glowik 2. Huawei’s Growth Strategies and Challenges in Russia Tatyana Tsukanova 3. Huawei in Central and Eastern Europe: Strategic Partner or Potential Threat? Ágnes Szunomár, Joanna Karas and Lulia Monica Oehier-Sincai 4. Crouching Tiger in a Transition Economy: Development of Huawei’s Operations in Poland Krzysztof Klincewicz, Laura Zoboli, Magdalena Marczewska 5. Huawei in Canada: Doing Business in the Midst of Game of Thrones Hadi Chapardar, William Wei and Houssam Chamseddine 6. Huawei-Mexico: Between the Construction of Upgrading and the Uncertainty Caused Jorge Carrillo & Jordy Micheli 7. Partners in Development: Latin America Provides Space for Growth Miguel Pérez Ludeña 8. Exemplar Partner or Controversial Outsider? Huawei’s Strategic Engagement in Oceania Jake Lin 9. Huawei’s Carrier Business in Southeast Asia Serina Al Haddad and Sheryll Namingit 10. Huawei Goes to India: Can the Dragon and the Elephant Marry? Deepraj Mukherjee 11. Assessing the Impact of the Huawei Brand on the Information Communication Technology infrastructure of Ghana Kwame Ohene Djan and Wilberforce Owusu-Ansah 12. Huawei’s Linkages with Local Firms in Tanzania: Idiosyncratic Benefits and Risks Deusdedit Rwehumbiza Part V. Huawei’s Crisis Management, Branding, and Corporate Communication 13. Red Teaming: Huawei's Organizational Leaning Strategies Sunny Li Sun and Chongyang Zhou 14. Untangling Legitimacy Complexity: Huawei's Engagement with Government and Media Lei Li and Sunny Li Sun 15. Framing National Security Concerns in Mobile Telecommunication Infrastructure Debates: A Text Mining Study of Huawei Kenneth C. C. Yang and Yowei Kang 16. Image of Ren Zhengfei: Model Entrepreneur or Representative of State Power Matthias Niedenführ 17. Final Reflections – Connectivity, Innovation, Transformation, and Global Challenges Christoph Lattemann, Ilan Alon and Wenxian Zhang

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Book SynopsisNew technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), etc. are redefining business processes around the world at a rapid rate and resulting in both great opportunities and challenges for businesses. Though these technologies are extensively being used in developed countries, emerging economies are also not far behind. Disruptive Technologies in International Business advances the understanding of technological applications in business within an international paradigm. With its in-depth discussions of diverse topics such as the global value chain (GVC), environmental risk management, IoT, Surface Mobility, and anime, the book argues that technologies offer many advantages but there are accompanying risks, challenges, and disadvantages as well. The need of the hour is to address the impact of these technologies on the environment, society, and economy of the world. This book offers a collage of insights on how these technologies can potentially change the playing field in businesses and countries and contribute to the betterment of society. This book will provide business practitioners, international organizations, government officials, and policy makers with inspiration and new leads toward more efficient systems, policies, and operational frameworks in our increasingly technology-driven society. Table of Contents 1) New age technologies and disruption of globalization Technology is one of the key drivers of globalization. Recent advances such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, big data, and data analytics have revolutionized the international business landscape. This chapter will summarize how such breakthrough technologies have disrupted international business. Alka Maurya, Amity University, India, and Mark Munoz, Millikin University, USA 2) Smart contracts and international business Smart contracts are transforming international business operations. Blockchain based smart contracts facilitate international business operations by adding trust and transparency to transactions. This chapter evaluates how smart contracts are now increasingly being used by global companies to connect with their stakeholders and share vital information on a real time basis. Eve Man Hin CHAN, Technological and Higher Education Institute, Hong Kong 3) Technopoles, factories of the future and innovation districts: The socio-spatial reorganization of international business In order to meet the challenges of the global economy, many countries have resourced infrastructure development in the form of industrial corridors (for example, in India), and re-territorialization via megaregions (in China). Simultaneously, a significant reorganization of production is taking place by making use of new technologies, particularly AI, in technopoles, factories of the future and innovation districts. Cities and regions are witnessing the relocation to urban areas of advanced manufacturing and high tech corporate activity. Factories of the future in technopoles and innovation districts constitute new megaprojects that significantly alter the urban fabric and the socio-economic structure of entire neighborhoods. In turn, many urban megaprojects concentrate innovative corporate functions and activities. In so far as these new centers of corporate activity are located in cities, megacities, megaregions and urbanized areas, corporate strategies have a direct impact on urban sustainable development. In this context, a new spatial reorganization of production places urban areas at the core and presents formidable challenges for sustainability: they both enable and constrain it in urban areas on an unprecedented scale. Gerardo del Cerro Santamaría, Member of the European Union Expert Group in Regional Policy (Regio Program) and a United States Fulbright Award Recipient in Urban Planning 　 4) IoT, smart cities and international business The focus of many governments across the globe is to transform their cities into smart cities due to the inherent advantages of such a transition in contributing to a greener planet. This chapter will focus on how newly developed smart cities are contributing to the flow of goods and services from one country to another. Sandhya Sastry, Faculty of Business & Law, University of West of England, Bristol UK 5) 3-D printing and international business In an era when the whole world is talking about sustainability and different methods of reducing and recycling waste material, 3-D printing has emerged as a choice for many global manufacturers, though its usage is at very nascent stage in some developing countries. 