International business Books
Cambridge University Press International Management Behavior
Book SynopsisNow in its eighth edition, this is the textbook for current and future global leaders wanting to lead competently and sustainably in their business practices. Fully updated, the authors build on their forty years of teaching, researching and working with managers worldwide to bring students the latest developments in global business practice. Now including end-of-chapter reflection questions to guide topic comprehension, and directed further resources to assist individual research, this edition also sees the return of Ivey Business School and IMD cases in the book. This edition also includes a new conception of mindful global leadership as the integrating framework for execution of global strategy, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to working across cultures and distance. Combining a wealth of theoretical knowledge with real-world examples from diverse cultures, countries and industry sectors, the practical guidance and well-chosen examples throughout the book bring key concepts to life.Trade Review'This is a thoroughly updated version of the authors' successful and important guide book for international managers and students. Starting from an inspiring discussion of fundamental international management questions (including globalization, the global mindset, and complexity) the book moves on to an in-depth analysis of key aspects of international management behaviour. Practicable frameworks, striking case studies, and guidance on 'mindfulness' will help readers apply these insights to the multiple situations of interacting with international colleagues, customers and suppliers.' Angelika Zimermann, University of Loughborough'No wonder this book is now in its eight edition! Prolific researchers and educators of the highest calibre, Lane and Maznevski navigate the sea of ever-expanding international and cross-cultural management research with steady hands. The veteran authors have given us a book that offers a refreshing combination of strong theoretical foundations, specific real-life examples, and generalizable practical applications for those working in a turbulent global environment. The book covers a diverse set of contemporary topics ranging from individual skills and leadership competencies to responsibly executing sustainable business strategies for optimal company performance and contains a carefully curated set of cases that illustrate and extend the key points advanced by the chapters. It is accessible in terms of writing style but it also challenges its readers to be mindful of the complexity of global management in twenty-first century. This book is not only 'useful', it is downright enjoyable!' Mila Lazarova, Simon Fraser University, Canada'The sixth edition and seventh edition have served me well in teaching classes of advanced undergraduates and MBA students in the US and Taiwan. I greatly appreciate the inclusion of carefully chosen cases within the eighth edition, and also the new option of interactive multimedia business cases. I look forward to using this exciting new edition.' Malika Richards, President of the Women in the Academy of International Business (WAIB), Pennsylvania State University'International Management Behavior, now in its eighth edition, has been a staple of educators teaching international business and international management courses since the first edition. I remember when I first discovered it many years ago - at the time it was virtually the only textbook available that addressed international management and I eagerly adopted it for my courses. Since that time, this has become a seminal textbook in the field - a classic - because it has stood the test of time. With every revision, the authors have kept it up to date based on new, empirical research that they have folded into the book's pedagogical framework. This textbook should be on the bookshelf of anyone who teaches international business or international management.' Mark Mendenhall, Chair of Excellence in Business Leadership Management, University of Tennessee'The eighth edition of International Management Behavior by Lane and Maznevski is a very welcome addition to the international management literature. This is a much-revised edition of this text and the subtitle Global and Sustainable Leadership is apt. It is this concept that is at the core of this volume, and which sets it apart. No other resource deals with the topic of global leadership in as comprehensive a manner. In addition, the return of excellent teaching cases to this edition, combined with its practical focus, make it an extremely useful tool in the classroom.' David C. Thomas, Simon Fraser University, Canada'The eighth edition of International Management Behavior continues to be the leading book in the practical application of international management concepts all in the service of developing mindful, agile, and socially responsible global leaders. The book, through its deft critiques of company strategies interwoven with crystal clear summaries of contemporary management and leadership theory, makes the much-talked-about concept of 'global mindset' completely accessible to students and practicing managers in all organizations. I've used International Management in advanced undergraduate, graduate/post graduate courses, with consistently the same results: lively, thoughtful, and reflective discussion that challenges and changes individual behavior.' Alfred Rosenbloom, Dominican University, IllinoisTable of ContentsPart I. The New Global Context: 1. Global leaders in the twenty-first century; 2. Mindful global leadership; 3. Understanding culture: through the looking glass; Part II. Leading People Across Contexts: 4. Interpersonal skills for international management: map-bridge-integrate for effectiveness at the point of action; 5. Leading global teams; 6. Talent management: selection, preparation and mobility of global leaders; Part III. Executing Strategy and Performance: 7. Executing global strategy: foundations; 8. Executing global strategy: applications; 9. Leading change in global organizations; Part IV. Integrity and Sustainable Performance: 10. Competing with integrity: personal integrity; 11. Competing with integrity: corporate sustainability; 12. Conclusion.
£37.99
Cambridge University Press The Economics of Platforms
Book SynopsisDigital platforms controlled by Alibaba, Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook,Netflix, Tencent and Uber have transformed not only the ways we do business, but also the very nature of people''s everyday lives. It is of vital importance that we understand the economic principles governing how these platforms operate. This book explains the driving forces behind any platform business with a focus on network effects. The authors use short case studies and real-world applications to explain key concepts such as how platforms manage network effects and which price and non-price strategies they choose. This self-contained text is the first to offer a systematic and formalized account of what platforms are and how they operate, concisely incorporating path-breaking insights in economics over the last twenty years.Trade Review'This is a promising textbook for anyone eager to understand platforms as a business model and an economic concept. The book's systematic review of platform theories — in a wonderful mix of digestible algebra, intuitive explanation, and real world cases — is very much needed, especially when the public discussion about platforms is riddled with anecdotes and speculations. I cannot wait for the second book in this series, which will focus more on the concurrent policy debates about platforms. Both books have the potential to become a 'go-to' reference for platform economics, and to hopefully foster a deeper, healthier, and more comprehensive discussion about platform-related policies.' Ginger Zhe Jin, University of Maryland'This is the book many have been waiting for. A book that takes two decades of new research into platform economics and synthesizes them for students and researchers. It will itself be the platform for others to build upon.' Joshua Gans, University of Toronto'It's hard to imagine our lives without platforms. We use them in virtually all areas of our daily lives, both privately and professionally: for our social contacts and to inform ourselves, to buy books, clothes and tools, to listen to music and watch movies, to sell old furniture, rent rides, housing opportunities and much more. The influence of the large platforms in particular has become so dominant that they are increasingly coming under the scrutiny of competition authorities, with major competition proceedings looming on the horizon. Belleflamme and Peitz's book could not have been published at a better time. Suitable for more and less technically interested readers alike, the book offers a helpful introduction to the not always easy subject matter. I expect it to become an invaluable companion for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the years to come.' Monika Schnitzer, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich'Questions about digital platforms are paramount in today's economy. Belleflamme and Peitz have written a book for people who want to understand many of the drivers of success that have been hypothesized by economists. This is a very useful book to read for people who are interested in policy or firm strategy. It is particularly valuable because unlike many textbooks it focuses on the cutting edge of economics research.' Catherine Tucker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'Paul Belleflamme and Martin Peitz put their many years of research and policy work into this comprehensive book that covers the key economic and policy aspects of platforms, which have been playing an increasingly important role in our lives. The authors successfully walk the tightrope between rigor and accessibility for a broader audience, making it an ideal book for those seeking an introduction to platform economics. Key aspects of network effects, direct and indirect externalities, pricing, and platform design strategies are covered in depth, balancing theoretical concepts with empirical facts and case studies. The Economics of Platforms: Concepts and Strategy will surely provide an excellent resource and reference for policy makers, business practitioners, researchers, and students of both undergraduate and graduate level programs.' Steve Tadelis, University of California, Berkeley'A comprehensive and rigorous exposition of the economic analysis of platforms. The book covers in an accessible way a wide range of topics such as design, information management, pricing, or start-up. The presentation is clear, including material at the forefront of the economic literature. Written by two leading scholars in the domain, the book caters to a wide range of readers, from students and professors to businessmen and policy makers, with minimum economic background. A must-read for anyone interested in the economics of platforms.' Bruno Jullien, Toulouse School of Economics'Numerous books have been written about platforms but none of them cover the economics behind platforms in any depth. This path-breaking book fills the gap, covering the key concepts and applications of platform strategy in an accessible but thorough way. As well as being a must-read for practitioners and academic scholars who want to understand platform strategy, it is an ideal textbook for business school or economics courses on the digital economy or platforms. Extensive real world cases from around the world bring to life the economic analysis and numerical examples.' Julian Wright, National University of SingaporeTable of ContentsPrologue; 1. Platforms: Definitions and Typology; 2. Ratings, Recommendations and the Use of Big Data; 3. An Economic Primer on Network Goods; 4. Growing a Platform; 5. Platform Pricing; 6. Platform Design; Epilogue.
