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Cambridge University Press Ethnography in International Business
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Cambridge University Press Management Across Cultures
Book SynopsisThis updated text helps students develop the global management knowledge and skills required to work anywhere in the world. Based on a new learning model, the text is supported by a set of engagement activities and teaching materials that enable managers to effectively pursue their job responsibilities in the global workplace.Trade Review'This updated edition continues to set the standard as a vital resource for anyone learning about - and preparing to work and thrive in - cross-cultural diversity. Drawing on their rich expertise in the field, the authors skillfully combine relevant theory with a wealth of practical examples, applications, and actions to support the development of our future global leaders' critical competencies.' B. Sebastian Reiche, IESE Business School, Spain'This is essential reading for anyone wanting to succeed as an international leader. It supports readers to develop intercultural management skills. Each skill is illustrated by current examples and backed by the latest evidence. This book is like hiring the three best international management instructors as your personal coaches. I can't wait to use it in my teaching.' Stacey Fitzsimmons, University of Victoria, Canada'This book is an excellent source for teaching cross-cultural management. It strikes just the right balance of depth and breadth. What stood out most for this edition is the wealth of examples that practically span the entire globe! Congratulations to the authors on bringing such diversity.' Hyun-Jung Lee, London School of Economics, UK'I have used the Management Across Cultures textbook in my classes for years and highly recommend it. Through this textbook, students receive a rigorous introduction to research findings in cross-cultural and international management and concrete ways managers can and should apply those findings in global work environments. I look forward to adopting the fifth edition for my international management courses.' Mark Mendenhall, University of Tennessee, USA'The book innovatively deconstructs the complex global business environment, facilitating invaluable insights. The authors masterfully navigate the labyrinth of cultural diversity, providing a robust skills development model and interactive dialogue that fosters self-understanding, situational awareness, and a focus on others. The authors found ingenious ways to engage the reader, stimulating the reader's personal journey into the essence of cultural diversity. I find this book to be a pivotal resource, empowering professionals to thrive in any cultural setting.' Monica Zaharie, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania'A must-read for anyone who wants to succeed in today's complex global business environment and have a profound impact upon the world. Essential - and perhaps transformative - roadmap to successfully managing across cultures.' Aida Hajro, University of Leeds, UK'This thoughtful, comprehensive, and well-structured book explores managerial processes and practices from the standpoint of managers from all regions of the globe. Twelve chapters, organized around three skillsets, dive into issues of utmost importance in today's complex and turbulent international business environment. All centered around intercultural competence, they are a must-read for managers and academics interested in this area of research and teaching.' Snejina Michailova, University of Auckland, New ZealandTable of ContentsPreface; Part I. Foundational Skills for Global Managers: 1. Global managers in a changing world; 2. Developing global management skills; Part II. Contextual Skills for Global Managers: 3. Cultural environments; 4. Organizational environments; 5. Managerial work environments; Part III. Relationship-building skills for global managers: 6. Leading people and organizations; 7. Communicating across cultures; 8. Managing responsibly; 9. Negotiating global agreements; 10. Managing global teams; 11. Working and living globally; 12. Lessons learned: a review; Appendix: National cultural models; Name and organization index; Subject index.
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Cambridge University Press International Economics and Business
Book SynopsisFully updated in its third edition, this undergraduate textbook combines the dual perspectives of international economics and international business in an accessible manner, exploring key principles of the world economy and the theory and practice of globalization through a uniquely integrated lens.Trade Review'International trade and international business are usually studied in separate worlds - one of nations, another of firms - in teaching and even in research. This textbook integrates the two, bringing a unified vision to benefit students in future careers, whether in business, government, international institutions, or academic research. The new edition is a welcome update for the fast-changing world.' Avinash K. Dixit, Princeton University'In an era when international trade and international business often remain segregated in both teaching and research, this book is refreshing and insightful. This third edition takes a major step forward, with new chapters on the nature of trade and foreign direct investment, global value chains, and the profound influence of crises on international enterprises. This expansion enriches the book, making it an indispensable resource for both students and instructors seeking a single, well-rounded textbook that adeptly combines international economics, encompassing trade and finance, with the complexities of international business, including multinational enterprises and cross-border investments.' Gaaitzen de Vries, University of Groningen'This is not just another introduction to international economics or international business. This book uniquely integrates these two fields of enquiry and is an extremely valuable resource for students in economics and business studies. This third edition makes a big step forward by offering a range of new insights and examples, focusing on the role of the international firm as a central actor in international trade, foreign direct investments, and global value chains, and paying more attention to the current backlash against globalisation.' Davide Castellani, University of ReadingReview of the first edition: 'This is a fascinating book with a practical approach to international economics that enhances our understanding of the globalisation process.' Hans-Werner Sinn, President, Ifo Institute for Economic Research, MunichTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1. The Global Economy; 2. Nations and Firms; Part II. International Competition: 3. Trade, Comparative Advantage, and Technology; 4. Trade and Firm Competition; 5 Firms and the Structure of Trade; 6. The Liability of Distance and Foreignness; Part III. International Organization; 7. Global Value Chains; 8. Managing Across Borders; 9. Risks, Crises, and International Firms.
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Cambridge University Press International Management Behavior
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Cambridge University Press The Great Disruption
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Cambridge University Press Reimagining Philanthropy in the Global South
Book SynopsisThe COVID-19 pandemic led to the recognition of some of the shortcomings of traditional philanthropic best practice. This book explores how philanthropy in emerging markets is creating, implementing, and sustaining effective solutions to large social challenges. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
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Cambridge University Press Every Firm for Itself
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Taylor & Francis Business in Latin America
Book SynopsisBusiness in Latin America provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the business environment of this dynamic and challenging region. The book begins with an overview of the most important macroenvironments shaping the region's opportunities and risks, while the second part focuses on the business strategies that respond to those opportunities and risks. Capturing the dynamism of this region, this new edition provides a thorough and nuanced understanding of the commonalities and differences within the multifaceted business environments of Latin America.The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include: The sources of economic, political, and natural risks, including the impact of COVID-19 The endemic role of corruption in institutions, the economy, and society The region's cultural and social diversity and resilience The role of technology and digitalization on corporate and marketing strategies ThTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: The Business Environment in Latin America 1. The Economic Environment of Latin America Introduction Latin America’s Economic Performance from 2000 to Present Latin America’s International Trade Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America Latin America’s Recovery Post-COVID: Toward a Socially Inclusive and Environmentally Responsible Growth Model Summary 2. The Political and Legal Environment of Latin America Introduction A Snapshot of the Political Environment in Latin America Democracy at Risk Renewed Populism and Authoritarianism The Institutional Environment Corruption in Latin America The Regulatory Environment of Latin America Summary 3. The Competitive Environment of Latin America Introduction The Global Competitiveness of Latin America Latin America’s Role in Global Supply Chains The Structure of Competition in Latin America Summary 4. Demographic Transitions and Population Dynamics in Latin America Introduction Latin America’s Demographic Transition Migration Flows Race and Ethnicity in Latin America Education Urbanization Housing and Households Health Status of Latin America Summary 5. The Sociocultural Environment of Latin America Introduction Latin American Culture Latin American Business Culture National Business Cultures in Latin America The Impact of Culture on Leadership Women Leaders in Latin America Managing Talent in in Latin America Summary 6. Business Risks and Uncertainty in Latin America Introduction A Framework to Understand Business Risk and Uncertainty Economic Risks Political Risks Corruption Crime and Violence Societal Risks Natural and Climate Change Risks Summary: Many Risks, but Also Opportunities Part 2: Business Strategies for Latin America 7. Marketing Strategies for Latin American Consumer Markets Introduction An Overview of the Latin American Consumer Market Understanding Latin American Consumers’ Values Segmenting the Latin American Consumer Market Building a Relevant Brand in Latin America Pricing Strategies for Latin American Consumer Markets Communication Strategies for Latin American Consumer Markets Omnichannel Strategies for Latin America Summary 8. Company Strategies for Firms from Outside the Region Introduction MNC's Challenges and Competitive Advantages in Latin America MNC Regional Strategy in Latin America A Regional Strategy Formulation Framework Regional Strategy Replication and Adaptation A Case of a Global MNC's Regional Strategy Summary 9. Strategic Approaches of Multilatinas and Global Latinas Introduction The Emergence of Multilatinas and Global Latinas The Internationalization of Latin American Firms Multilatinas and Global Latinas: Who Are They? Strategic Approaches of Multilatinas and Global Latinas Multilatinas and Global Latinas: Into the Future Summary 10. The Entrepreneurial Environment of Latin America Introduction Innovation in Latin America The State of Entrepreneurship in Latin America The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Latin America Hotbeds of Entrepreneurship Small- and Medium-Size Businesses in Latin America Summary 11. Global and Regional Value Chains in Latin America Introduction Global Value Chains Latin America’s Participation in Global Value Chains Regional Integration and Global Value Chains Firm Perspective on Value Chain Configurations Summary 12. Strategic Opportunities and Risks in Latin America: A Summary Introduction The Business Environment in Latin America Business Strategies for Latin America Strategic Opportunities and Risks in Latin America Concluding Thoughts
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Industry 4.0
Book SynopsisThe Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, refers to the industrial paradigm bringing together the digital and physical worlds through the cyber-physical Systems, enhanced by the Internet of Things aimed to increase the effectiveness of human-machine cooperation (HMC). This book deals with issues related to the challenges of Industry 4.0 that are faced by enterprises and universities. Contrary to most publications on the subject, it covers both technological and business aspects of these challenges and shows how strong they are intertwined, bringing new value to readers. The book also presents new findings that will guide enterprises through Industry 4.0.This book offers readers an in-depth discussion of important areas of enterprises' activities in the context of Industry 4.0. The first area concerns human resources management; in particular, what new employee competencies will be needed on the labor market, how to use modern concepts (e.g. design thinkingTable of Contents1. Evolution of organization management in light of Economy 4.0 challenges. 2. Challenges in production management in context of Industry 4.0. 3. Challenges of Business Model Concept of Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Cooperation. 4. Challenges of Industry 4.0 development from perspective of supplier of automating production process solutions. 5. Strategic Information Analytics System in Context of Challenges of 4.0 Age. 6. Effect of integrated IT systems on enterprise competitiveness at time of "Industry 4.0". 7. EFQM RADAR-based assessment of RFID system as part of Industry 4.0 implementation – a case study of a production plant. 8. Internet of Things as one of Industry 4.0’s trends – chosen theoretical and empirical aspects. 9. Cyber-Physical Logistic Platform – towards digitalization of printing company. 10. Autonomous vehicles as part of Industry 4.0 concept. 11. Modern marketing for customized products under conditions of Fourth Industrial Revolution. 12. Needs of competency in industrial enterprises in Industry 4.0 development perspective. 13. Design Thinking for Industry 4.0 Career Design – how to increase Professional Development Awareness for Future Enterprises’ Human Resources. 14. Challenges and problems in managing multigenerational team in era of Industry 4.0. 15. Progress in Implementation of Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions and Artificial Intelligence.