3-D printing helps in eliminating waste material by reusing it in another process (Berman, 2012). Whatever materials are used in 3-D printing have either been converted into a manufactured product or used for recycling. The important functions of 3-D printing technology include improving the standards of production, shortening global value chains, increasing foreign direct investment and boosting international trade in raw materials etc (Petersen, 2019). In this chapter, the author will discuss the concept of 3-D printing technology and how and where it has been currently utilised. The author will also discuss the importance of 3-D printing in international business keeping in mind sustainability goals. In this era of globalization, 3-D printing technology can bring new changes in overall manufacturing and production process. The writer will also explain the key functions and importance of 3-D printing for modern day entrepreneurs. The future possibilities and limitations of this technology will also be discussed. Anuj Kumar, Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management & Research, India 6) Blockchain and secure payments in international business Payments have always been a problem area in international business operations. Even though letter of credit are considered the safest mechanism to realize payments in international trade, multiple cases of fraud still occur. Blockchain is a key technology for adding security to the entire process. Purvi Pujari, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management Studies and Research, Priyeta Priyadarshini, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management Studies and Research 7) Blockchain and global value chains In international business operations manufacturers/suppliers are located in many different countries.. The effective management of global value chains is critical for companies to remain competitive in the international business landscape. This chapter provides information on how blockchain facilitates the effective management of global value chains and provides vital information about all the intermediaries involved in the entire production cycle. Geetha Subramaniam, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia, Nur Zafira Akma Rozlan, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia & Shobha Subramaniam, School of Law, Western Sydney University, New South Wales, Australia 8) Blockchain and documentation in international business Blockchain is widely used in international business for payment processes, supply chain management and logistics. Global companies now rely on blockchain technology in their global business operations to ensure safety and reliability at all stages of business operations. Blockchain technology is used by companies for issuing certificates of origin, and also in other export documentation such asBill of Lading etc. Export documents backed by blockchain technology facilitate custom processes thereby controlling illicit trade as well. Dr. Md. Nur Alam Siddik, Associate Professor, Ex-Head of the Department of Finance and Banking, Director, Office of the Student Affairs, Begum Rokeya University, Bangladesh, Suresh Iyer, Global Management and Academic Consultant, Archie D’Souza, Dayanand Sagar University. 9) New divisions of labour under Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 refers to the new forms of production that rely increasingly on automation and the introduction of sophisticated cyber-physical systems. These production systems are re-revolutionizing existing divisions of labour, which have already been revolutionized by the spread of globalization. Changes come both in terms of what work humans will be still required to do and of social and gender relations within the workplace. New competencies and skills are required in skilled positions, with physicality and actual location becoming less important, although both will remain significant in the many low-skilled and low-paid jobs that will persist. It is already possible to discern changes in divisions of labour in some places of production, with factory automation having restricted human input to marketing, design and control, in addition to maintenance and servicing. It is also evident in the general movement in both the private and public sectors towards the modularization of work, which has seen more and more work functions outsourced and the provision of services coming from the precarious gig economy. These changes have wider impacts in society and may be seen in family structure, urban design and housing policy. Most governments are currently under-prepared for the changes that are already taking place and require better and more informed policy suggestions. As the current division of labour has led to different countries becoming specialized in different stages of production, inequality among societies is likely to be intensified as similar work functions are affected in close order in different parts of the world. This chapter provides an overview of these