£99.75
Cambridge University Press The Economics of Platforms
Book SynopsisDigital platforms controlled by Alibaba, Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook,Netflix, Tencent and Uber have transformed not only the ways we do business, but also the very nature of people''s everyday lives. It is of vital importance that we understand the economic principles governing how these platforms operate. This book explains the driving forces behind any platform business with a focus on network effects. The authors use short case studies and real-world applications to explain key concepts such as how platforms manage network effects and which price and non-price strategies they choose. This self-contained text is the first to offer a systematic and formalized account of what platforms are and how they operate, concisely incorporating path-breaking insights in economics over the last twenty years.Trade Review'This is a promising textbook for anyone eager to understand platforms as a business model and an economic concept. The book's systematic review of platform theories — in a wonderful mix of digestible algebra, intuitive explanation, and real world cases — is very much needed, especially when the public discussion about platforms is riddled with anecdotes and speculations. I cannot wait for the second book in this series, which will focus more on the concurrent policy debates about platforms. Both books have the potential to become a 'go-to' reference for platform economics, and to hopefully foster a deeper, healthier, and more comprehensive discussion about platform-related policies.' Ginger Zhe Jin, University of Maryland'This is the book many have been waiting for. A book that takes two decades of new research into platform economics and synthesizes them for students and researchers. It will itself be the platform for others to build upon.' Joshua Gans, University of Toronto'It's hard to imagine our lives without platforms. We use them in virtually all areas of our daily lives, both privately and professionally: for our social contacts and to inform ourselves, to buy books, clothes and tools, to listen to music and watch movies, to sell old furniture, rent rides, housing opportunities and much more. The influence of the large platforms in particular has become so dominant that they are increasingly coming under the scrutiny of competition authorities, with major competition proceedings looming on the horizon. Belleflamme and Peitz's book could not have been published at a better time. Suitable for more and less technically interested readers alike, the book offers a helpful introduction to the not always easy subject matter. I expect it to become an invaluable companion for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the years to come.' Monika Schnitzer, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich'Questions about digital platforms are paramount in today's economy. Belleflamme and Peitz have written a book for people who want to understand many of the drivers of success that have been hypothesized by economists. This is a very useful book to read for people who are interested in policy or firm strategy. It is particularly valuable because unlike many textbooks it focuses on the cutting edge of economics research.' Catherine Tucker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'Paul Belleflamme and Martin Peitz put their many years of research and policy work into this comprehensive book that covers the key economic and policy aspects of platforms, which have been playing an increasingly important role in our lives. The authors successfully walk the tightrope between rigor and accessibility for a broader audience, making it an ideal book for those seeking an introduction to platform economics. Key aspects of network effects, direct and indirect externalities, pricing, and platform design strategies are covered in depth, balancing theoretical concepts with empirical facts and case studies. The Economics of Platforms: Concepts and Strategy will surely provide an excellent resource and reference for policy makers, business practitioners, researchers, and students of both undergraduate and graduate level programs.' Steve Tadelis, University of California, Berkeley'A comprehensive and rigorous exposition of the economic analysis of platforms. The book covers in an accessible way a wide range of topics such as design, information management, pricing, or start-up. The presentation is clear, including material at the forefront of the economic literature. Written by two leading scholars in the domain, the book caters to a wide range of readers, from students and professors to businessmen and policy makers, with minimum economic background. A must-read for anyone interested in the economics of platforms.' Bruno Jullien, Toulouse School of Economics'Numerous books have been written about platforms but none of them cover the economics behind platforms in any depth. This path-breaking book fills the gap, covering the key concepts and applications of platform strategy in an accessible but thorough way. As well as being a must-read for practitioners and academic scholars who want to understand platform strategy, it is an ideal textbook for business school or economics courses on the digital economy or platforms. Extensive real world cases from around the world bring to life the economic analysis and numerical examples.' Julian Wright, National University of SingaporeTable of ContentsPrologue; 1. Platforms: Definitions and Typology; 2. Ratings, Recommendations and the Use of Big Data; 3. An Economic Primer on Network Goods; 4. Growing a Platform; 5. Platform Pricing; 6. Platform Design; Epilogue.