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Taylor & Francis Language Translation and Management Knowledge
Book SynopsisThe book provides insights, description and analysis over the knowledge production process within business, organization, and management research. Importantly, it does so from a language and translation perspective. It critically engages with the role of English in this process and provides theoretical argument for the need to include multilingualism in research. Translation is investigated as a concept for future inquiry.The book is expressive and formative of language-based research that is gaining momentum in business, management, and organization research. It offers conceptual innovation through a thorough treatment of multilingualism and translation, having the potentiality to guide future empirical and theoretical research, and to dispel hidden hegemonic knowledge production practices. The readers will gain insights into the current status quo of language-based inquiry, discussions of multilingualism for research design and be informed about the philosophical underTrade Review"Susanne Tietze’s latest book provides one of the most comprehensive treatises of knowledge production from a language and translation perspective. It views research as a multilingual process of knowledge production that requires critical reflexivity and continuous perfection of skills. It speaks to a broad audience of both seasoned and junior management researchers whose fieldwork crosses language boundaries. I can warmly recommend this excellent and innovative book." Rebecca Piekkari, Professor of International Business, Aalto University, Finland."Awareness of the relevance of translation in our multilingual world is gaining momentum across many disciplines, and this book is timely reading for anyone interested in managing multilingual realities. Graced by a depth of understanding the book is exemplary in its wide treatment of pertinent issues related to translation." Kaisa Koskinen, Professor of Translation Studies, Tampere University, Finland."The author of this innovative book questions the epistemological and methodological dimensions of international management research, by simply asking the unasked question: what does it mean to do international management research in English?" Philippe Lecomte, Emeritus Professor at Toulouse Business School, France; and Chair of GEM&L (Groupe D’Etudes de Management et Langages)"An invaluable resource for international researchers who engage in multilingual research and delves into important issues of knowledge production from a language and translation perspective." Huiping Xian, Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at University of Sheffield, UK. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. English and Management Research 3. English, Language Diversity and Translation in Management Research 4. Toward a Reconfiguration of Language Diversity and Translation in Management Research 5. Developing Global Literacy for Management Research 6. Conclusion
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Business and Development Studies
Book SynopsisBusiness and Development Studies: Issues and Perspectives provides a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge theoretical and empirical contributions to the emerging field of business and development studies.Compared to more traditional business-school accounts of business in developing countries which focus on the challenges and opportunities of doing business in developing countries, this anthology explores whether, how, and under what conditions business contributes to the achievement of economic, social, and environmental goals in developing countries. The book consolidates the current status of academic work on business and development, identifies state of the art in relation to this academic field, and establishes a future research agenda for business and development studies' as an emerging academic discipline within the social sciences.The book will be of interest to researchers and students, including economists, geographers, sociolTrade Review"There is a vast academic literature on global value chains in developing countries and an equally vast literature on corporate social responsibility. However, there is painfully little research that links together the two academic fields. The book edited by Lund-Thompson, Hansen, and Lindgreen makes a welcome contribution to this neglected but important area of academic research." — Peter Nolan, Chonghua Professor of Chinese Development (Emeritus), University of Cambridge, Director, China Centre, Jesus College, Cambridge, UK"These experienced and informed editors have brought together a rich but diverse set of chapters that look at many dimensions of business and development. The chapters reflect how the topic of development in the Global South has itself become more complex. The dimensions explore the well established such as global value chains, but extend to less well understood topics such social entrepreneuring. What is common and holds the collection together is the concern about the relationships between business and global development. For those of us who believe that we cannot understand development as simply an economic phenomenon, the chapters relate well to understanding business as socially and culturally embedded. The book brings together a range of current, up to date and relevant views, knowledge and expertise about what’s happening and how we can begin to better understand what’s going on in the South. If nothing else, the diversity of the chapters demonstrates the importance of understanding how business shapes development." — Alistair R. Anderson, Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship, Lancaster University Management School, UK"The book provides a much needed contribution to fill a forgotten gap in the business management field. Even though businesses heavily impact development processes, and vice-versa, there are very few scholars in business management community who serious study the links between business and development studies. The book brings refreshing contributions and analyses of the different connections between business and development from a worldwide group of scholars." — Professor Jose A. Puppim de Oliveira, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) & São Paulo School of Management (EAESP), Brazil"In a world with increasing challenges and a rising humanitarian funding gap, there is a strong need for exploring new models, beyond classic corporate social responsibility, where companies and humanitarian/development actors create shared value and impact. Here, this important book and the broad research it captures will inspire us and move the debate forward." — Christian Friis Bach, Secretary General of the Danish Refugee Council (Dansk Røde Kors), former Minister of Development Cooperation, Denmark, and former Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe"At the Danish investment fund IFU, we are operating in the interface between business and development on a daily basis, assisting businesses with their investments in developing countries while at the same time contributing to economic and social development. The book Business and Development Studies: Issues and Perspectives edited by Thomsen, Hansen, and Lindgreen is a highly timely exploration of the potential of private enterprise in development and it will no doubt be read with great interest by development and business practitioners working in this field". — Torben Huss, CEO, IFU, Investment Fund for Developing Countries, Denmark"The 2015 UN Sustainable Development Goals have assigned the private sector a pivotal role towards solving some of the most pressing global development problems. In the anthology Business and Development Studies: Issues and Perspectives (edited by Peter Lund-Thomson, Michael W. Hansen, and Adam Lindgreen), a diverse group of eminent scholars and emerging academics sets out to scrutinise whether businesses can indeed contribute to inclusive and sustainable development efforts or remain part of the deeply entrenched problems of inequality, poverty and injustice in the Global South. The 19 chapters make important and novel contributions from both empirical and theoretical angles. They provide in-depth and critical analyses of the potential and trade-offs of business operations towards achieving various economic, social and ecological goals in the Global South. The editors have also developed innovative ideas for future theoretical and methodological pathways in business and development studies. This collection is a must-read for researchers, students, development practitioners and policy makers who work at the interface of global business and international development and are interested in the historical trajectories and contemporary challenges of involving the private sector in global development agendas." — Andreas Neef, Professor in Development Studies, University of Auckland, New Zealand"The demise of both statist development strategies and extreme forms of market fundamentalism has created the space for a more nuanced view of the potential contribution and associated limitations of the private sector as an agent of development. This book is a pioneering attempt to bring together the different strands of research that address the role of business in development. It goes beyond a narrow focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and a preoccupation with the 'business case' that tends to characterize the international business literature. The contributors bring a wealth of theoretical and empirical insights from their engagement with development issues often based on extensive fieldwork in the Global South. It will be essential reading for students and others interested in the opportunities and problems that business involvement in development present." — Professor Rhys Jenkins, Director MA in Globalization, Business and Sustainable Development, School of International Development, University of East Anglia, UK"This important collection provides a rich body of conceptual and empirical chapters that cover a breadth of issues on business and development studies. It underlines need to understand better the interactions between state, business and society in the development process, and to consider this both as a critical research agenda and a discipline in its own right." — Khalid Nadvi, Professor of International Development, Global Development Institute, School of Environment, Education and Development, University of Manchester, UK"All in all, an engaging volume that may prove to be the foundation for a new business discipline" --S. Paul, Elizabethtown College, CHOICE ReviewTable of ContentsPart 1 Introduction 1.1 Business and development studies—issues and perspectives Part 2 Business, Governance, and Development 2.1 Governance, business, and development 2.2 State–business relations and development: toward a more complete research agenda 2.3 International business and economic development2.4 The financialization and responsibilization of development aid Part 3 Global Value Chains, Business, and Development 3.1 Global value chains, development, and emerging economies 3.2 Corporate social responsibility in global value chains: Where are we now? Where are we going? 3.3 Critical reflections on the effectiveness of responsible business initiatives and systemic constraints for achieving a safe and just operating space for humanity 3.4 Multi-stakeholder initiatives in global value chains: Opportunities and challenges for women workers Part 4 International Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Development 4.1 CSR in developing countries: Competing perspectives on businesses, their roles, and responsibilities 4.2 The state of international business, corporate social responsibility, and development: Key insights and an application to practice 4.3 Corporate social responsibility and development: The case of international business firms in emerging economies 4.4 Analysis of the MNEs’ social practices in Latin America: Implications for development studies research 4.5 Business, development, and human rights 4.6 Impacts of neoliberal wind energy investments on environmental justice and human rights in Mexico Part 5 Local Firms, Organizations, and Development 5.1 When do businesses innovate in a developing country? An empirical investigation of determinants of innovative performance of Ugandan micro and small businesses 5.2 Microfinance programs and women’s empowerment: New evidence from rural middle hills of Nepal 5.3 Social entrepreneurship as vehicle for inclusive development: The case of Siya Sebenza in South Africa 5.4. Micro and small business clusters and local development policies: Insights from India–Italy cooperation project
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Cultural Dimension of Global Business
Book SynopsisNow in its ninth edition, The Cultural Dimension of Global Business continues to provide an essential foundation for understanding the impact of culture on global business and global business on culture. The highly experienced authors demonstrate how the theory and insights of cultural anthropology can positively influence the conduct of global business, examining a range of issues that individuals, teams, and organizations face as they work globally and across cultures. The cross-cultural scenarios presented at the end of each chapter allow students of business, management, and anthropology alike to explore cultural differences while gaining valuable practice in thinking through a variety of complex and thorny cultural issues. The fully updated ninth edition offers:â An expanded focus on international perspectives, and greater insight into China and its emergence as a global economic powerâ Consideration of team interactions in complex global environmTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Cultural anthropology and global business2. Applying lenses to understanding culture 3. Communicating nonverbally across cultures 4. Communicating across cultures using language5. Negotiating across cultures 6. Understanding organizational culture 7. Partnering across cultures8. Transforming business culture9. Exploring consumers and users10. Acting and managing globallyAppendix: Cross-cultural scenario discussionsGlossaryReferences