changes and the effects they will have on people in all categories. It aims to go beyond the factory to examine the changes that will affect people as members of families, communities and societies. In looking forward to inevitable future change, it interrogates the possibilities that policies such as universal basic income will offer fairer ways of ensuring personal security and social solidarity. John Walsh, RMIT Vietnam 10) E-Business and international trade This chapter focuses on how e-business has helped in integrating small and medium-sized organizations in the international trade process. Small and medium-sized enterprises previously faced enormous barriers to venturing into the international market as they were not capable of handling huge orders. Companies like Amazon, Alibaba and others have facilitated e-business for a large number and SMEs to sell their products to consumers globally. Millions of SMEs in China could grow their businesses manifold by offering their products on the online portal of Alibaba. Similarly, Amazon has also supported SMEs with its innovative services like fulfilment by Amazon, wherein with minimum efforts, small companies are able to sell their products in the global marketplace T Mongke, Lecturer, Department of Marketing, University of Botswana, Faculty of Business, Botswana 11) Digital marketing and globalization Reaching out to customers spread across the globe is a major challenge for global companies. The challenge is not only due to large distances but also because of the difference in their needs, language and culture. Digital marketing is one useful tool used to effectively deal with these challenges. Digital marketing strategies have now made it far easier for companies to reach every corner of the global marketplace. Almost all companies, from MNCs to the MSMEs are now using various digital marketing platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram etc. to reach their customers and to understand their needs.T hese platforms not only help in reaching out to the customers in far flung areas but also help in communicating with them in their local languages. Valtteri Kaartemo, University of Turku, Finland, Department of Marketing and International Business 12) Business strategies of low-tech companies in Sri Lanka in the era of digital disruption Rapid technological advancements, ubiquitous connectivity, more powerful and ever-cheaper computing power, and changes in the behaviour of digitally connected customers are driving unprecedented disruption and transformation in virtually every industry today. Such radical disruption and transformation and its wider systemic effects, frequently referred to as digital disruption, is attracting substantial attention among both scholars and practitioners alike. Digital disruption can occur at various levels, disrupting life, work and business practices, industry structures, and societal systems. It can pose a threat or provide an opportunity for firms by invalidating existing business models and result in business model innovations. The theory of disruptive innovation evolved and is predominantly focused on high-tech industries in developed economies. However, it is not well understood how a low-tech industry in a developing economy can cope with and shape disruption, and innovate and adapt as digital disruption unfolds. Drawing upon data from four case studies from a low-tech industry in Sri Lanka, this chapter provides preliminary, yet promising empirical evidence that sheds light on the further extension of the theory of disruptive innovation to low-tech industries in developing economies. Highlights of the findings include the following: build and execute a compelling vision, demonstrate top-level management’s commitment, digital congruence is the crux, adopt a partner-centric business model, accelerate the speed of innovation and turn people into the business’s secret weapon: Thilini Chathurika Gamage & WKAC Gnanapala, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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Book SynopsisThis monograph presents various approaches to understanding the multiple levels, layers, and definitions of culture, cross-cultural research, cross-cultural competence, the role of culture in organizations, organizational culture, and the role of multiple culture layers in individual workers’ workplace attitudes, performance, and general experiences. Inaugurating the new series SpringerBriefs on Culture, Organizations, and Work, it establishes both fundamental and controversial ideas related to the myriad ways of studying these topics. It highlights the wide variety of conceptual approaches for studying culture, organization and work and brings to light some of the critical questions related to culture (at all units and levels of analysis) and their effect on both the workplace and the worker in order to present a coherent educational resource for practitioners and researchers alike.Trade Review“This monograph is well organized and written. … although the monograph is geared towards the role of culture in organizations and work, much of the material relates to culture and its role in research, more generally speaking. In this light, I personally plan to include it as recommended reading for my graduate course in introductory research methods in psychology.” (Samuel T. Gontkovsky, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 62 (37), September, 2017)Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Culture across Disciplines.- Chapter 3. Toward an Operationalization of Culture.- Chapter 4. Organizations and Culture.- Chapter 5. Work and Culture.- Chapter 6. Cross-cultural Competence and Cultural Intelligence in the Workplace.- Chapter 7. Conclusions.- References.