£26.59
Cambridge University Press Trade in Knowledge
Book SynopsisTechnological change has transformed the ways knowledge is developed and shared internationally. Accordingly, in the quarter-century since the WTO was established, and since its Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights came into force, both the knowledge dimension of trade and the functioning of the IP system have been radically transformed. The need to understand and respond to this change has placed knowledge at the centre of policy debates about economic and social development. Recognizing the need for modern analytical tools to support policymakers and analysts, this publication draws together contributions from a diverse range of scholars and analysts. Together, they offer a fresh understanding of what it means to trade in knowledge in today''s technological and commercial environment. The publication offers insights into the prospects for knowledge-based development and ideas for updated systems of governance that promote the creation and sharing of the Table of Contents1. Thematic overview: Charting the evolution of knowledge flows Antony Taubman and Jayashree Watal; Part I. Conceptual framework: 2. The shifting contours of trade in knowledge: the new 'trade-related aspects' of intellectual Property Antony Taubman; 3. How digitization is transforming trade Lee Tuthill, Antonia Carzaniga and Martin Roy; 4. Intellectual property and digital trade -mapping international regulatory responses to emerging issues Wolf R. Meier-Ewert and Jorge Gutierrez; Part II. Measuring trade in knowledge: 5. Measuring international intellectual property transactions in a globalized world: current challenges and possible improvements Joscelyn Magdeleine and Andreas Maurer; 6. A missing link in the analysis of global value chains: Cross-border flows of intangible assets, taxation and related measurement implications Thomas Neubig and Sacha Wunsch-Vincent; 7. Global ebbs and flows of patent knowledge Andrew W. Torrance, Jevin D. West, and Lisa C. Friedman; 8. Sources of knowledge flow between developed and developing countries Laurie Ciaramella, Gaétan De Rassenfosse and Florian Seliger; 9. Using intellectual property data to measure cross-border knowledge flows Jacob Dubbert, Alexander V. Giczy, Nicholas Pairolero and Andrew A. Toole; 10. The Global Digital Content Landscape Erick Oh; 11. Cross-border knowledge flows through R&D FDI: Implications for LMMICs Vito Amendolagine, Cristina Chaminade, José Guimón and Roberta Rabellotti; 12. The innovation environment and knowledge diffusion: improving policy decisions through patent analytics Holger Ernst, Carsten C. Guderian and Marco Richter; Part III. Impact of knowledge flows on trade and development: 13. Global knowledge flows, absorptive capacity, and capability acquisition: old ideas, recent evidence, and new approaches Lee Branstetter and Keith E. Maskus; 14. Trade in intellectual property-intensive goods Mercedes Delgado and Margaret Kyle; 15. Knowledge spillovers through international supply chains Roberta Piermartini and Stela Rubínová; 16. How do patents shape global value chains? International and domestic patenting and value-added Trade Nikolas J. Zolas and Travis J. Lybbert; 17. The enforcement of intellectual property rights in a digital Era Michael D. Smith and Rahul Telang; 18. The digital creative economy and blockchains: options and prospects for the developing world Keith Nurse, Erica Smith, Kayla Grant and Alicia Shepherd; Part IV. Policy, regulatory and legislative frameworks; 19. Streaming of music and audiovisual works Mary Lafrance; 20. Adapting trade rules for the age of big data Mira Burri; 21. Trade in knowledge and cross-border data flows: a look at emerging digital regulatory issues Nigel Cory; 22. Cross-border knowledge flows under international trade agreements: a need for new multilateral disciplines? Lucas Spadano and Luiza Tângari Coelho; 23. The need for a global framework for knowledge transactions: cross border licensing and enforcement Jacques de Werra and Jeff C. Dodd; 24. Fitting machine-generated data into trade regulatory holes Peter K. Yu; 25. Looking forward Antony Taubman.
£39.89
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of
Book SynopsisA state-of-the-art psychological perspective on positivity and strengths-based approaches at work This handbook makes a unique contribution to organizational psychology and HRM by providing comprehensive international coverage of the contemporary field of positivity and strengths-based approaches at work. It provides critical reviews of key topics such as resilience, wellbeing, hope, motivation, flow, authenticity, positive leadership and engagement, drawing on the work of leading thinkers including Kim Cameron, Shane Lopez, Peter Clough and Robert Biswas-Diener.Table of ContentsAbout the Editors vii About the Contributors ix Foreword xv Series Preface xvii Supported Charity: Railway Children xix 1 The Psychology of Positivity and Strengths‐Based Approaches at Work 1Lindsay G. Oades, Michael F. Steger, Antonella Delle Fave, and Jonathan Passmore Part I Individual Approaches to Positive Psychology at Work 9 2 The Psychology of Positivity at Work 11Suzy Green, Michelle McQuaid, Alicia Purtell, and Aylin Dulagil 3 Psychological Strengths at Work 34Robert Biswas‐Diener, Todd B. Kashdan, and Nadezhda Lyubchik 4 Hope at Work 48Christian A. Wandeler, Susana C. Marques, and Shane J. Lopez 5 Creating Meaning and Purpose at Work 60Michael F. Steger 6 Optimal Motivation at Work 82Christopher P. Niemiec and Gordon B. Spence 7 Flow at Work 99Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Sonal Khosla, and Jeanne Nakamura 8 Mindfulness at Work 110Gordon B. Spence 9 Resilience at Work 132Andrew Denovan, Lee Crust, and Peter J. Clough 10 Mental Fitness at Work 150Paula Robinson and Lindsay G. Oades 11 Positive Relationships at Work 171Sue Roffey 12 Humility at Work 191Don E. Davis, Joshua N. Hook, Cirleen DeBlaere, and Vanessa Placeres 13 Compassion at Work 210Tim Anstiss Part II Organizational Approaches to Positive Psychology at Work 231 14 Good Work: The Meaning‐Centered Approach (MCA) 233Paul T. P. Wong, Itai Ivtzan, and Tim Lomas 15 Workplace and Organizational Well‐Being 248Lindsay G. Oades and Aylin Dulagil 16 Positive Approaches to Organizational Change 272Stefan P. Cantore 17 Positive Approaches to Leadership Development 297Doug MacKie 18 Employee Engagement 317Sebastiaan Rothmann 19 Job Crafting 342Gavin R. Slemp 20 Positive Approaches to Mid‐Life Careers 366Sung‐Kyung Yoo and Hyjin Lee 21 Positive Organizations and Maturing Workers 389Jeanette N. Cleveland, Gwenith G. Fisher, and Kevin M. Walters 22 Positive Psychological Assessment for the Workplace 415Aaron Jarden and Rebecca Jarden Part III International Business Applications of Positive Psychology 439 23 Well‐Being in Health Professionals: Positive Psychology at Work 441Ulrich Wiesmann 24 The Well‐Being of Teachers and Professors 466Brittany Branand and Jeanne Nakamura 25 The Well‐Being of Information Technology Professionals 491Kamlesh Singh and Mohita Junnarkar 26 Well‐Being in the Arts and Crafts Sector 508Antonella Delle Fave and Gaja Zager Kocjan 27 The Well‐Being of Workers in the Agricultural Sector 527Lawrence Soosai‐Nathan and Antonella Delle Fave Index 546
£123.26
John Wiley & Sons Inc CrossBorder Mergers and Acquisitions