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Breaking out of the Expat Bubble
Book SynopsisMoving abroad means having to settle into a new host country. This book enables expats and those who support them to create intercultural connections and friendships both within and outside the workplace.Having left behind a large part of their social network, expats need to make local friends to really settle in. This book shows you how this works, and that breaking out of the expat bubble and making local friends helps you adjust and settle in the new place you call home. Organisations and societies should also support expats if they would like to retain this international talent. It is important to create the conditions for expats to build a social network, for example by connecting them with a local buddy. Learn more in this book about the advantages of such contact and how to set up and manage a buddy system to the benefit of both your expats and your organisation or community. The book is illustrated by many quotes from almost 20 years of research and features 11 real-wTrade ReviewWithout question, Breaking out of the Expat Bubble is a book whose time has come. Multi-national corporations and organizations are operating in a rapidly changing world. Never before in history has there been so much intercultural mixing and interchange as there is today for those who work internationally. In earlier years, many expats only interacted with local citizens during the work hours, often in some managerial role. During the off hours, however, most retreated to the clubs, restaurants, or living situations they shared with fellow expats. Together they formed another world separate from the one most locals around them lived in. It was the accepted—and easiest?—thing to do. In this ground breaking book, Marian van Bakel emphasizes a different approach and explains why this is important for both the individual and the organization. She begins by acknowledging the reality that cross-cultural interactions are not always easy or comfortable, giving real life examples of specific intercultural difficulties expats often face, in particular with regard to making new friends abroad. She goes on to give concrete, practical ways on how to turn that challenge into an opportunity to become more culturally competent. This book makes clear why local relationships are a major key for success for any expat. They are key to the emotional well being of each expat in their new place. They are also part of a key strategy for increasing the likelihood of success for the organization as business models effective in one place may need to be adjusted in another. Expats who have been mentored by locals are often the most able to do that. Because this book was written for both the expats who go and those who support them, there are riches to uncover for all who are involved in any aspect of international, cross-cultural living.Ruth E. Van Reken, Co-author, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd ed., Co-founder, Families in Global Transition"This book is a tremendous resource for those planning for or who are in the early stages of an extended international experience, which can greatly benefit their lives. The book has a very engaging style and many examples and quotes of current expats, yet also is based on compelling state-of-the-art research. Sponsoring organizations and communities that value the attraction and retention of international human talent also will find this book of great value." Charles M. Vance, Professor Emeritus, Loyola Marymount University, and coauthor of Smart Talent Management and Managing a Global Workforce In Breaking out of the Expat Bubble, Marian van Bakel shows that expats who have contact with locals flourish better in a host country than expats without such contacts. She discusses in detail what expats, locals and organisations can do to establish and consolidate contacts between the first two. The author presents the extensive scientific literature in this field in layman's terms with expats’ experiences with locals and anecdotes about her own expat life. This all makes it a very readable book that is a must for expats, HR departments of organisations, locals who want to guide expats and anybody else who frequently deals with expats (teachers, estate agents, municipality officials).Marinel Gerritsen, Professor Emeritus Intercultural Business Communication, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands"This is a well-researched, thoughtful and instructive book that will be of substantial value to anyone living outside their own country. It is, at the same time, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable reading. The book is not exactly a 'survival guide' for people trying to cope with being in a new country but following the ideas that are clearly laid out here will certainly make adjustment a whole lot quicker and easier. This is one of those books that will in a small way and for some people make life a lot better."Chris Brewster, Professor of International Human Resource Management at Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK"This volume brings together a whole array of relevant topics and serves as a helpful guide to everyone who decided (or still considering) to move abroad for their work, describing the challenges of making new connections, especially with locals in the destination country. The author – Marian Van Bakel – does a good job appealing to a broad readership, including expatriates, academics, educators, consultants, and university students. This volume is undoubtedly a valuable and essential read not only for those moving abroad and their potential employers, but also for anyone interested in building their social networks in the new country, as well as developing deep understanding of the various cross-cultural interactions and practices seen in different societies around the world."Vlad Vaiman, Associate Dean and Professor at the School of Management of California Lutheran UniversityBreaking out of the Expat Bubble focuses on the social side of living abroad, showing how internationals can make friends in the new host country. Social relationships act as a lifeline, especially when one moves to a new place. Fellow expats can certainly help, but it is by having a mix of social contacts that internationals find the confidence to shape a meaningful life in the local country. Local connections provide a sense of belonging, both in local society and within their work environments. The book makes a lot of interesting academic research accessible and offers many good recommendations which are directly usable for institutions and companies, for example about how to set up a buddy system. The writing is both professional and personal which makes it a pleasure to read this book. I would certainly recommend this book to all who would like to make a difference in the life of internationals. It is crucial that we nurture diverse social networks for internationals, making sure they stay connected, engaged and strong.Signe Biering, executive coach“There has been more than half a century's worth of research on global mobility and expatriation, but despite the vast body of knowledge that has accumulated, important research gaps and open questions still remain. One is how to make social connections when moving abroad. The author, Marian Van Bakel, in this eminently readable and engaging book not only provides a process model that is valuable from a research perspective but offers useful recommendations for building a strong social network while on international assignment.”Günter K. Stahl, Professor of International Management at WU Vienna, AustriaMarian van Bakel’s new release attracted my attention immediately as one who has lived as an expat in three European countries and worked extensively as a consultant and trainer on assignments in another fifty. “Breaking out of the bubble” is an excellent way to describe the multifaceted challenge that many new expats face, including making new friends. Now a very useful handbook has arrived! The book is an interesting read, because it is replete with stories, resulting from discussions and interviews that the author has had with a variety of expats and their experiences in different countries, making it possible to understand how making friends may be easier or more difficult given the culture and social structure. The stories shared also provide insights into what worked, and what did not work in various contexts, for different kinds of expats, students, workers, the self-expatriated, and others. This involves detailing challenges to expect and provides important exercises in personal reflection and self-management as well as useful insights into appropriate steps to take to connect with others in various cultural contexts. The book is enjoyable to read with the many stories that focus on the actual experiences of the many different interviewees, who have been challenged to see both their cultural proclivities and come to better understand the values and behaviors of the cultures they have been immersed in. Enjoy!Dr. George F. Simons, diversophy® Founder & Editor in ChiefTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. Part I: Building a new social network abroad. Chapter 1: A dive into the deep end of the social pool. Chapter 2: How do expats make new friends abroad. Chapter 3: Developing competences for making intercultural friends. Part II: Connecting with locals. Chapter 4: The benefits of expat contact with locals. Chapter 5: Connecting with locals in the workplace. Chapter 6: Intercultural mentoring. Part III: How to bridge the gap. Chapter 7: The value of buddy systems. Chapter 8: The importance of the quality of the contact. Chapter 9: How to set up a buddy system. Chapter 10: Recommendations for expats, organisations, and societies
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Taylor & Francis Managing a Global Workforce
Managing a Global Workforce examines important human resource management issues and practices in todayâs global marketplace, helping current and future managers and leaders, regardless of nationality, in making effective human talent management decisions for optimal organizational performance.This fourth edition includes significant updates to reflect recent global developments affecting the management of global HRM, including the following: â The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on new work expectations/arrangements;â The Great Resignation;â AI and automation;â Managing diversity, equity, and inclusion;â Climate change;â Emerging economies; andâ CSR/ethics/sustainabilityThe new edition also includes several new opening and closing brief cases to promote applied reflection and discussion, as well as updated references to important research. With its practical, real-world emphasis, including frequent use of curre
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Taylor & Francis Readings and Cases in International Human
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Readings and Cases in International Human Resource Management is a classic edited textbook, taking account of recent developments in the international human resources management (IHRM) field, such as the pandemic, the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as climate change. It includes a range of key readings that are essential for understanding the field and contextualizes each one with a selection of real-life case studies that demonstrate their meaning and impact in practice.The book aims to sensitize the reader to the complex human resource issues that exist in the global business environment. To that end, it strives to publish âœtried and trueâ readings and cases that provide stimulating and intellectually challenging material and are written in ways that engage both the student and the instructor.Key features include: New readings and case studies that account for recent changes in the field, positioned alongsiTable of ContentsContents List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments List of Contributors B. Sebastian Reiche, Günter K. Stahl, Mark E. Mendenhall, and Gary R. Oddou Introduction: Christine Tseng’s Journey through Difficult International HRM Terrain PART I The Context of IHRM: Challenges, Strategies, and External Forces Readings 1.1 Paul Evans, Vladimir Pucik, Ingmar Björkman, and B. Sebastian Reiche Putting the Challenges of International Human Resource Management into Historical Perspective 1.2 Vlad Vaiman and David G. Collings Global Talent Management: Past, Present, and Future 1.3 Markus Pudelko Global Integration versus Local Responsiveness in International HRM Cases 1.1 Ingmar Björkman Paula Johnson: Building a World-Class Product Development Center in China 1.2 Evalde Mutabazi and C. Brooklyn Derr Socometal: Rewarding African Workers 1.3 Roger Hallowell, David Bowen, and Carin-Isabel Knoop Four Seasons Goes to Paris PART II Cross-Cultural and Diversity Management Readings 2.1 Robin J. Ely and David A. Thomas Getting Serious About Diversity: Enough Already with the Business Case 2.2 Josefine van Zanten and Alexander Fleischmann Inclusion in Organizations: Taking Stock and Going Forward in Turbulent Times 2.3 Pankaj Ghemawat and B. Sebastian Reiche National Cultural Differences and Global Business 2.4 Nana Yaa Gyamfi, Stacey R. Fitzsimmons, Christoph Miska, and Günter K. Stahl Multicultural Individuals: What Can They Bring to Global Organizations? Cases 2.1 Joanne Barnes WTC: The Challenge to Create a Culture of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 2.2 Álvaro San Martín Hiring a Chef – Decision Making Simulation 2.3 B. Sebastian Reiche and Yih-Teen Lee Uwa Ode: Embracing Life and Career across Cultures PART III Global Staffing and Management of Global Mobility Readings 3.1 David G. Collings, Anthony McDonnell, and Amy McCarter Types of International Assignees 3.2 Mark E. Mendenhall, Gary R. Oddou, and B. Sebastian Reiche The Expatriate Performance Appraisal Conundrum 3.3 Jaime Bonache, Celia Zárraga-Oberty, and Luigi Stirpe The Compensation of Corporate Expatriates Cases 3.1 J. Stewart Black Fred Bailey: An Innocent Abroad 3.2 Paula Caligiuri and Henry W. Lane Selecting a Country Manager for Delta Beverages India: Parts 1 and 2 3.3 Günter K. Stahl, Mark E. Mendenhall, and Mihaela Dimitrova Andreas Weber’s Reward for Success in an International Assignment – A Return to an Uncertain Future PART IV People Issues in Global Teams, Alliances, Mergers, and Acquisitions Readings 4.1 Martha L. Maznevski and Celia Chui Leading Global Teams 4.2 Paul Evans, Vladimir Pucik, and Ingmar Björkman Managing Alliances and Joint Ventures 4.3 Satu Teerikangas, Günter K. Stahl, Ingmar Björkman, and Mark E. Mendenhall Managing People and Culture in Mergers & Acquisitions Cases 4.1 Yih-teen Lee, B. Sebastian Reiche, and Carlos Sánchez-Runde Haier India: Aiming for Market Leadership 4.2 Ingmar Björkman and Günter K. Stahl Growth Through Cross-Border Acquisitions: Can Lenovo Repeat Its Success Story? 4.3 Emma Nordbäck and Maggie Boyraz The Rise and Fall of a Global Virtual Team PART V Responsible Leadership in a Global and Cross-Cultural Context Readings 5.1 Philip H. Mirvis Developing Globally Responsible Leaders 5.2 Günter K. Stahl, Christoph Miska, Laura J. Noval, and Mary Sully de Luque The Challenge of Responsible Global Leadership 5.3 Mike Rosenberg Business and Sustainability Cases 5.1 B. Sebastian Reiche and Yuan Liao Nestlé's Alliance for YOUth: Parts A and B 5.2 Atri Sengupta and Nicola M. Pless Juggling the Interests of Different Stakeholders? The Roles of Responsible Leadership and Human Resource Management 5.3 Barbara Coudenhove-Kalergi and Christian Seelos EVN in Bulgaria: Engaging the Roma Community Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Routledge Companion to Marketing and Feminism