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the increased necessity of organizations to encourage human talent in the globalized economy, with particular emphasis on the impact in Eastern Europe. Featuring contributions presented at the 7th Annual Griffiths School of Management International Conference on Business and Ethics (GSMAC) organized by Emanuel University of Oradea, this book presents in-depth analysis of the economic, social and religious implications of the transition from low cost of labor to increased human talent in Eastern Europe and offers multiple theoretical and practical solutions. In 2004, Klaus Schwab, president and founder of the World Economic Forum, stated that the old era of capitalism and socialism is being replaced by a new era of “talentalism”. The true competitive advantage of organizations and nations is increasingly becoming human talent, defined as the ability to “have new ideas that have value”. Nations and organizations are exploring ways to reform their education systems and organizational structures in order to train, foster and encourage human talent. In Eastern Europe since the fall of communism in 1989, the competitive advantage of the region has been low cost of labor. However, since the integration within the European Union, millions of Eastern Europeans have left their home countries rendering the “low-wage competitive advantage” almost obsolete. In addition, the migration of able-working individuals has left behind mainly children and pensioners, placing a disproportionately heavy burden upon public and government services. It is within this context that the contents of this book explore the impact of the increased need of high human talent on Eastern European countries. Featuring contributions around topics such as poverty, healthcare management, cross-border cooperation, education systems, and religious influence on economic development, this book will be of interest of scholars, researchers, students and policy-makers interested in the business development and economic growth of Eastern Europe. Table of ContentsPreface.- Chapter 1 Improving Socio-Economic Opportunities for the Poor.- Chapter 2 An Empirical Analysis of Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory of Work Motivation on Hospital Employees in Jordan.- Chapter 3 Assessment of Employment: An Essential Process in Increasing the Efficiency of use of Human Capital within the Romanian Health Care Facilities.- Chapter 4 The Impact of Cross-Border Cooperation on Human Resources Employed in Local Administration.- Chapter 5 Am I to be an Entrepreneur?.- Chapter 6 Scientific Selling: Improving Sales Performance through Applied Psychology.- Chapter 7 The Need for Mentoring in the Preuniversity Educational System.- Chapter 8 Recruitment and Selection of Human Resources in the Romanian Organizations.- Chapter 9 Identifying the Main Factors of Workplace Flexibility.- Chapter 10 Compounding in Romania.- Chapter 11 How Religion Influences Economic Development.- Chapter 12 The Compatibility between the Music Expectations of Church Leaders and the Training of Church Musicians in Romania.

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Book SynopsisThis book analyzes female entrepreneurship in the textile sector in Africa as a phenomenon that favors the social integration and economic development of women in certain geographical areas. It identifies entrepreneurship as an avenue through which women can escape the feeling of being trapped in the home and assert their independence while providing for their families. In the field of fashion, female entrepreneurs in resource-rich Africa have significant opportunities through knowledge of natural resources and cultural traditions, as the use of natural fabrics and original designs is one of the latest trends. This book provides a framework for how African women can develop sustainable fashion enterprises, offering an original and lasting contribution to the field of entrepreneurship.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Fashion Sector Outsourcing to African Countries: Taking Advantage of Low-Cost Labor? Chapter 3 Sustainability in Global Value Chain Management: The Source of Competitive Advantage in the Fashion Sector Chapter 4 The Fashion Industry in Africa: A Global Vision of the Sector Chapter 5 Women entrepreneurship in African Fashion Industry: A review of their determinants and characteristics Chapter 6 Challenges and Opportunities for women entrepreneurs Chapter 7 Cases Studies of Africa Chapter 8 Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations

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Book SynopsisWill an era of expansion and integration in global trade now change to one of isolation and retreat? How will the power dynamics of major nation-states affect the future of global trade?