Book SynopsisNavigate cross border M&A for a flawless integration execution Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions is a practical toolbox for corporate strategy and development professionals dealing with the many challenges involved in cross border M&A. With a detailed discussion of key market specifics and broadly-applicable critical insight, this book demystifies the cross border M&A process and provides a host of practical tools that ease strategic implementation. A geographical overview explains the trends in major M&A markets including Australia, Brazil, China, Russia, the U.K., and the U.S., and industry-specific guidance covers Financial Services, Aerospace and Defense, Health Care, Tech, Manufacturing, and more. Leading experts relate lessons learned while managing actual PMI (post merger integration)processes, and the discussion of cultural impacts and specific situational needs provides deep insight into the type of leadership a flawless integration requires. CorporTable of ContentsPreface xi About the Author xv About the Contributors xvii Part One Cross-Border Strategy and Deal Planning Chapter 1 Cross-Border Deal Evolution and Rationale 3Gilles Ourvoie The Evolution of M&A and Cross-Border Deals 4 Strategic Motives 23 Factors Influencing Cross-Border Deals 28 Chapter Checklist 42 Chapter 2 Cross-Border M&A Strategy and Deal Planning Essentials 45Michael Holm M&A Strategy Overview 45 Components of Cross-Border M&A Strategy 50 Responsibilities and Accountability in the Organization 53 Target Company Criteria 56 Prepare and Plan for a Cross-Border Deal 59 Chapter Checklist 63 Chapter 3 Legal, Financial, Social, and Political Interdependencies with Cross-Border Integration 65Andrew Scola Introduction 65 Legal Impact 68 Financial Impact 78 Social Impact 81 Political Implications 82 Managing External Risks and Issues 84 Chapter Checklist 85 Chapter 4 Trends and Leading Practices in Global M&A 87Thomas Kessler Global Transaction Trends in the Post–Financial Crisis World 88 The M&A Life Cycle 89 Developing a Succinct Cross-Border Transaction Strategy 92 Matching M&A Strategy with Transaction Reality 98 Selecting the Right Candidate 102 Planning Cross-Border Due Diligence 105 Defining Successful Options and Strategies for Mitigating Execution Risk in Cross-Border M&A Transactions 107 Chapter Checklist 110 Chapter 5 Cross-Border M&A: Region- and Country-Specific Trends and Deal Planning Tips 111Michael Holm Introduction 111 Some Useful Cross-Border Insights and Tips 118 Understanding Corporate versus Country Cultures When Doing Cross-Border M&A Deals 120 Chapter Checklist 123 Part Two Cross-Border Culture and Leadership Alignment Chapter 6 Leading during Cross-Border M&A 127Scott Whitaker Why Leadership is So Critical during M&A 128 Leadership Responsibilities of Acquiring Companies 129 Leadership Responsibilities of Target Companies 131 Leadership Responsibilities of the Integration Management Office 133 Symptoms of A Leadership Void and How to Address Them 134 Leadership Leading Practices 136 Chapter Checklist 137 Chapter 7 The Role of Culture in Cross-Border M&A 139Christophe Van Gampelaere Understanding Cultural Management 139 Cultural Awareness 141 Strategy and Culture 149 Implementation 156 Chapter Checklist 164 Chapter 8 Managing National Reactions and Sovereignty Issues 167Gilles Ourvoie The Ambivalent Relation between Cross-Border M&A and National Interest 168 Inward Cross-Border Deals: Key Restrictions 174 International Differences and Similarities 189 How to Deal with Sensitive Cross-Border Transactions 190 Conclusion 196 Chapter Checklist 198 Part Three Cross-Border Integration, Planning, and Execution Chapter 9 Managing Pre–PMI Due Diligence 203Eitan Grosbard Introduction 204 Traditional Due Diligence 206 Integrated Due Diligence—360-Degree Due Diligence 219 Conducting the Due Diligence Process 224 Chapter Checklist 228 Chapter 10 Ramping Up an Integration Management Office and Day One in Cross-Border Deals 229Stefan Hofmeyer The Impact of an Integration Management Office on Cross-Border Integration 229 Understanding the Integration Management Office 232 Establishing and Executing the Integration Management Office 237 Day One: Starting the Integrate and Analyze Phases 247 Chapter Checklist 250 Chapter 11 Integration Decision Making and Process Strategy in Cross-Border Deals 251Stefan Hofmeyer Preparation and Localization of Decision Making 251 Primary Decision-Making Tools, Approaches, and Leading Practices 257 Leading Practices for Global Integration Process Change 263 Kaizen-Based Leading Practices 266 Catching the Wave of Change 268 Chapter Checklist 270 Chapter 12 Post-Merger Integration Process, Methodologies, and Tools 273Thomas Kessler The M&A Life Cycle 274 Strategic Selection 275 Integration Due Diligence 279 Pre-Signing 281 Post-Signing 283 Post-Closing 293 Chapter Checklist 298 Chapter 13 Managing Post-Merger Integration Globally 299Eitan Grosbard Introduction 300 Due Diligence 305 Relate 306 Analyze 316 Integrate 318 Chapter Checklist 319 Chapter 14 Country-Specific Trends and Tips for Integration Planning 321Christophe Van Gampelaere Opening 321 A Cultural Overview of the Most Active M&A Regions 323 Anglo-Saxon Regions 324 Asian Countries 328 European Countries and Regions 334 Summary 337 Chapter Checklist 338 Chapter 15 M&A and Post-Merger Integration Considerations for China and Japan 339Robert Ping Yu, Makoto Ideno, and Masaki Yamamoto Overview of M&A Trends in China 339 Issues and Approaches for Inbound M&A in China 343 Issues and Approaches for Outbound M&A from China 353 Chapter Checklist for Part 1: China 356 Overview of M&A and Post-Merger Integration in Japan 357 Issues and Approaches for Outbound M&A and Post-Merger Integration from Japan 358 Issues and Approaches for Inbound M&A and Post-Merger Integration in Japan 361 Chapter Checklist for Part 2: Japan 365 Chapter 16 Cross-Border Synergy Program Management 367Michael Holm Introduction 367 Defining and Validating Synergies 371 Structuring Synergy Programs 376 Critical Actions to Capture Synergies 378 Post-Closing Due Diligence 384 Chapter Checklist 388 Part Four Unique Cross-Border M&A Transaction Scenarios Chapter 17 Managing Carve-Outs and Transition Service Agreements 391Andrew Scola Introduction to Divestitures and Carve-Outs 391 The Context of Divestiture Impacts Carve-Out Processes 392 Divestiture Program Overview 394 Planning a Carve-Out and Transition 395 Program Structure 398 Managing the Transition Service Agreement 407 Chapter Checklist 409 Chapter 18 Joint Ventures 411Thomas Kessler The Joint Venture Life Cycle 411 Chapter Checklist 423 Index 425
£54.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Still Moving
Book SynopsisSTILL MOVING Still Moving: How to Lead Mindful Change sets out an innovative approach for guiding organisations and indeed entire systems through ongoing, disruptive change. It combines Deborah Rowland's own rigorous research into change and its leadership with insights from her extensive field experience helping major global corporations including GlaxoSmithKline, RWE and Shell achieve lasting change with increased productivity, employee engagement and responsible societal impact. It is filled with helpful inspiring stories of leadership and change from the real world and, bravely, the author's own personal journey. Challenging leaders to cultivate both their inner and outer skills necessary for success, Still Moving weaves together the being' and doing' states of leading change and emphasises the importance of a mindful stance and deep systemic perception within a leader. With the goal of collaborative, sustainable change, the book delves into a variety ofTable of ContentsForeword ix Acknowledgements xiii Moved by Stillness xvii 1 Introduction 1 2 Is Change Changing? 11 3 Still Moving – The Inner and Outer Skills 29 4 It All Starts in Mindfulness 57 5 The Power of the Systemic 79 6 Make Disturbance Your Friend 103 7 Holding the Fire 125 8 The Time for Emergence 149 9 A Tale of Still Moving and Business Transformation 173 10 Still Moving and Your Leadership 199 11 The Sense of an Ending 215 Appendix 1 Detailed Still Moving Research Methodology from Chapter 3 227 Appendix 2 Detailed Leadership Development Programme Description from Chapter 9 229 Notes 233 Bibliography and General Recommended Reading 239 Index 241