This comprehensive and authorative sourcebook offers academics, researchers and students an introduction to and overview of current scholarship at the intersection of marketing and feminism. In the last five years there has been a resurrection of feminist voices in marketing and consumer research. This mirrors a wider public interest in feminism particularly in the media as well as the academy - with younger women discovering that patriarchal structures and strictures still limit women's development and life opportunities. The F word is back on the agenda made high profile by campaigns such as #MeToo and #TimesUp. There is a noticeably renewed interest in feminist scholarship, especially amongst younger scholars, and significantly insightful interdisciplinary critiques of this new brand of feminism, including the identification of a neoliberal feminism that urges professional women to achieve a work/family balance on the back of other women's exploitation. Conso
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Taylor & Francis Comparative International Management
Book SynopsisComparative International Management is a classic textbook for International Business that teaches the core concepts of International Business through a systematic comparison of management practice in countries across the world. This approach, unique to textbooks in the field, highlights cultural and behavioural themes, demonstrates the diversity of practice in global business, and allows for an exploration of globalization. Fully revised and updated, this third edition has been restructured for clarity and ease of use, with new sections covering theoretical underpinnings so that they are easy to understand. Also new to this edition: Coverage of emerging and contemporary issues including environment and sustainability issues; international SMEs and entrepreneurship; technology, AI, and automation; and the future of work post-pandemic Practical application sections to help readers connect theory with practice More coverage of government aTrade ReviewThis fresh edition of a classic is very welcome. I have used this book in my postgraduate teaching for many years. It offers deep theoretical insights in, and empirical evidence for, how culture and institutions are interlinked with the spread of ‘best global practices’, and why diversity persists in managing and organizing people across societal borders. Mike Geppert Professor of Strategic and International Management Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany The study of the multinational enterprise is an enormous field of study that has developed over the last half century and more. Summarizing and distilling this vast body of work into a single volume is no easy task. However, Noorderhaven, Koen, and Sorge have risen to the challenge and produced a magnificent overview of the field. It is broad in its coverage, touching on virtually every important research advance and pursuing the practical implications for practitioners. It is also deep, in that it summarizes decades of academic debate and discourse into a few pithy pages. I highly recommend this work to the student of both international management and international business. Ram Mudambi Frank M. Speakman Professor of Strategy Fox School of Business, Temple University, USA The third edition of this leading textbook on comparative international management has been thoroughly updated to take account of new research and changes in the international business environment. There is also a very useful new chapter integrating the different approaches considered in the book, an expanded section on changes in East Asia, particularly China, and a brief analysis of the business systems across Asia. It will be particularly useful for students on advanced undergraduate programmes and postgraduate courses, as well as scholars new to the area. Richard Whitley Professor emeritus of Organizational Sociology Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK Table of ContentsContents List of figures List of tables Preface About the authors General introduction 1 The approaches in comparative international management 2 National cultures and management – the etic approach 3 National cultures and management – the emic approach 4 Institutional diversity and management 5 Combining approaches 6 Corporate governance 7 Operations management 8 Human resource management and employment relations 9 National innovation systems 10 Multinational corporations: structural, cultural and strategic issues 11 Globalization: interdependencies, harmonization and societal specificity Index
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Taylor & Francis CSR Reporting and the Belt and Road Initiative
Book SynopsisThe Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a major development strategy launched by the Chinese government with the goal of fostering economic cooperation among countries along the proposed routes. The BRI marks a new era in which multinational enterprises (MNEs) from developing countries are beginning to take primary responsibility for driving global flows of outward foreign direct investment (OFDI). Among hotly debated topics on how the BRI is reshaping the global competitive landscape, corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting practices of Chinese MNEs along the Belt and Road are noteworthy but relatively less discussed.This book investigates how do Chinese MNEs engage with, define, and implement CSR under such an enormous cooperative initiative through analyzing their CSR reporting practices in the BRI host countries. Besides this, opportunities and challenges of the BRI investments for sustainable development in host countries are examined. The book provides critical insights into the current institutional architecture for CSR reporting to promote sustainable development. It also highlights the importance of stakeholdersâ capacities to sustain, enact, and execute strict CSR disclosure laws and regulations.The findings mark important implications, particularly in view of growing concerns about international reputational damage of unsustainable OFDI. The book is suitable for researchers, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the fields of CSR, sustainability development, accounting, and international business; as well as others who are keen on the latest development of the BRI in relation to other developing and least-developed countries.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Global Human Resource Management Casebook
Book SynopsisThe third edition of The Global Human Resource Management Casebook provides a wide range of international teaching cases exploring contemporary human resource management (HRM) challenges. Each case focuses primarily on one country and illustrates a critical HRM issue confronting managers and HRM practitioners. This real-world application provides students of HRM with a unique opportunity to examine how key HRM theories and ideas translate into practice.The case studies emphasize the national and cultural contexts of HRM, providing readers with a global understanding of HRM practices like recruitment, reward systems, diversity, and inclusion, as well as recent developments including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working, sustainability, and digital transformation. In this edition, the editors and authors have made significant updates to reflect recent developments in the field and cover a broader range of countries. The authors also delve into new industTrade Review“Human Resource Management (HRM) has become a global agenda. While there are differences by country, there are similar principles that apply worldwide. This outstanding set of cases demonstrates how 31 countries deal with the array of human capability (talent, leadership, organization, and HRM) issues that exist around the world. The cases offer relevant, specific, and compelling insights that will be useful for business and HRM leaders who want to deliver stakeholder value through human capability.”Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; Partner, the RBL GroupTable of Contents List of Illustrations Contributor BiographiesForewordPreface Acknowledgments Part I: Western Europe 1 Austria: Talent Development at McDonald’s Austria: A Compromise between Local Demands and Global Standards 2 France: NEWMOTOR: An HR Policy to Develop New Skills at a French Company in the Aeronautics Industry 3 Germany: Talent Development in Complex and Dynamic Environments: New Approaches in the Context of the German Business System 4 Switzerland: Flexible Work Aligned with Organizational Culture: Choice with Responsibility at Novartis Part II: Scandinavia 5 Denmark: Toward a More Inclusive Approach to Developing Talent 6 Finland: Look Who’s Talking: Implementing Corporate Diversity and Inclusiveness Practices in Finland 7 Iceland: The Integration of HRM Practices in a Global Company: Acquisitions at Marel, Iceland Part III: Central and Eastern Europe 8 Hungary: An American Transnational MNC in Hungary: Past, Present, and Future of HRM Evolution9 Lithuania: Devbridge Lithuania: The War for IT Talents 10 Poland: Informal Employee Motivation, Rewards, and Flexible Management in a Dynamic SME Environment in Poland 11 Romania: Dealing with Employee Turnover at Fomco Group, a Successful Family Business from Romania 12 Russia: Okskaya Shipyard: Employee Retention 13 Slovakia: International Human Resource Management within the European Textile Industry Part IV: Mediterranean, Middle East, and Africa 14 Botswana: Diversity Management in an Institution of Higher Education in Botswana 15 Cyprus: People Management in Academia: Anna-Maria Harilaou’s HRM Concerns 16 Greece: What Can HRM Do for Me? HRM as a Business Development Function in a Technology SME 17 Israel: Redesigning the Production Floor and Reward System in a Food Production Company: HRM Considerations 18 Italy: Human Resource Management in Italian Family-Owned SMEs: Sustaining the Competitive Advantage through B Corp Transformation 19 Saudi Arabia: Implementing the Localization Law Effectively: The Case of HMG in Saudi Arabia20 UAE: Improving Internal Service: Leveraging HRM to Drive Organizational Change Part V: Asia and the Pacific Rim 21 Australia: The Casual Employment Crisis at Australian Universities: What are the HRM Responsibilities? 22 India: Gender Diversity and Inclusion: Strategies and Practices at ICICI Bank23 Japan: The Quest of Pasona for Employees’ Work-Life Balance: Relocation of Headquarters from Tokyo to a Remote Island 24 Singapore: On Cheong’s Human Resource Legacy 25 South Korea: Selecting and Developing Senior Leaders at Company A 26 Thailand: HRM Practices for Managing Age-diverse Employees in the Workplace: A Case Study of a Global Thai Company Part VI: The Americas 27 Canada: La Vie en Rose: Globalization Challenges for Human Resources Management in a Canadian Lingerie Leader 28 Chile: Developing a New Organizational Culture at SꓘY Airline 29 Colombia: Sustainable Human Resources Management: Balancing Profitability and Talent Well-Being in an Insurance Company 30 Mexico: HRM Experiences from a Danish Firm in Mexico: “Changing” Mexican Culture 31 United States: What About Me? When Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Result in Unintended Outcomes Index
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Taylor & Francis Human Resource Management in Early
Book SynopsisSmall- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly viewed as valuable contributors to the global economy, which translates into their importance in business literature and academic research. Recent studies suggest that there exists a substantial variety of international activities pursued by SMEs expanding abroad, with a prominent presence of early internationalised enterprises, including born global. Despite the acknowledgement of the importance of human capital for SME internationalisation, there is a persistent knowledge gap concerning HR practices in this context. Until now, researchers investigating the accelerated internationalisation of SMEs have focused either on the human capital of decision-makers or selected attributes of employees, although these have only been at the pre-entry or entry stages. Thus, activities performed after entering foreign markets remain. This book attempts to reduce this gap and contribute to the body of knowledge concerning HR practices in
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Taylor & Francis Business Groups and Strategic Coopetition