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the development and trends of Chinese local luxury industry in the digital era, which brings a new round of manufacturing transformation and upgrading, as well as development opportunities. It reveals the connotation and mechanism of the new local luxury brands in China step by step by answering the questions of "what, why and how". Through the analysis of 200 + questionnaires by SPSS statistical tools and case study, the book concludes the internal mechanism and theoretical support for China to cultivate new local luxury brands. It presents an overview on the current China's local luxury industry.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Conceptual framework.- Chapter 3. Connotation and mechanism.- Chapter 4. cultivation methods of chinese local new luxury brands: a perspective of design driven innovation.- Chapter 5. communication methods of chinese local new luxury brands: a perspective of digital media communication.- Chapter 6. case studies.- Chapter 7. Conclusion and prospect.- Appendix.- Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThis is an open access book under CC BY-NC-ND.This open access book is a comprehensive solution proposed by Dr. Chen Dongsheng for the issues of medical care, pension, and fund raising in the era of longevity. This book studies the relationship among aging population, economic development, and business model innovation. It integrates multi-disciplinary, multi-industry, and multi-professional research and thinking to focus on how to meet the challenge of aging population from business perspective. The author analyzes the keys and experience for Taikang to get successful in this area. The arrival of the "Era of Longevity" not only creates new business opportunities, but also changes the economy, governance, and cultural ecology of the society. It is of interest to the readers in business and policy-making.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Longevity Era Centennial Life.- Chapter 2. Healthy Era, Healthier Longevity.- Chapter 3. Wealth era rich life.- Chapter 4. Pioneer of the age of longevity - Japan.- Chapter 5. longevity economy.- Chapter 6. The Road to Corporate Innovation for the Age of Longevity (6 and 7 Merger).- Chapter 7. Taikang's solution makes the era of longevity better.- Chapter 8. Building a Harmonious Longevity Society.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how Japan's new leadership model has transformed its top companies and created a new paradigm for business successIn Resolute Japan, Waseda University's Jusuke J. J. Ikegami and the Wharton School's Harbir Singh and Michael Useem reveal a new leadership model that has led Japan's corporations to make a stunning comeback. In the process, they share what they have learned from interviews with more than 100 CEOs and top executives of Japan's largest and most influential companies, including Hitachi, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, NTT, and Panasonic.In this book, you will discover:+ How Japan's new leadership model has led to superior performance in the stock market and beyond;+ The core principles and practices that characterize Japan's new leadership model and how they differ from the old models;+ How Japan's new leadership model enables companies to balance multiple and often conflicting objectives, such as shareholder value and social

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Book SynopsisWith considerable turmoil in international trade and logistics it is more important than ever to understand trade and customs issues and their impact on logistics operations. At every port and border international freight operations are exposed to trade and customs procedures. Cross-Border Logistics Operations serves as a comprehensive guide and companion to the cross-border trade and customs environment and its implications for international business supply chains and their control. Inspired by the World Customs Organization's Professional Standards (also known as the WCO PICARD Standards), it provides key insights into transporting goods across borders and effectively managing the requirements for compliance and enforcement. International students, business operators and government officials will find the book rich in detail with practical examples that include the political, administrative, regulatory, technological and economic context throughout. It covers all the critical operational and legal aspects of cross-border logistics operations, including: -prevailing trade, customs and border policy -tariffs and import taxes -border management and supply chain security practices -prohibitions and restrictions -enforcement and compliance practices -supply chain and logistics arrangements -disaster relief operations -frictionless trade and trade facilitation principles.Trade Review"Drawing on his many years as a trade facilitation practitioner and academic in the field, including as a contributor to the WCO's PICARD Programme, Andrew's book provides a comprehensive and valuable look at cross-border logistics, the players involved, the challenges faced and even offers glimpses of what the future could look like. This book should be on the reading list for anyone in the public or private sector whose work touches on cross-border logistics and desires a deeper understanding of how and why it all works." * Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General, World Customs Organization (WCO) *"Building on personal experience, a thorough literature review and years of project practice, Andrew Grainger gets one key message across: successful trade facilitation helps achieve both better controls and - at the same time - easier trade. And the book shows you how to do it." * Dr Jan Hoffman, Chief, Trade Logistics Branch, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development *"This book deals with a topic that is of global importance and affects the economic development of all countries. Cross-border logistics is the basis of international trade. As the subtitle of the book points out, it is about making trade facilitation and border management effective. The author covers all the important aspects of cross-border logistics in the book and also points out the future development. Dr Grainger has produced a refreshingly well-written, seminal book that will serve scholars, students and practitioners for years to come." * Prof. Dr. Hans-Michael Wolffgang, Institute of Customs and International Trade Law at the University of Muenster *"Professor Andrew Grainger's book Cross Border Logistics unravels the mysteries of cross border trade, offering an expansive but digestible overview of cross border commerce. In his book Professor Grainger explains the rules and conventions that define how goods are moved around the globe and in a language that does not assume an in-depth knowledge of the subject. This is a useful guide that should be on the