£26.55
John Wiley & Sons Inc Multinational Finance
Book SynopsisDeep coverage and rigorous examination of international corporate finance Multinational Finance offers an advanced exploration of international corporate finance concepts and operations. Despite its status as one of the most rigorous texts on the topic, this book remains accessible and readable without sacrificing depth of coverage. Sidebars, key terms, essays, conceptual questions, and problems with solutions help aid in the learning process, while suggested readings and PowerPoint handouts reinforce the material and offer avenues for further exploration. This new sixth edition includes Excel templates that allow students to use real-world tools in a learning environment, and the modular structure facilitates course customization to individual objectives, interests, and preparatory level. The emphasis is on the basics of financial management, but coverage includes unique chapters on treasury management, asset pricing, hedging, options, and portfolio management in addiTable of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xv About the Author xvii Part One The International Financial Environment 1 Chapter 1 An Introduction to Multinational Finance 3 1.1 The Goals of the Multinational Corporation 3 1.2 The Challenges of Multinational Operations 5 1.3 The Opportunities of Multinational Operations 6 1.4 Financial Management of the Multinational Corporation 11 1.5 Summary 12 Chapter 2 World Trade and the International Monetary System 15 2.1 Integration of the World’s Markets 15 2.2 Balance-of-Payments Statistics 16 2.3 Exchange Rate Systems 18 2.4 A Brief History of the International Monetary System 22 2.5 Summary 31 Chapter 3 Foreign Exchange and Eurocurrency Markets 35 3.1 Characteristics of Financial Markets 35 3.2 The Eurocurrency Market 36 3.3 The Foreign Exchange Market 41 3.4 Foreign Exchange Rates and Quotations 44 3.5 Hedging with Currency Forwards 51 3.6 The Empirical Behavior of Exchange Rates 54 3.7 Summary 56 Chapter 4 The International Parity Conditions and Their Consequences 61 4.1 The Law of One Price 61 4.2 Exchange Rate Equilibrium 63 4.3 Covered Interest Arbitrage and Interest Rate Parity 66 4.4 Less Reliable International Parity Conditions 69 4.5 The Real Exchange Rate 74 4.6 Exchange Rate Forecasting 78 4.7 Summary 81 Appendix 4A: Continuous Compounding 88 Part Two Derivative Securities for Financial Risk Management 93 Chapter 5 Currency Futures and Futures Markets 95 5.1 The Evolution of Futures Markets 95 5.2 Futures Contracts 97 5.3 Forward versus Futures Market Hedges 100 5.4 Hedging with Currency Futures 104 5.5 Summary 113 Chapter 6 Currency Options and Options Markets 117 6.1 What Is an Option? 117 6.2 Option Payoff Profiles 119 6.3 Currency Option Values Prior to Expiration 126 6.4 Hedging with Currency Options 129 6.5 Exchange Rate Volatility Revisited 134 6.6 Summary 139 Appendix 6A: Currency Option Valuation 143 Chapter 7 Currency Swaps and Swaps Markets 149 7.1 The Growth of the Swaps Market 149 7.2 Swaps as Portfolios of Forward Contracts 151 7.3 Currency Swaps 153 7.4 Interest Rate Swaps 161 7.5 Other Types of Swaps 163 7.6 Hedging the Swap Bank’s Exposure to Financial Price Risk 165 7.7 Summary 166 Part Three Managing the Risks of Multinational Operations 171 Chapter 8 Multinational Treasury Management 173 8.1 Determining Financial Goals and Strategies 173 8.2 Managing International Trade 174 8.4 Managing Cash Flows 181 8.5 Managing Exposures to Currency Risk 183 8.6 Summary 190 Appendix 8A: The Rationale for Hedging Currency Risk 194 Chapter 9 Managing Transaction Exposure to Currency Risk 207 9.1 Transaction Exposure to Currency Risk 207 9.2 Managing Transaction Exposures Internally 208 9.3 Managing Transaction Exposures in the Financial Markets 214 9.4 Treasury Management in Practice 221 9.5 Summary 227 Chapter 10 Managing Operating Exposure to Currency Risk 231 10.1 Operating Exposures to Currency Risk 231 10.2 The Exposure of Shareholders’ Equity 234 10.3 Managing Operating Exposures in the Financial Markets 239 10.4 Managing Operating Exposures Through Operations 243 10.5 Pricing Strategy and the Competitive Environment 245 10.6 Summary 247 Chapter 11 Managing Translation Exposure and Accounting for Financial Transactions 253 11.1 Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards 253 11.2 The Current Rate Method of IAS 21 and ASC 830–30 255 11.3 Corporate Hedging of Translation Exposure 257 11.4 Accounting for Financial Market Instruments 260 11.5 Accounting, Disclosure, and Corporate Hedging Activities 265 11.6 Summary 266 Part Four Valuation and the Structure of Multinational Operations 273 Chapter 12 Foreign Market Entry and Country Risk Management 275 12.1 Strategic Entry into International Markets 276 12.2 Country Risk Assessment 281 12.3 Strategies for Managing Country Risk 287 12.4 Protecting the Multinational’s Competitive Advantages 293 12.5 Summary 296 Chapter 13 Multinational Capital Budgeting 299 13.1 The Algebra of Multinational Capital Budgeting 300 13.2 An Example: Wendy’s Restaurant in Neverland 303 13.3 International Parity Disequilibria 307 13.4 Special Circumstances in Cross-Border Investments 313 13.5 Summary 320 Chapter 14 Multinational Capital Structure and Cost of Capital 327 14.1 Capital Structure and the Cost of Capital 328 14.2 Valuation of a Foreign Project with the WACC 332 14.3 The Cost of Capital on Multinational Operations 337 14.4 Sources of Funds for Multinational Operations 341 14.5 The International Evidence of Capital Structure 346 14.6 Summary 348 Chapter 15 Taxes and Multinational Corporate Strategy 355 15.1 The Objectives of National Tax Policy 355 15.2 Types of Taxation 357 15.3 Taxes and Organization Form 360 15.4 U.S. Taxation of Foreign-Source Income 362 15.5 Transfer Pricing and Tax Planning 367 15.6 Taxes and the Location of Foreign Assets and Liabilities 370 15.7 Summary 374 Chapter 16 Real Options and Cross-Border Investment Strategy 379 16.1 Real Options and the Theory and Practice of Investment 379 16.2 Market Entry as a Simple Real Option 381 16.3 Uncertainty and the Value of the Option to Invest 389 16.4 Market Entry as a Compound Real Option 392 16.5 The Real Option Approach as Complement to NPV 395 16.6 Summary 398 Chapter 17 Corporate Governance and the International Market for Corporate Control 405 17.1 Corporate Governance 406 17.2 The International Market for Corporate Control 418 17.3 The International Evidence on Mergers and Acquisitions 424 17.4 Summary 428 Part Five International Portfolio Investment and Asset Pricing 433 Chapter 18 International Capital Markets 435 18.1 Domestic and International Capital Markets 435 18.2 International Investment Vehicles 444 18.3 Cross-Border Financial Statement Analysis 449 18.4 Summary 452 Chapter 19 International Portfolio Diversification 457 19.1 The Algebra of Portfolio Diversification 457 19.2 Returns on Foreign Investments 466 19.3 The Benefits of International Portfolio Diversification 473 19.4 Home Bias 475 19.5 Summary 480 Chapter 20 International Asset Pricing 485 20.1 The International Capital Asset Pricing Model (IAPM) 485 20.2 Factor Models of Expected and Required Return 490 20.3 Contemporary Asset Pricing Models 499 20.4 Summary 501 Appendix: Useful Rules and Formulas 509 Glossary 515 Index 533
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The China Factor