Book SynopsisBusiness Groups and Strategic Coopetition sheds lights on the poorly recognised problem of intra-organisational relationships within business groups by adopting the coopetition lens. It brings together the strategic management (coopetition and performance) and international management perspectives (business groups and its role in the economy). It is a unique proposition as those two research streams, such as business groups and coopetition, are rarely assessed together. The coopetition, which is seen as the strategy of value creating in the rapidly changing environment, brings benefits, such as an increased innovation, cost reduction, access to resources, and improved competitive position that could be captured by business groups as well. However, the understanding of complex organisations, such as business group, and answering the question how to manage intra-level coopetition to gain better performance therein is still unclear. Therefore, the book aims to extend the knowl
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Taylor & Francis Managing Global Supply Chains
Book SynopsisManaging Global Supply Chains is a practical and highly readable text with real-life examples and excellent coverage. It is an ideal companion for post-experience business students, learning professionals and anyone interested in supply chain management.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsPrefacePART 1: INTRODUCTIONChapter One The role of supply chain as a key value driver in global market Chapter Two Why Global Supply Chain Management Chapter ThreeUnderstanding Global Supply Chain Management and its building blocks Chapter FourContemporary Global Challenges in Supply Chain Management PART 2: BUILDING BLOCKS OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINChapter FiveCustomer focus and demand Chapter SixResource and capacity management Chapter SevenProcurement , purchasing and supplier focus Chapter EightInventory management Chapter NineOperations management Chapter TenDistribution Management PART 3: NEW DEMANDS AND TRENDSChapter ElevenSupply chain in service sectors and non-profit and charity organisations Chapter TwelveGlobalisation and Supply chain in emerging markets Chapter ThirteenDigital Revolution and E- supply chain Chapter FourteenLean and agile supply chain Chapter FifteenSupply chain in the retail sector Chapter SixteenSustainable Supply Chain Chapter SeventeenSupply Chain for Major Projects Chapter EighteenQuantitative Analysis and Optimisation in Global Supply ChainsChapter NineteenSupply Chain StrategiesChapter TwentyManaging Supply Chain RisksPART 4: INTEGRATING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTChapter Twenty oneSystems and Procedures Chapter Twenty twoSales and Operations Planning Chapter Twenty threeGlobal Supply Chain Performance Management Chapter Twenty fourCase Study examples ReferencesAppendicesGlossaryIndex
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Taylor & Francis Human Resources Management in Multinational
Book SynopsisHuman resource management (HRM) has a significant impact on companies'' performance, as evidenced by research conducted in multinational companies (MNCs) based in Central Europe. This book provides a unique perspective of activities conducted in the HRM field in local subsidiaries of such enterprises. It also presents results verifying many hypotheses for each of the six models for single HRM subfunctions and their four relationships with the results of company performance. Particular chapters are devoted to activities including staffing the organization, shaping employee work engagement and job satisfaction, conducting employee performance appraisal, employee development, managerial staff development, and employer branding. The author used the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling to verify the research hypotheses.Readers will acquire knowledge about HRM practices in organizations in which the overwhelming ownership capital belongs to MNCs headquartered in
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Routledge Companion to European Business
Book SynopsisInternational Business is a well-established research field, in which regionalisation has recently gained significant prominence. Europe comprises marketplaces characterised by unique patterns of highly advanced economic integration. No other marketplace in the world has progressed to the same levels of harmonisation across sovereign countries and economies. European Business is a subject in its own right with its own research momentum. Contemporary research evidences that firms view Europe as a challenging, mostly yet not entirely mature market location. Yet this location, often seen from a multi-country perspective, is subject to complexities revealing strategic corporate strengths and weaknesses. Theory, concepts and models known from International Business hence often vary in their applicability and relevance in this business environment.This comprehensive reference volume brings together a global team of contributors to analyse and overview tTrade Review'Encompassing a diverse range of scholarly perspectives, this timely volume offers a panoptical overview of European Business. It is ideal as a core text for taught postgraduate courses in European Business as well as providing reference material for graduate research students and researchers in International Business' — Louis Brennan, Professor, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland'This excellent volume provides one of the most comprehensive treatments of regionalization in European business to date. It offers a single repository on the current state of knowledge and debates as well as future research agendas on Europe as a distinct region. The contributions offer an engaging read by covering different disciplinary fields and multiple perspectives including firm, national and supra-national levels of analysis. This essential reference book speaks to a broad audience of both junior and more seasoned researchers in business as well as management educators in the field. I can warmly recommend it' — Rebecca Piekkari, Professor, Aalto University, FinlandTable of Contents1. Introduction: Development of the discipline and trends Part 1: European Business Research: Review of literature and state of affairs 2. European Business: A literature review 3. European Business Research in Perspective: The focus of regionalisation in the international business literature Part 2: International business theory and evidence in Europe: Origins and evolutions 4. Internalization Business Theory and European Business 5. On the Basis of the Uppsala Model: Evolution of European research models and frameworks 6. The Institutional Heterogeneity of Europe as a Regional Market 7. European SMEs and the Born Global Concept Part 3: Culture, Identity and European Business 8. Innovation Capacities and National Cultures: Drawing a cartography of the European landscape 9. Culture and European Business Environment: Past, present and future 10. Toward a Theory of European Business Culture: The case of management education at the ESCP Europe Business School Part 4: The Political Economy of Doing Business in Advanced Regionalisation 11. Regionalisation and the European Project 12. Single Market Evolution and its Business Impact 13. Free Trade Agreementments and Regional Trade Agreements with Third Countries and European Business 14. The EU’s Institutions and the Business Environment Part 5: Managing People in Europe 15. Job Quality in Europe: Regulation, workplace innovation and human resources practices 16. Human Resources Management and European Business 17. International Competencies for European SME Graduate Employees: A Dutch experience 18. European Sub-regional Approaches to Human Resources Management 19. Europe and its Diversity: Dealing with human resources management in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine Part 6: Functional and Sectorial Perspectives 20. European Business Marketing 21. Exploring the Pre-requisites for Long-term Survival of Internationalizing and Innovative SMEs: The case of the Swedish life-science industry 22. Firm Capital Structure in Europe: Comparative analyses of CEE firms vs. Western firms in the changing financial environment 23. Managing Cross-border M&A: Three approaches to takeovers in Europe 24. The Future of Manufacturing in the Single European Market: A case study 25. Services in the Single European Market in the Twenty-first Century Part 7: Complex Challenges: European society and the natural environment 26. Climate Change, Energy and Innovation: Challenges and opportunities for the European Union 27. Business and Human Rights in Europe: Insights from the ILVA case 28. Conclusion: European Business: a twenty-first century research agenda
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions
Book SynopsisThis book presents a comparative analysis of Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions (CBMA) in terms of competitive framework and procedures between India and the United States of America.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Developing a Successful Subsidiary Strategy
Book SynopsisMost books on business strategy approach the subject from a corporate perspective, covering topics such as the vision for the business, the marketplace, competition and differentiation. However, the reality is that most managers work in sub-units or subsidiaries of the business and they are not involved in corporate strategy formulation. Their strategic concerns are with the positioning and future trajectory of their own units within the complex internal ecosystem in which they exist. If these units are to survive and grow, the middle managers responsible for them must plan their future, maximise their value-add and compete for resources within the internal market of their corporations. Such internal markets are becoming increasingly volatile due to general economic conditions but also given the questioning of globalisation and increasing corporate concerns about the frailties of international supply chains as brought into sharp focus by the COVID-19 crisis and the war in Ukraine. <Table of ContentsChapter 1. INTRODUCTION PART I: CORPORATIONS AND THEIR SUBSIDIARIES Chapter 2. THE VIEW FROM THE TOP Chapter 3. SUBSIDIARY EVOLUTION PART II: INTROSPECTION AND ANALYSIS Chapter 4. WHAT WE DO: ANALYSING OUR CHARTERS Chapter 5. HOW WE DO IT: ANALYSING OUR CAPABILITIES Chapter 6. WHERE WE DO IT: ANALYSING OUR ENVIRONMENT PART III: CHOICES AND ENABLERS Chapter 7. MAKING STRATEGIC CHOICES What support are we looking for, and when? Chapter 8. EXERTING INFLUENCE Chapter 9. MANAGING THE CHANGE WITHIN Chapter 10. PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES Chapter 11. CONCLUSION INDEX BIBLIOGRAPHY Appendix A: TOOLKIT
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Taylor & Francis Ltd International Business Research
Book SynopsisDrawing on contributions from nine prominent scholars, the book reflects on global aspects of research in work, employment, leadership, management, and business. It follows current trends in global business research and recommends directions for closing the gaps between theory and practice for the benefit of executives in multinational corporations, academics, and international transients.Work and employment remain important and a core part of life, giving not only a sense of purpose, routine and meaning, but also independence and the ability to connect and contribute to the lives of others and society. Leadership styles and management behaviors in earlier multi-country studies did not demonstrate significant associative patterns regarding interpersonal leadership in different countries, and the use of mainstream single-country leadership meta-categories was invalidated. Thus, future studies of leadership should focus on investigating interpersonal leadership across nationaTable of ContentsPreface Introduction - Half a century of culture, work, employment, and leadership scholarship 1. ISMO and international business: past and future 2. Perspectives on work, employment and management: Asia, comparisons and convergence 3. Bringing context back into international business studies: own research experiences, reflections and suggestions for future research 4. Interpersonal leadership across cultures: a historical exposé and a research agenda 5. From ‘elites’ to ‘everyone': re-framing international mobility scholarship to be all-encompassing 6. From Comparative Management to Supranational Management
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Taylor & Francis International Marketing in Practice
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Taylor & Francis Global Value Chains and Geopolitical Uncertainty
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Taylor & Francis Global Business
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Taylor & Francis Emerging Market Multinationals in SubSaharan
Book SynopsisThe successful entry and survival of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in foreign markets largely depend on how governments and other stakeholders perceive their legitimacy. How do emerging market MNEs legitimise their operations in distant markets? What legitimacy threats must they overcome? This book explores these questions by examining MNEs from three BRIC economies (Brazil, India, China) and Poland, the largest economy in Central and Eastern Europe, as they enter Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We compare how these firms establish legitimacy in SSA, exploring both similarities (i.e. general patterns of legitimacy-building) and differences, often rooted in the interplay between the historical and developmental trajectories of their home and host countries.The uniqueness of this book lies in three key aspects. Firstly, it is the first to explore emerging market multinationals entering Africa through the lens of legitimacy-building. Secondly, it analyses the behaviour of corporations from four emerging markets, highlighting both commonalities and divergences in their legitimacy challenges and strategies. Thirdly, its concise format and balance between theory and practice make it particularly useful to a broad range of audiences, including scholars, students, and practitioners, especially entrepreneurs and managers aiming for success in Africaâs fast-growing markets.By blending theory with practical insights, the book is valuable for scholars, students, and practitioners in International Business (IB) and Strategy, providing actionable knowledge for entrepreneurs and managers aiming to thrive in the dynamic African markets.