bookshelf of anyone involved in international trade whatever your role and experience." * Steven Pope, Group Head Trade Facilitation - Go Trade, Deutsche Post DHL Group *"Trade facilitation, or how to ease the flow of goods across borders, is a much discussed but generally poorly understood topic. It has long been as important - if not more important - than tariffs for most goods in developed country trade and is of vital importance for developing economies wishing to engage in international trade. This volume is a must read for anyone wishing to understand the processes and challenges involved in goods crossing borders." * Dr Stephen Woolcock, Associate Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics *"This book gives an excellent overview of how cross-border logistics can be improved by simplification and harmonization of customs procedures, often referred to as trade facilitation. It provides a thorough scientific analysis of these issues, explaining the latest developments in regulation, policy making and IT innovations that foster trade facilitation. Combined with the extensive experience of the author in trade facilitation consulting, it provides a rich set of guidelines and best practices that can inspire customs officers and logistics professionals to realize the full potential of trade facilitation." * Prof Yao-Hua Tan, Professor of Information and Communication Technology, Delft University of Technology *"In a time when cross-border operations are becoming increasingly complex and the need for Customs & Trade Compliance is greater than ever, Andrew's book is a timely and extremely useful view of this rapidly changing landscape and should be a reference of choice for any professional operating in this area." * Mark Corby, National UK Customs & Trade Compliance Manager, Kuehne + Nagel *"Kudos to Andrew for such a comprehensive book covering all aspects of cross border trade from logistic operations and customs compliance to coordinated border management and supply chain integrity. It seems he responded to the challenge 'if you don't see the book you want on the shelf, write it'. An essential go-to resource for all its readers." * Dr Mohammad Saeed, Senior Advisor Trade Facilitation and Policy for Business, International Trade Centre *"Unlike most supply chain and logistics books which deal with it as a footnote, this book unveils every inch of cross-border operations; an increasingly important and urgent subject governing the international flow of goods which should be taught at every business school. By focusing on the 'missing link' and overcoming friction between business operators and border agencies, Dr Grainger, a worldwide trade facilitation expert, has produced a much needed, insightful and up-to-date book that is worth every page." * Prof Cristiano Morini, University of Campinas, Faculty of Applied Sciences, FCA/UNICAMP, Brazil *"A spot-on contribution to the field of cross-border logistics management, the role of customs and other border agencies, as well as the facilitation of global trade. I warmly recommend Dr Grainger's book as a key learning and reference resource for students, executives, researchers and policy makers worldwide." * Dr Juha Hintsa, Founder of Cross-border Research Association, Switzerland *"What a great book! There is so little useful literature in our field, and this book fills that gap. I recommend this book to all practitioners and academics in the field of cross border logistics." * Prof. Dr. Albert W. Veenstra, Professor of Trade and Logistics, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam *"Organisations moving goods across international borders face a multitude of challenges and risks, including successfully dealing with national administrations and negotiating the diverse range of rules and regulations. In this book Andrew provides an insightful overview of compliance activities for cross-border logistics, addressing the spectrum of issues that need to be considered, including customs administration, declarations, prohibitions, compliance and coordination. The book discusses the role of customs and other border agencies within the wider context of logistics and supply chain management, the importance of trade facilitation, and the institutions that contribute to making international trade work, and concludes with a look at the impact on the movement of goods in crisis situations. These insights are drawn from Andrew's extensive career in trade facilitation both operationally and academically. In this book the world of customs and trade facilitation is made understandable, and will be useful to students, policy makers and practitioners. The absence of textbooks covering this subject means that this book is both the first of its kind, and an essential text for anyone interested in trade facilitation, customs operations and cross border logistics." * Professor Stephen Pettit, Logistics and Operations Management, Cardiff Business School *"What an impressive book!. An essential resource for anyone involved in cross-border logistics operations as well as those that seek to mitigate the impact of borders on international commerce. I have, for nearly thirty years, been an active proponent of semantic data harmonisation to encourage digitilisation of global supply chain communications as a migration path from paper and for progression towards Single Window environments. This book provides a textbook for supporting these ambitions for enhanced trade facilitation. " * Sue Probert, Chair, United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Cross-border logistics operations; Chapter - 02: Customs administrations, tariffs and other taxes; Chapter - 03: Customs declarations and control; Chapter - 04: Prohibitions, restrictions and other border procedures; Chapter - 05: Border facilities - Operations and design; Chapter - 06: Trade and customs compliance management; Chapter - 07: Coordinated border management and supply chain security; Chapter - 08: Logistics, supply chain management and borders; Chapter - 09: Trade facilitation; Chapter - 10: Borders and disaster relief logistics operations

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Book SynopsisAny practising lawyer and student working with international commercial contracts faces standardised contracts and international arbitration as mechanism for dispute settlement. Based on extensive practical experience, this book explains the interaction between contracts terms, applicable rules of law and arbitration.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. International contract practice and its expectations in terms of the governing law; 2. The role of transnational law; 3. The impact of the governing law; 4. Which state law governs an international contract?; 5. Does arbitration ensure a self-sufficient contract?; 6. Conclusion; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

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