Book SynopsisThe Innovation of Globalization proven strategies to succeed and out-compete emerging competition Does your company know how to compete effectively in the evolving global business arena? What tactics must your company use to overcome price discounting wars that cut into your margins? What are the strategies your new rivals incorporate that may prove more valuable to customers than the superior products you offer? The China Factorequips Western businesses with a practical framework for competing successfully in today's ever-changing global markets. Written by an expertin competitive strategy and global market expansion, this book is packed with insights gained through first-hand experience leading competitive programs at a high-tech multinational corporation and extensive research. When it comes to globalization, the rules have changedwhat was once nice-to-know is now need-to-know, and this book lays it out in a clear, no-nonsense style. BasTable of ContentsForeword by Ken Wilcox xi Introduction 1 SECTION I State of Affairs 13 CHAPTER 1 The Art of War . . . and Money 15 CHAPTER 2 East and West: The Current State of Affairs 21 CHAPTER 3 How China Came Up the Ladder (and So Quickly) 29 CHAPTER 4 The West No Longer Rules 35 CHAPTER 5 Introduction to the Marketing Framework for Our Analysis 41 SECTION II China 49 CHAPTER 6 How the Chinese Do Business à la the 5Ps: A Brief Summary 51 CHAPTER 7 Market Segmentation and Target Market Selection + China’s Market Penetration Approach 57 CHAPTER 8 China: Product => Solution and Innovation 65 CHAPTER 9 China: Price => Value-Add 73 CHAPTER 10 China: Place => Partnerships 85 CHAPTER 11 China: Promotion => Customer Relationships and Culture 93 CHAPTER 12 China: Politics => The 5th P—The Geopolitical Dimension 105 SECTION III The West 113 CHAPTER 13 Recommendations for the West and Application of the 5Ps 115 CHAPTER 14 The West: Product => Solution and Innovation 119 CHAPTER 15 The West: Price => Value-Add 131 CHAPTER 16 The West: Place => Partnerships 143 CHAPTER 17 The West: Promotion => Customer Relationships and Culture 151 CHAPTER 18 The West: Politics => The Geopolitical Dimension 167 CHAPTER 19 Innovation Models: West and East 185 CHAPTER 20 The West: Positioning 205 SECTION IV Case Studies 217 CHAPTER 21 Frenemies: If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them 219 Conclusion 239 Acknowledgments 241 Appendix A 243 Appendix B 245 Notes 253 Bibliography and Further Reading 261 About the Author 267 Index 269
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Change Catalyst
Book SynopsisWINNER OF BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 (The Business Book Awards) Essential reading for CEOs and leaders of change. - Martin Davis, CEO, Kames Capital 88% of change initiatives fail. The Change Catalyst provides you with the insight, tools and know-how you need to make sure your next change, strategy or M&A is the one in eight that succeeds. Whether you''re trying to change a process, a culture, a behaviour or an entire business, success demands complete clarity of what you are trying to achieve and why, followed by a clear plan to align your people to deliver. All change is about people, and one of the most important ingredients for successful change is the identification and appointment of a Change Catalyst. This is the person who can guide your organisation its people and its processes to the ultimate delivery of the outcomes your business needs. The book takes you deep inside the culture and process of change to show you how to set Trade Review"A good book, well researched with a clear instruction to use it as a guide and a resource to assess what is the right option for your own organisation." (Irish Tech News, July 2017)"The Change Catalyst is well-written and a pleasure to read. It is full of insight and anecdotes to help organisation transform for the better." (The Association of MBA's, June 2017)"This is no ordinary business book. Easy to read and conversational, it leads an entertaining exploration of the subject of change." (thebiponline, May 2017)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xi About the Author xv Introduction 1 PART ZERO: Change Is Inevitable 9 PART ONE: Why 88% of Change Initiatives Fail 29 1 People Don’t Like Change 31 #1 reason why people resist change: fear of failure 35 #2 reason why people resist change: fear of the unknown 38 #3 reason why people resist change: fear of blame 40 #4 reason why people resist change: the comfort of victimhood 44 #5 reason why people resist change: the long-term gains don’t seem to be worth the short-term pain 49 #6 reason why people resist change: we need help but it is nowhere to be found, so we give up at the fi rst hurdle 50 2 Lack of Clarity Regarding What We are Trying to Achieve and Why 55 3 The Implications are not Fully Understood 71 4 An Obsession with Process over Outcomes 75 5 Inertia 81 6 The Project is Set Up to Fail 85 7 Poor Communications and Disingenuous Stakeholder Engagement 89 8 We Forget that Emotions Trump Logic Every Time 93 9 A Change-averse Culture 103 10 The Leadership Doesn’t Stay the Course 107 PART TWO: The Necessary Ingredients for Successful Change 113 11 A Change Catalyst to Drive Delivery 115 12 Clarity About What we are Trying to Achieve and Why 131 13 Detailed Understanding of the Implications of the Change 133 14 A Laser-like Focus on the Outcomes 139 15 A Change Process that Includes a 'Pause for Reflection' 143 16 Clear Governance and Thorough Planning 147 17 Genuine Engagement with People at all Levels of the Organisation 153 18 Identification of the Emotional Triggers 163 19 A Strong, Committed, Aligned and Unwavering Leadership Team 167 20 A Change-ready Culture 171 PART THREE: Culture Change 177 21 Cultural Intelligence 179 22 Instigating Change in a Foreign Culture 193 23 Understanding Your Organisation’s Culture 207 24 Teaching People to Walk in the Rain 211 PART FOUR: Getting Down to Business 225 25 Vision, Mission and Other Buzzwords 227 26 Values Schmalues 243 27 What Does a Good Strategy Look Like? 251 28 It’s the Delivery, Stupid! (Execution is Everything) 263 29 Where Are Your Walls? (Organisation Design) 271 30 Overcoming Complacency (The Innovator’s Dilemma) 279 31 What Does a Good Leader Look Like? 287 32 Building Extraordinary Leadership Teams 293 33 Your People 299 34 Case Studies 313 Tim Wallace and the iPipeline team: Transforming insurance 314 Michael Sheargold: Real estate Change Catalyst 321 Michael Gould and Anaplan: The UK’s newest unicorn 327 Unlocking the value of HR 335 Globalisation 345 35 The Change Toolbox 359 PART FIVE: And Finally, Tell 'em What You Told 'em 377 Index 385
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Sustainable Development Goals
Book SynopsisAchieving the Sustainable Development Goals through Finance, Technology and Law Reform Achieving the SDGs requires a fundamental rethink from businesses and governments across the globe. To make the ambitious goals a reality, trillions of dollars need to be harnessed to mobilise finance and accelerate progress towards the SDGs. Bringing together leaders from the World Bank, the financial and business sectors, the startup community and academia, this important, topically relevant volume explains what the SDGs are, how they came about and how they can be accelerated. Real-world case studies and authoritative insights address how to direct investment of existing financial resources and re-align the global financial system to reflect the SDGs. In depth chapters discuss how financial institutions, such as UBS Wealth Management, Manulife Asset Management and Moody's Rating Agency are supporting the SDGs. The opportunities arising from Blockchain, Big Data, DigiTable of ContentsAbout the Editors xvii Notes on Contributors xix Foreword xxix Foreword: Implementation of the SDGs xxxi Preface xxxv Introduction 1 Part One: Overview and Context 9 Part Two: Where Will the Money Come From? Financing the SDGs 10 Part Three: Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship 12 Part Four: Facilitating the SDGs by Legal Infrastructure Reform 15 Part I Overview and Context 17 1 The UN and Goal Setting: From the MDGs to the SDGs 19Alma Pekmezovic Introduction 19 What is Development? 