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Taylor & Francis Contemporary Cases in Management
Book SynopsisEmerging markets due to their dynamism, resilience and complexities are a significant area of study for management theorists and practitioners. This volume brings together case studies from diverse corners of the industry and offers insightful analyses of real-world management challenges and strategies in dynamic environments.The book showcases the diversity of emerging markets that offer unique challenges in finance, marketing, organization and HR, among others. From family-owned enterprises in India grappling with succession-planning to tech startups navigating regulatory uncertainties â these case studies capture the essence of managerial dilemmas in emerging markets. Through rich narratives and rigorous analysis, the essays in this volume provide strategies for organizations to deal with turbulent times, declining sales and productivity, shrinking investments or consumer base and the need for businesses to innovate, expand and grow. The volume also includes reflections fr
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Global Challenge
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘The Global Challenge offers key insights to how successful multinationals integrate Sustainability into their Business models and the role that Human Resources play to support this advancing space.’ -- Charise Le, Chief Human Resource Officer, Schneider Electric‘At a time when globalization seems at a crossroads, The Global Challenge provides a timely and comprehensive analysis of leaders’ multifaceted organizational and people management responsibilities as they navigate, shape—and adapt to—an ever changing political, economic, and social landscape. Packed with a wealth of corporate examples and cases across many industries and countries, this book is a must-read for students, educators, corporate decision-makers, and global professionals more broadly, aiming to understand the workings and talent challenges of global organizations.’ -- Sebastian Reiche, IESE Business School, Spain‘The most successful global companies are the ones that get the best out of their people. But the challenges in doing this have never been more acute. This new edition of The Global Challenge provides you with a detailed guide to hiring, enabling and motivating a diverse workforce from around the world. Packed with up-to-date case studies of old-world and new-world companies, it provides you with a strong theoretical background on managing people across borders as well as useful practical advice.’ -- Julian Birkinshaw, London Business School, UK‘The authors have done a stellar job in presenting the complexities and challenges posed in managing across countries and within countries in the 21st century. Useful reading for all who seek to better understand these dynamics and processes to heighten organizational performance.’ -- Rosalie Tung, Simon Fraser University, Canada‘The authors of The Global Challenge are amongst the great names of international business and international human resource management scholars. The book reflects their close and frequent contact with leading international businesses and addresses the issues that such businesses face, including examples and exercises drawn from life. A great combination of academic analysis and practical reality.’ -- Chris Brewster, Henley Business School, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface to the Fourth Edition 1. Introduction to The Global Challenge 2. Understanding local context 3. Enhancing global integration 4. Enhancing coordination 5. Constructing social architecture 6. Acquiring global talent 7. Global performance management 8. Global leadership development 9. Harnessing diversity in teams and organizations 10. Managing global mobility 11. Facilitating change in multinational organizations 12. Sharing and creating knowledge 13. Forging cross-border mergers 14. Promoting sustainability 15. References Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Global Challenge
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘The Global Challenge offers key insights to how successful multinationals integrate Sustainability into their Business models and the role that Human Resources play to support this advancing space.’ -- Charise Le, Chief Human Resource Officer, Schneider Electric‘At a time when globalization seems at a crossroads, The Global Challenge provides a timely and comprehensive analysis of leaders’ multifaceted organizational and people management responsibilities as they navigate, shape—and adapt to—an ever changing political, economic, and social landscape. Packed with a wealth of corporate examples and cases across many industries and countries, this book is a must-read for students, educators, corporate decision-makers, and global professionals more broadly, aiming to understand the workings and talent challenges of global organizations.’ -- Sebastian Reiche, IESE Business School, Spain‘The most successful global companies are the ones that get the best out of their people. But the challenges in doing this have never been more acute. This new edition of The Global Challenge provides you with a detailed guide to hiring, enabling and motivating a diverse workforce from around the world. Packed with up-to-date case studies of old-world and new-world companies, it provides you with a strong theoretical background on managing people across borders as well as useful practical advice.’ -- Julian Birkinshaw, London Business School, UK‘The authors have done a stellar job in presenting the complexities and challenges posed in managing across countries and within countries in the 21st century. Useful reading for all who seek to better understand these dynamics and processes to heighten organizational performance.’ -- Rosalie Tung, Simon Fraser University, Canada‘The authors of The Global Challenge are amongst the great names of international business and international human resource management scholars. The book reflects their close and frequent contact with leading international businesses and addresses the issues that such businesses face, including examples and exercises drawn from life. A great combination of academic analysis and practical reality.’ -- Chris Brewster, Henley Business School, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface to the Fourth Edition 1. Introduction to The Global Challenge 2. Understanding local context 3. Enhancing global integration 4. Enhancing coordination 5. Constructing social architecture 6. Acquiring global talent 7. Global performance management 8. Global leadership development 9. Harnessing diversity in teams and organizations 10. Managing global mobility 11. Facilitating change in multinational organizations 12. Sharing and creating knowledge 13. Forging cross-border mergers 14. Promoting sustainability 15. References Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Global Business
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘Mark Casson remains the leading intellectual in international business research. Written in plain language, compellingly argued and charting a new path to think about international business, Casson’s book on Global Business is not for aficionados of mundane echo chambers, but for those who want to change the status quo.’ -- Alain Verbeke, University of Calgary, Canada‘From a multi-level perspective, with time thrown in, Professor Casson provides much needed light and shade on the genesis of theory within international business (IB) and the academic field’s unwelcome narrowing. His expositions and excursions are an invitation to the reader to think, and to be part of the solution.’ -- Jeremy Clegg, Leeds University Business School, UK‘Mark Casson put an intellectual stamp on the theory of global business fifty years ago when introducing internalization theory. In this book, Casson continues his relentless and ambitious effort to develop a social science of international business by integrating history, location choice, and theories of decision making and complexity.’ -- Sjoerd Beugelsdijk, University of South Carolina, US‘Mark Casson is a thought leader in the true sense of the term. Where others rely on buzzwords, his work is based on analysis and logic. Where others follow fads and fashion, he focuses on issues and problems that are so fundamental that they remain important for scholars and practitioners long after his work has been published.Therefore, I read this new work by Professor Casson with great interest. He brings a welcome integration of international politics and international relations with international business, a synthesis that was long overdue. He intertwines international business analysis with international strategy and breaks down siloed thinking in the process. And he steps back to take a much longer term view of international business by using the lens and methodology of business history. While I do not agree with everything in this book, Professor Casson’s logic is, as always, impeccable. If one accepts his assumptions, his conclusions cannot be denied.’ -- Ram Mudambi, Temple University, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction PART I POLICY ISSUES FOR THE FUTURE 1. International business in an age of political turbulence 2. Crises in international business: a new perspective 3. International rivalry and global business leadership: an historical perspective 4. Multinational enterprises and international cartels: the strategic implications of de-globalisation With Peter J. Buckley PART II THE PRESENT AGENDA: INNOVATIONS IN RESEARCH METHODS 5. The internalisation theory of the multinational enterprise: past, present and future With Peter J. Buckley 6. The theory of international business: the role of economic models 7. Complexity in international business: the implications for theory With Yutong Li. Appendix: case study of the measurement of structural complexity in a simple IB model 8. The geometry of international business PART III PRESENT CHALLENGES: INTEGRATING STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT 9. Decision making in international business With Peter J. Buckley 10. Extending internalisation theory: integrating international business strategy with international management 11. Organizational innovation in the multinational enterprise: internalization theory and business history With Geoffrey Jones and Teresa Lopes 12. The making of global business in long-run perspective 13. The role of time in international business: an historical perspective With Teresa da Silva Lopes Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Understanding Careers Around the Globe
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘This book is a 'must' for anyone wanting to understand contemporary careers in a global context - whoever you are and wherever you may be. Drawing on the expertise of a truly global team of experts, it invites us to engage with careers in twenty different countries interweaving individual, organisational, industry and national perspectives. Theoretically innovative, empirically rigorous and very well written it is a pleasure to read. Enjoy!’ -- Julia Richardson, Curtin University, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: PART I THE LAY OF THE LAND 1 Careers: what they are and how to look at them 2 Wolfgang Mayrhofer, Jon Briscoe, Michael Dickmann, Douglas T. Hall and Emma Parry 2 One, two, many ways – a hands-on guide to how to navigate this book 9 Wolfgang Mayrhofer, Jon Briscoe, Michael Dickmann, Douglas T. Hall and Emma Parry PART II PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS 3 Walking a tightrope – the fulfillment of psychological needs in a self-determined two-job situation in Germany 15 Nanni Schleicher and Florian Schramm 4 Leonardo da Vinci’s spirit: a career story of an Italian creative entrepreneur 25 Silvia Bagdadli and Martina Gianecchini 5 Agency and structure in career-related decisions: an example from the financial crisis in Portugal 36 Silvia Dello Russo and Henrique Duarte 6 Crises and digitalization: your skills are unlimited, just discover them! Individual skills and their discovery in times of turbulence 47 K. Övgü Çakmak-Otluoğlu PART III STABILITY AND CHANGE 7 Career reinvention in Russia 56 Konstantin Korotov, Svetlana N. Khapova and Evgenia I. Lysova 8 Career inaction in Belgium: when you want to make a career change, but you just … don’t 64 Nicky Dries and Marijke Verbruggen 9 Career resilience in times of financial crisis in Greece 73 Leda Panayotopoulou 10 Change and continuity of career ecosystems for a parent company and foreign subsidiary in Japan 81 Chikae Naito and Mami Taniguchi 11 Career conditions in Pakistan: “apna banda” and career growth 92 Noreen Saher 12 Family as an anchor during career transition: a case from India 101 Akhila Veldandi, Sushanta Kumar Mishra and Richa Saxena PART IV BOUNDARIES AND BORDERS 13 The Canadian Mosaic lives on: supporting immigrants in transitioning to the local labour market 111 Rick Cotton and Mila Lazarova 14 A carpenter yesterday, an electronics technician today: a Syrian refugee’s career transition and subjective career success upon entering the German labour market 121 Maike Andresen and Svenja Rosseburg 15 Careers in turbulent environments: the impact of ‘Brexit’ on career motivations and behaviour in the United Kingdom 131 Michael Dickmann, Emma Parry and Katharina Chudzikowski 16 Back to the motherland: careers of Nigeria’s returning diasporas 142 Furo Bakare, Yetunde Anibaba and Ifedapo Adeleye PART V GENDER 17 Facing sexism in her way to the top: from “struggling alone” to “institutional support” in Argentina 152 Pamela A. Suzanne and Vanesa Vidal 18 Against all odds: a career success story of a woman of lower-class origin in Austria 162 Lea Katharina Reiss, Petra Eggenhofer-Rehart, Wolfgang Mayrhofer and Astrid Reichel 19 Gender and academic careers in Ireland: towards greater gender equality 172 Janine Bosak and Pat O’Connor PART VI GENERATIONS 20 To retire or not to retire? Teachers’ motivation to work in post-retirement in Lithuania 183 Bernadeta Goštautaitė and Virginija Putnaitė 21 ‘Old’ and ‘new’, now and then – reflections on four careers in Switzerland 192 Martin Gubler 22 A hundred years of solitude and fight: careers in Slovakia across three generations in Central and Eastern Europe 203 Sonia Ferencikova PART VII ORGANIZATIONS 23 Career coaching athletes: a career intervention for a specialized career in Australia 214 Narelle Hess and Denise Jepsen 24 What attracts young people today? Insights from Mexico 222 Sergio Madero Gómez and José Luis Montes Martínez 25 Career success through horizontal career transitions: an example from a Norwegian organization 231 Bryndís Steindórsdóttir and Anders Dysvik 26 Talent management: exclusive career management in inclusive Finland 240 Adam Smale Index 248