20 Is There a Right to Development? 22 Measuring Economic Development 22 Measuring Non-Economic Aspects of Development 23 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 24 Situating the SDGs in the International Legal Framework 28 Theories of Development: Towards a New Theory of Sustainable Development 29 Economic Theories of Development 30 Cultural Theories of Development 30 Geographic Theories of Development 31 Institutional Theories of Development 32 A New Theory of Sustainable Development 34 Measuring Progress Towards the SDGs 34 Conclusions 35 2 SDGs and the Role of International Financial Institutions 37Suresh Nanwani Introduction 37 Response and Implementation of the SDGs by IFIs 38 Project Processing and Actions Taken by IFIs to Implement the SDGs, and Responses from Other Development Actors 44 Conclusion and Recommendations for IFIs to Meet SDG Goals and Targets 48 3 Towards a New Global Narrative for the Sustainable Development Goals 53Iason Gabriel and Varun Gauri Introduction 53 How SMART Are the SDGs? 55 Goals That Stretch 59 Goals That Inspire 62 Sloganising the SDGs 64 Towards a New Global Narrative? 66 Conclusion 69 4 Overcoming Scarcity: The Paradox of Abundance: Harnessing Digitalisation in Financing Sustainable Development 71Simon Zadek Scarcity: The Paradox of Abundance 71 Financing: A Systemic Challenge 72 Action on System Design 74 Digital Financing of the SDGs 76 Dilemmas: Digitalisation and Dark Financing 80 Sizing the Prize 82 What Next? 84 Concluding Comments 85 Part II Where Will the Money Come From? Financing the SDGs 87 5 The New Framework for Financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs 89Alma Pekmezovic Introduction 89 Sources of Development Finance 90 Domestic Public and Private Sources 90 Domestic Resource Mobilisation (DRM) 90 International Public and Private Finance 93 The Role of International Official Development Assistance (ODA) 94 Private Philanthropy 95 Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Insurance Companies, and Investment Funds 96 Barriers to Greater Private Investment 97 The Role of Private and Blended Finance in Development 98 The Development Impact and Risks of Blended Finance 100 An Overview of Blended Finance Mechanisms 101 Innovative Financing Tools: Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) and Development Impact Bonds (DIBs) 102 Best Practices for Engaging the Private Sector 105 Conclusions 105 6 The Contribution of the International Private Sector to a More Sustainable Future 107Martin Blessing and Tom Naratil Ready and Able to Invest 108 Commercial and Investment Benefits 109 What is Needed to Mobilise Private Sector Money? 110 Partnerships for a More Sustainable Future 112 Partnerships to Rationalise Sustainable Investment Markets 112 Partnerships to Democratise Sustainable Investment Markets 116 7 Re-Orienting the Global Financial System Towards Sustainability 121Alma Pekmezovic Introduction 121 Background 123 The Legal and Regulatory Framework 125 Company Reporting: Sustainability Disclosure Requirements 128 Institutional Investors: Responsible Investing and Investing for Impact 132 Fiduciary Duties of Institutional Investors and Other Financial Intermediaries 136 Fostering Long-Term Sustainability 140 Conclusion 142 8 How Asset Managers Can Better Align Public Markets Investing with the SDGs 143Emily Chew and Margaret Childe Why the SDGs Could Transform Sustainability Investing 143 Implementing the SDGs as an Analytical Framework to Align Investing with the SDGs 145 Objectives of Manulife Investment Management’s Approach to SDG-Aligned Investing 145 SDG Assessment Methodology Overview 147 Investable Themes 147 SDG Alignment Assessment 150 Exclusions 152 Applying the SDG Analytical Framework to the S&P 500 Index 152 The Current State of Corporate Goals with Respect to SDG Impact 153 The Current Opportunity Capture of SDG-Related Profit Opportunities 156 Areas in which Corporate Operational Conduct is Most Strongly Aligned with SDG Impact 159 What SDG Developments Can We Expect in the Public Markets Investor Community in 2020 and Beyond? 161 SDG-aligned Investing is Expected to Become Easier 162 Corporate Reporting on the SDGs Will Improve 163 Constructive Dialogue or Engagement with Companies is Necessary to Achieve the SDGs 163 A Call to Action 164 Disclaimer 165 9 The Significance of Sustainable Development Goals for Government Credit Quality 167Alastair Wilson Environmental Preservation Influences Credit Quality, Including Through the Impact of Climate Change on Growth and Institutions’ Resilience to It 168 Social Risks Such as Poverty and Inequality Feed into Economic and Institutional Strength 170 Strong Institutions Are Closely Related to Ratings and Ratings Factors 174 SDGs Influence Government Credit Quality Through Different Channels, to Varying Degrees 176 Part III Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship 177 10 FinTech for Financial Inclusion: Driving Sustainable Growth 179Dirk A. Zetzsche, Ross P. Buckley, and Douglas W. Arner Introduction 179 Financial Inclusion and Sustainability: Introducing the Long-Term Perspective 180 Financial Inclusion: Why It Matters 180 Two Sides of the Same Coin 181 FinTech as a Tool for the SDGs 181 FT4FI Initiatives 183 Four Pillars of Digital Financial Transformation 184 Experiences and Lessons 184 Financial Inclusion Initiatives Since 2008: G20 184 Financial Inclusion Initiatives Since 2008: AFI 185 FinTech and Financial Inclusion: The Foundation of Digital Financial Transformation 185 Pillar I: Digital ID and eKYC: Establishing the Foundation 186 Example: The Indian Aadhaar System 186 IrisGuard 187 Regional Approaches: eIDAS in the EU 188 eKYC and KYC Utilities 188 Example 1: South Africa Web-Based KYC Database 188 Example 2: India’s e-KYC System 188 Example 3: eIDAS and eKYC 189 Synthesising the Lessons 189 Pillar II: Open Electronic Payment Systems: Building Connectivity 189 Mobile Money 190 Designing Regulatory Infrastructure for an Open Electronic Payments System 191 Pillar III: Account Opening and Electronic Government Provision of Services: Expanding Usage 192 Electronic Payment: Government Salaries and Transfers 193 Electronic Payment and Provision: Other Core Services 194 Pillar IV: Design of Financial Market Infrastructure and Systems: Enabling New Wider Development 195 Transforming Credit Provision: From Collateral and Microfinance to Cash Flow 195 Adding Insurance and Investments to Savings and Credit 196 M-Akiba 197 Building Better Financial Infrastructure 198 The EU Example: GDPR, PSD2, MiFID2 198 Developing a Comprehensive Strategy 198 Strategic Approach 198 The Challenge of Technology 198 Regulatory Sandboxes, Piloting, and Test-and-Learn Approaches 199 Balancing Inclusion with Other Regulatory Objectives 201 Designing Regulatory Systems: The Example of Mexico 201 Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Growth 202 11 Financing and Self-Financing of SDGs through Financial Technology, Legal, and Fiscal Tools 205Jon Truby Introduction 205 Self-Sufficient Financing and Achievement of SDGs through Tax Reform 207 Shifting the Tax Burden to Create a Double Dividend 207 Base Erosion and Digital Services Taxation 208 Digitisation of Tax Administration 209 Amendment of the Chicago Convention 210 Self-Sufficient Financing of SDGs through Financial Technology 212 Digitisation of Money 212 Digital Identity 214 Financing SDG 7 and Related Goals through Financial Technology 215 Offsetting Investments in Energy-Intensive Digital Currencies 215 Digital Token Investments 216 Conclusion 217 12 SDG Challenges in G20 Countries 219Guillaume Lafortune and Guido Schmidt-Traub Introduction 219 The SDGs as Problem-Solving Tools for Transformative Actions and Policies 229 Long-Term Planning and Back-Casting 230 Data and Monitoring 231 Financing 232 Technology Missions 233 Conclusion 234 13 The Future-Fit Business Benchmark: Flourishing Business in a Truly Sustainable Future 235Geoff Kendall and Martin Rich Introduction 235 The Journey Ahead 236 The World We Want 236 The World We Have (and How We Got Here) 236 The World We Can Create 238 Why a Systems View is Good for Business 240 A Star to Steer By 243 Current Assessment Methods Are Flawed 243 Starting with the End in Mind 244 How Much is Enough? 