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd A Research Agenda for International Business and
Book SynopsisThis insightful Research Agenda provides reflections on the state of the international business and management discipline and also highlights important future topics for research, as well as sharing a range of thought-provoking ideas on key subjects from externalization theory to emerging market economies to societal crises and modern slavery.Trade Review'Climate change, increasing inequality, pandemic, political turmoil... ''Thinking out of the box'' is exactly what we need to do. But how can we do that? This book will help us leave our comfort zone and encourage our renewed challenges to overcome the box.' -- Takahiro Endo, Hitotsubashi University Business School, Tokyo, Japan'Ödül Bozkurt and Mike Geppert have brought together a selective and creative set of scholars to revisit how to conduct research in international business and management from a more relevant and critical perspective. Authors in this edited book identify chasms in mainstream ideas, illustrate how to think outside the box and practice cross-disciplinary fertilization. This leads to analysis of international dynamics emerging from the role of nation states, power relations, ideology and crises. It is a must read for scholars interested in tackling big questions in IB.' -- Ruth Aguilera, Northeastern University, US'''Thinking out of the box'' is definitely needed in order to write this book A Research Agenda for International Business and Management (IB/M) and address the current and future grand challenges of society. This impressive edited book by Bozkurt and Geppert thoroughly analyzes a number of topical themes within IB/M emphasizing multinational enterprises and internationalization processes and operations on the one hand, and themes like behavioral aspects, social-political developments, power, humanitarian crises, and modern slavery on the other. As such, this book will set the scene for IB/M research in the years to come.' -- Jens Gammelgaard, Copenhagen Business School, DenmarkTable of ContentsContents: 1 A Research Agenda for International Business and Management: the promises and prospects of thinking outside the box 1 Mike Geppert and .dül Bozkurt PART I REVISITING CORE IB/M THEORIES 2 Do we need a theory of externalisation? 23 Roger Strange 3 Behavioural theory and MNE decision-making: changing the narrative in international business management 43 Giulio Nardella, Rajneesh Narula and Irina Surdu 4 Outward investment from emerging markets: time for a paradigm shift? 63 Suma Athreye PART II CHANGING ROLES OF NATION-STATES AND MNES 5 The role of the home country in international business and management research: state of the art and future research directions 87 Florian Becker-Ritterspach and Khaled Fourati 6 The diplomatic imperative: MNEs as international actors 109 Brent Burmester PART III INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT, POWER RELATIONS AND IDEOLOGY 7 Treating ideology seriously in international business and management research: a textual analysis of the global “self-management” fad 131 Leo McCann, Brian Wierman and Edward Granter 8 Emerging economy MNCs and their geopolitical embeddedness 153 Ursula Mense-Petermann PART IV THEORIZING AND STUDYING NEW PHENOMENA IN IB/M: CRISIS, SLAVERY AND METHODOLOGY 9 Managing the unavoidable: new avenues for research on MNEs and societal crises 175 Verena Girschik and Jasper Hotho 10 Developing parameters for the occurrence of modern slavery: towards an empirical validation of Crane’s (2013) theory of modern slavery 195 Christoph Dörrenbächer and Lukas Ellermann 11 The future of international business research: theorising on unfolding phenomena in a complex, dynamic world 221 Peter Zettinig and Niina Nummela PART V COMMENTARY 12 Commentary on fulfilling the future agenda in international business 245 Jonathan P. Doh Index 251
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Research Handbook on Knowledge Transfer and
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and engaging Research Handbook provides a full examination of the modes and mechanisms of international knowledge transfer. Furthermore, it also provides in-depth insights into international knowledge transfer related challenges faced by multinational enterprises (MNEs).Trade Review‘This book addresses the all important topic of international knowledge transfer, which is especially salient in the era of globalization and digital platforms. Novel technologies are giving new impetus to knowledge transfer. The volume addresses contemporary firms in the knowledge economy, and offers a truly global perspective from a cadre of recognized scholars from around the world.’ -- Gary Knight, Willamette University, US‘Now more than ever, success in the global economy requires in depth understanding of cross-border knowledge transfer, including the skills and competencies that make a successful transfer possible. This Handbook is an invaluable guide for the scholars and practitioners who stand in the frontline of this challenge.’ -- Oded Shenkar, The Ohio State University, US‘Khan, Nair and Lew manage to bring together a captivating set of contributions on knowledge transfer in the international business context. The Research Handbook is nicely organised around strategic dimensions, societal and human resource dimensions and finishes off with chapters on subsidiary knowledge creation and development. This book offers a systematic and contemporary account of the state of art knowledge on knowledge transfer.’ -- Rudolf R. Sinkovics, The University of Auckland, New Zealand and LUT University, Finland‘Cross border knowledge transfer is becoming vital for firms to develop competitive advantage. This Research Handbook on Knowledge Transfer and International Business provides a comprehensive account of cross-border knowledge transfer modes and mechanisms and the role of multinational enterprises in the transfer of knowledge. This book is an essential reading for researchers in knowledge transfer and competitive advantage.’ -- Pervez Ghauri, University of Birmingham, UKTable of ContentsContents: List of contributors vii Introduction to Research Handbook on Knowledge Transfer and International Business xiii PART I STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER 1. Intra-firm trade, embeddedness and international knowledge transfer in the multinational enterprise 2 Nigel Driffield, James H. Love and Stefano Menghinello 2. Knowledge transfer and absorptive capacity in the context of a small multinational enterprise: a systematic study of the nexus of relationships 26 Jan-Tore Øian, Olli Kuivalainen and Heini Vanninen 3. Reverse knowledge transfer in multinational companies: evidence from Swiss manufacturing industry 48 Lamia Ben Hamida 4. Intellectual property institutions and innovation of emerging multinational companies 62 Jie Wu PART II SOCIETAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE PERSPECTIVE OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER 5. Social media as a knowledge transfer tool for intellectual capital accumulation during the international growth of small firms 84 Matti Saari, Minnie Kontkanen, Ahmad Arslan and Pia Hurmelinna-Laukkanen 6. Knowledge exchange within multi-stakeholder initiatives: tackling the Sustainable Development Goals 108 Jerra Veeger and Michelle Westermann-Behaylo 7. Global talent mobility and knowledge diffusion: the role of staffing agencies in the growth of East Asian high-tech multinational corporations 136 Mayumi Tabata PART III SUBSIDIARY KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT 8. Technological overlap and cultural distance in MNCs’ location choice of technological clusters in China 159 Shuna Shu Ham Ho and Chang Hoon Oh 9. Building ambidextrous capabilities in foreign subsidiaries: evidence from Korean multinationals 177 Jae Eun Lee, Byung Il Park and Yong Kyu Lew 10. Utilization of subsidiary knowledge in multinational enterprises: revisiting the SECI model 195 Jong Min Lee 11. Absorptive capacity, value creation and new service development in multinational enterprises: the role of knowledge flows between customers, subsidiaries and headquarters 210 Tiina Leposky, Ahmad Arslan, Ismail Gölgeci and Deborah Callaghan Index 226
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Brand Protection and the Global Risk of Product
Book SynopsisTrade Review‘This collection delivers what it promises—a broad-based, quantifiable total business solution approach to anticounterfeiting efforts. …The total business solution approach provides a valuable playbook for in-house brand protection practitioners and is critical reading for those responsible for brand protection activities within an organization. But it is also useful for outside counsel and trademark practitioners generally to better understand the business perspective and gain insight on how to counsel toward a proactive approach.’ -- The Trademark Reporter‘The book offers a detailed range of actionable strategies and suggests alternatives to traditional approaches, making it an important read for those in the brand protection space.’ -- Trevor Little, World Trade Review‘Just got my copy of Jeremy Wilson's book Brand Protection and the Global Risk of Product Counterfeits. I'm only two chapters in and already I am thrilled! It's the brand protection book I've been waiting for my whole career. Once done I'll write up a full review, but I wanted to take a quick moment to encourage all brand protection professionals to grab a copy right now – you won't be disappointed.’ -- William Mansfield, ABRO Industries, Inc. and University of Saint Francis, US‘I wish I had this book when I first started in brand protection. Back then, I was in learning mode and constantly seeking sources to inform my strategy and approach. What I found was that there wasn’t a lot of practical information readily available about how to combat the problem of illicit trade. With this volume, Jeremy and his cast of expert contributors have helped to fill this gap in practical knowledge in the field. They’ve laid out a very prescriptive approach about how to build a comprehensive, end-to-end solution—or “total business solution”—to brand infringement. This book provides an excellent foundation and reference for practitioners and decision makers about what it takes to protect your patients, customers, brands, and business from bad actors in the marketplace.’ -- Richard Kaeser, Johnson & Johnson, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Richard Kaeser xiv Preface xvii PART I INTRODUCTION TO BRAND PROTECTION AND THE GLOBAL RISK OF PRODUCT COUNTERFEITS 1 The brand protector’s dilemma and the total business solution 2 Jeremy M. Wilson PART II ASSESSING THE NATURE OF PRODUCT COUNTERFEIT RISK 2 Building and optimizing a brand protection program: a total business solution model 19 Jeremy M. Wilson and Clifford A. Grammich 3 Risk management and risk assessment for brand protection 37 Sean O’Hearen 4 Combatting illicit trade: understanding consumer motivations 59 Peggy E. Chaudhry and John Reiners PART III MITIGATING THE RISK OF COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS 5 Brand protection and organizational silos: integrating tactics and firm functions in the fight against counterfeits 78 Jeremy M. Wilson and Clifford A. Grammich 6 Options for mitigating the risk of product counterfeits: lessons from research and practice 104 Jeremy M. Wilson and Clifford A. Grammich 7 Communicating the value of brand protection through a persuasive internal communications approach 128 Kami J. Silk, Brandon D.H. Thomas, Ashley Paintsil and Jeremy M. Wilson PART IV RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR AND MEASURING THE VALUE OF BRAND PROTECTION PROGRAMS 8 Counterfeiting and anti-counterfeiting costs: an application of cost of quality concepts 141 B. William Demeré, Karen L. Sedatole and Jeremy M. Wilson 9 Performance measurement for brand protection: a strategic scorecard approach 159 Sean O’Hearen 10 Determining the value of brand protection programs: identifying and assessing performance metrics in brand protection 188 Jeremy M. Wilson, Clifford A. Grammich, B. William Demeré and Karen L. Sedatole PART V THE TOTAL BUSINESS SOLUTION IN PRACTICE 11 Brand protection: creating an enforcement framework for action 209 Warren MacInnis 12 Product integrity for patient safety: a Pfizer case study 218 Chanterelle Sung 13 Calculating brand protection impact 227 John Carriero 14 The never-ending brand protection conundrum 240 Vivian Vassallo PART VI TENETS OF THE TOTAL BUSINESS SOLUTION 15 Implementation of a total business solution for brand protection: core principles in theory and practice 248 Jeremy M. Wilson Index 268
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Edward Elgar Publishing Geopolitical Uncertainty and International
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Edward Elgar Publishing The Helsinki Internationalization Process Model
Book SynopsisThis timely book introduces Reijo Luostarinenâs Helsinki Model of firm internationalization processes to a new audience. As one of the neglected treasures of the field of International Business (IB), the Helsinki Model has remained largely inaccessible to a global readership â until now.
£114.00
Taylor & Francis An Introduction to International Negotiation
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive introduction to the international negotiation system â its key elements and processes, what major issues and challenges it faces today, and its impacts on international relations. As a major catalyst of global dynamics, negotiation can resolve conflicts and promote cooperation peacefully. It is important to understand how it works.First, the book analyzes the principal factors that interact to move the negotiation system forward â the issues and context, actors, structures, strategies, and outcomes. Then, this book considers four basic subprocesses of international negotiation â getting to the table, conducting negotiations, developing implementation plans as part of the negotiation, and continuing negotiations in the post-agreement period. Relevant research is presented in each chapter to elaborate on these dynamics and offer case studies of negotiations addressing intrastate conflict, the environment, terrorism, anticorruption and good governance, and post-agreement issues. In addition, the book examines major conflictual conundrums currently facing the world in the Middle East and Ukraine to explore opportunities for negotiated solutions.This book provides a solid mix of theory, research, and real-world cases that offers readers a comprehensive appreciation of the field and how it is put to use on a practical level. It will serve as an excellent basic text for university classes in international relations, peace studies, conflict resolution, and international negotiation.
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Random House USA Inc The Girl at the Baggage Claim
Book SynopsisDrawing on a trove of personal accounts and cutting-edge research, a “timely and extremely important” book (The Washington Post) from the acclaimed, award-winning author of Thank You, Mr. Nixon that shows how our worldviews are shaped—and what that might mean for the shared future of the United States and China. As East and West become more and more entwined, we also continue to baffle one another. What’s more important—self-sacrifice or self-definition? Do we ultimately answer to something larger than ourselves—a family, a religion, a troop? Or is our mantra “To thine own self be true”? Gish Jen shows how our worldviews are shaped by what cultural psychologists call independent and interdependent models of selfhood. Coloring what we perceive, remember, do, make, and tell, imbuing everything from our ideas about copying to our conceptions of human rights, these models help explain why the
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Cambridge University Press International Financial Management
Book SynopsisThis new and fully updated edition of International Financial Management blends theory, data analysis, examples and practical case situations to equip students and business leaders with the analytical tools they need to make informed financial decisions and manage the risks that businesses face in today''s competitive global environment. Combining theory and practice, the authors offer the reader a multitude of real-world examples and case studies, emphasising fundamental concepts, principles and analytical theories to enable students to understand not only what to do when confronted with an international financial decision, but why that choice is the correct one. Features include: real data analysis - all fully updated for the third edition; extended cases illustrating practical application of theory; point-counterpoints offering insight into contentious issues; concept boxes that explore and illustrate key concepts; and end-of-chapter questions. Suitable for M.B.A and advanced underTrade Review'This book covers the economics behind exchange rate movements and also provides well-thought-out examples of how to mitigate the risk of such movements. It is rigorous enough to challenge quantitative M.B.A.s yet also builds from core fundamentals such that first-time students of international finance can grasp the material. I have used this book for years in M.B.A. and Executive M.B.A. courses.' Karl V. Lins, Spencer Fox Eccles Endowed Chair in Banking and Professor of Finance, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah'This new edition of International Financial Management is the perfect text for both undergraduate and graduate courses on the subject. Its pedagogical approach helps students appreciate the dynamic world of international finance where understanding tradeoffs in a complex environment is essential for decision-making. Pedagogically sound, academically rigorous, and intellectually engaging - this is a great book for challenging and enriching students.' Robin L. Lumsdaine, Crown Prince of Bahrain Chair of International Finance, Kogod School of Business, American University, Washington DCTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Globalization and the multinational corporation; Part I. Introduction to Foreign Exchange Markets and Risks: 2. The foreign exchange market; 3. Forward markets and transaction exchange risk; 4. The balance of payments; 5. Exchange rate systems; Part II. International Parity Conditions and Exchange Rate Determination: 6. Interest rate parity; 7. Speculation and risk in the foreign exchange market; 8. Purchasing power parity and real exchange rates; 9. Measuring and managing real exchange risk; 10. Exchange rate determination and forecasting; Part III. International Capital Markets: 11. International debt financing; 12. International equity financing; 13. International capital market equilibrium; 14. Country and political risk; Part IV. International Corporate Finance: 15. International capital budgeting; 16. Additional topics in international capital budgeting; 17. Risk management and the foreign currency hedging decision; Part V. Managing Ongoing Operations: 18. Financing international trade; 19. Managing net working capital; Part VI. Foreign Currency Derivatives: 20. Foreign currency futures and options; 21. Interest rate and foreign currency swaps; Glossary; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Laws of Globalization and Business
Book SynopsisThe Laws of Globalization and Business Applications provides a rigorous but readable data-driven discussion of globalization at the world, country, industry and firm levels. Supported by a free online appendix with a wealth of additional analysis, it is aimed at academics, students and thoughtful practitioners in business and public policy.Trade Review'In a world where most conversations about globalization are characterized by sweeping generalizations and self-serving misrepresentations, The Laws of Globalization and Business Applications is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of business, economics, and public policy. And nobody is more qualified and trusted to write such a boldly-titled book than Professor Ghemawat, who for decades has championed clarity and truth in the subject as a leading researcher and advisor. That's why he was invited to serve on AACSB's task force on the globalization of management education and author its recommendations on what to teach students about globalization, and how.' Dan LeClair, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, AACSB International, Florida'Any business that has encountered, and possibly suffered from, administrative, cultural, geographic or other differences in the course of international expansion or investment, will find much to empathize with in Dr. Ghemawat's new book. He presents a cogent case for why globalization is actually a long drawn out process conditioned by the two “laws” referenced in the title, rather than a simple fact. Of particular importance, is his detailed analysis of firm-level data to illustrate what is really at work in the so-called “globalization of business”. The book will be a useful guide to any business that seeks international markets or supply chains as well as scholars of these phenomena.' Victor K. Fung, Group Chairman, Fung Group and Honorary Chairman, Li & Fung Limited'A treasure trove of data, insightful (and often graphic) analysis, and references, The Laws of Globalization and Business Applications is essential reading for anyone seeking to measure and understand economic globalization. In contrast to “the world is flat” view, Ghemawat convincingly demonstrates that globalization remains relatively shallow and strongly constrained by distance. While largely a chronicle of globalization over the last two decades, this book also provides a warning regarding the difficulty of unwinding global interdependence, which is more timely than ever, given Brexit and other recent developments!' Donald R. Lessard, Epoch Foundation Professor of International Management, Emeritus, MIT Sloan School of Management'For some time now, there has been an incredible amount of hype about the advent of globalization. As significant as this phenomenon might have been, it has surely been exaggerated by both the popular press and, more worryingly, by academics too. In the last few years, Pankaj Ghemawat has embarked on a much needed crusade to document the actual depth and breadth of this globalization process. The picture that emerges from this academic endeavor is much more nuanced that the one often portrayed in the literature. This magnificent book overviews much of Ghemawat's recent work on this topic and should appeal to a broad range of social scientists interested in globalization.' Pol Antràs, Robert G. Ory Professor of Economics, Harvard University'Globalization is taking a beating partly because of our poor understanding of the phenomenon. This well-organized, meticulously researched book is a breath of fresh air in this respect, and is best read cover to cover. Once you have done so, you will reject the hype about globalization as an overpowering force and better recognize the patterns to which it is subject. And that has implications for how globalization should be thought about in a broad range of fields, not just international economics and international business.' Bernard Yeung, Dean and Stephen Riady Distinguished Professor of Finance and Strategic Management, National University of Singapore (NUS)'Pankaj Ghemawat makes readers think again about globalization from new, non-conventional perspectives, always based on data. In this insightful and well-researched book, he describes some key patterns in the globalization process and offers very useful strategic reflections for international companies' senior executives and policymakers on the implications of the semiglobalized world we live in.' Jordi Canals, Dean and Professor of Economics and Strategic Management, IESE Business SchoolTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. The Law of Semiglobalization: 1. Defining and measuring globalization with Steven A. Altman; 2. The depth of globalization; 3. Globalization in historical perspective with Geoffrey G. Jones; 4. The globalization of business; Part II. The Law of Distance: 5. The breadth of globalization and distance; 6. Distances at industry and company level with Steven A. Altman; 7. Distance and international business research with Steven A. Altman; Part III. Business Applications: 8. Cultural distance and national cultural differences with B. Sebastian Reiche; 9. Administrative distance and institutional variety with Thomas M. Hout; 10. Geographic distance and regionalization with Steven A. Altman; 11. Economic distance and the big shift to emerging economies with Steven A. Altman; Index.
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Cambridge University Press ASEAN Champions Emerging Stalwarts in Regional
Book SynopsisWith a population of about six hundred million people, and a combined GNP of more than US$ 2.4 trillion, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is set to become the seventh largest economy in the world. Launched in December 2015, the AEC unveiled initiatives to create a single market and production zone, a competitive and equitable region, and integrated links to the global economy. ASEAN Champions seeks to address the role of the strong local firms in regional integration, how these 'champions' succeeded and endured, despite facing adverse circumstances, and the factors that facilitated or impeded their participation in regional integration. The book provides insights for future firm and government-led strategies to enhance the integration process. By complementing current narratives that focus on macroeconomic, socio-political, and trade considerations, Park, Ungson and Francisco offer an enlightening and engaging read, ideally suited to academics and professionals alike.Table of ContentsPart I. The Antecedents of ASEAN Integration: 1. Our core arguments; 2. Mapping ASEAN integration; 3. Toward an ASEAN economic community; Part II. ASEAN Champions: Strategies for Enduring Success: 4. Preserving institutional legacy; 5. Leveraging market power; 6. Pioneering marketing strategies; 7. Deepening localization; 8. Fostering internationalization; 9. Building synergy; 10. Nurturing human capital; Part III. Strategic Imperatives and Policy Implications: 11. Implications for management and policy; 12. Epilogue.
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Cambridge University Press Ethical Theory and Business
Book SynopsisFor forty years, successive editions of Ethical Theory and Business have helped to define the field of business ethics. The 10th edition reflects the current, multidisciplinary nature of the field by explicitly embracing a variety of perspectives on business ethics, including philosophy, management, and legal studies. Chapters integrate theoretical readings, case studies, and summaries of key legal cases to guide students to a rich understanding of business ethics, corporate responsibility, and sustainability. The 10th edition has been entirely updated, ensuring that students are exposed to key ethical questions in the current business environment. New chapters cover the ethics of IT, ethical markets, and ethical management and leadership. Coverage includes climate change, sustainability, international business ethics, sexual harassment, diversity, and LGBTQ discrimination. New case studies draw students directly into recent business ethics controversies, such as sexual harassment at Fox News, consumer fraud at Wells Fargo, and business practices at Uber.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Ethical theory and business practice; 2. The rights and responsibilities of employees; 3. Managing, leading and governing; 4. Diversity and discrimination in the workplace; 5. Corporate social responsibility; 6. Ethics and information technology; 7. Marketing ethics; 8. Environmental sustainability; 9. Ethical issues in international business; 10. Ethical markets; 11. Economic justice.
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Cambridge University Press Macroeconomics for Professionals
Book SynopsisAn excellent reference for applied economists,Macroeconomics for Professionals offers a guide to the practical tools of macroeconomic analysis,explaining succinctly the mainstream analytic frameworks for assessing developments and policies.Trade Review'Leslie Lipschitz and Susan Schadler provide a superb road map for assessing a country's policies. It is relevant not only for new IMF economists but also for analysts in investment banks, rating agencies, finance ministries, and central banks, as well as for economic journalists seeking to bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice.' Peter Heller, Finance & Development'The authors of this invaluable book are former economists at the International Monetary Fund. The book is written for professional economists and those who try to make sense of what they write. For such readers, it will show how to apply theoretical ideas and concepts to actual economies. It covers everything that matters in macroeconomics: the real economy, prices, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial stability and the external accounts. Among potential users, frustrated students are likely to find it particularly helpful.' Martin Wolf, 'Summer books of 2019', Financial TimesTable of Contents1. Introduction, motivation, and overview; 2. Real economic activity; 3. Inflation, relative prices, and expectations; 4. Monetary policy and accounts; 5. The fiscal system; 6. Financial stability; 7. The external accounts.
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