244 A Holistic View of Future-Fitness 245 A Practical Tool 246 Future-Fit Break-Even Goals 246 Future-Fit Positive Pursuits 248 Engaging Stakeholders More Effectively 250 Conclusion 251 14 Financing for Youth Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development 253Inna Amesheva, Alex Clark, and Julian Payne The Role of Young Entrepreneurs in Sustainable Development 253 The Needs of Young Entrepreneurs Working on the SDGs 254 Barriers to Innovation and Scale 254 Supporting Young Entrepreneurs Working on the SDGs 257 The Financing Options Available to Young Entrepreneurs Working on the SDGs 258 Sources and Instruments of Finance for Young Entrepreneurs 259 Bridging the Gap Between Young Entrepreneurs and the SDGs 262 Sectoral Coverage 262 Geographical Coverage 264 Beyond Banks: Alternative Financial Structures for Youth-oriented Sustainable Development Initiatives 266 Prioritising Financial Interventions for Youth Entrepreneurs and the SDGs 267 Non-financial Services 268 Developing a Robust Investment Pipeline 270 Designing Youth-focused Funding Vehicles for the SDGs 271 15 Transparency in the Supply Chain 275Julia Walker Introduction 275 Supplier prequalification tools 279 Emerging Technology in Supply Chains 281 The diamond industry 282 Summary 284 Part IV Facilitating the SDGs by Legal Infrastructure Reform 285 16 Facilitating Sustainable Development Goal 8 by Legal Reform Measures 287Gordon Walker Introduction 287 Contextual Issues 288 Legal Traditions 288 Regulators and Policymakers 289 Implementation Problems 290 Capital Formation for Micro-, Small-, and Medium-Sized Enterprises 291 Meta-Strategy: The Promise of e-Government 291 The SDGs and Domestic Policy Formation 292 Facilitating SDG 8 by Law Reform 293 Hong Kong 293 Fundraising Law in Hong Kong: A Brief Overview 294 Safe Harbours in the 17th Schedule of CWUMPO 295 ECF and P2PL in Hong Kong 296 Supporting FinTech and MSME Fundraising Solutions in Papua New Guinea 297 Survey of Papua New Guinea Legislation 297 Offers Excluded from the Prospectus Requirements: CMA, Schedule 6 298 Issues Excluded from the Prospectus Requirements: CMA, Schedule 7 299 Securities Commission Power to Amend Schedules: CMA, Section 470 299 Legal Reform Opportunities for ECF and P2PL in PNG 299 Conclusion 300 17 Facilitating SDGs by Tax System Reform 303Benjamin Walker Introduction 303 Sustainable Development Goals 304 Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being 304 Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth 304 Goal 10: Reduce Inequality within and among Countries 305 Goal 12: Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns 307 Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 308 Goal 17: Strengthen the Means of Implementation and Revitalize Global Partnership for Sustainable Development 309 A Wider Picture of Development 310 Taxes and Economic Development 310 Tax Effort 311 Taxes and Spending 312 Taxes and Technology 313 Blockchain 313 Artificial Intelligence 314 Tax Law Reform 314 Recent Developments 316 Conclusion 316 18 Facilitating the SDGs by Competition and Consumer Law and Policy Reform: Aspirations and Challenges in Papua New Guinea 317Brent Fisse Introduction 317 Proposed PNG Competition and Consumer Reforms and SDGs 318 Tailoring Law and Policy to the Particular Needs and Circumstances of PNG 320 Removing Statutory and Regulatory Barriers to Entry 322 Designing Competition Rules That Are Practical and Avoid Excessive Technicality 324 Harnessing Consumer Protection Laws to Protect and Promote Small Business 327 Using Enforcement Mechanisms That Have Some Chance of Working in PNG 329 Conclusion 331 Resolution Adopted by the General Assembly on 25 September 2015 333 Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 333 Preamble 333 People 334 Declaration 335 Introduction 335 Our vision 336 Our shared principles and commitments 336 Our world today 337 The new Agenda 339 Means of implementation 344 Follow-up and review 346 A call for action to change our world 347 Sustainable Development Goals and targets 347 Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere 349 Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture 350 Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 351 Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 352 Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 353 Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all 354 Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all 354 Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 355 Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation 356 Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries 357 Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 357 Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns 358 Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 359 Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 360 Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss 361 Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 362 Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development 363 Finance 363 Technology 363 Capacity-building 364 Trade 364 Systemic issues 364 Means of implementation and the Global Partnership 365 Follow-up and review 369 National level 371 Regional level 372 Global level 372 Index 375
£54.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc International Corporate Finance
Book SynopsisAs globalization is redefining the field of corporate finance, international finance is now part and parcel of the basic literacy of any financial executive. This is why International Corporate Finance is a must text for upper-undergraduates, MBAs aspiring to careers in global financial services and budding finance professionals. International Corporate Financeoffers thorough coverage of the international monetary system, international financing, foreign exchange risk management and cross-border valuation. Additionally, the book offers keen insight on how disintermediation, deregulation and securitization are re-shaping global capital markets. What is different about International Corporate Finance? Each chapter opens with a real-life mini-case to anchor theoretical concepts to managerial situations. Provides simple decision rules and how to do answers to key managerial issues. Cross-border Mergers & Acquisitions, Table of ContentsPreface xvii Acknowledgments xxv About the Author xxvii Chapter 1 What is International Corporate Finance? 1 The Uneven Reach of Globalization 2 The Rise of the Multinational Corporation 3 What is Different about International Corporate Finance? 6 Risks in the Wonderland of International Finance 8 Internationalization and the Locus of the Finance Function 12 The International Control Conundrum 15 Exploiting The Multinational Enterprise System 16 Summary 19 Questions for Discussion 19 References 20 Part One The International Monetary Environment 21 Chapter 2 Exchange Rates Regimes 23 Some First Principles about Exchange Rate Determination 24 World Map of Exchange Rate Regimes: The Flexibility × Convertibility Space 29 Floating Exchange Rates 31 Stabilized or Pegged Exchange Rates 39 Controlled Exchange Rates 46 To Float or to Fix: The Trilemma of International Finance 49 Summary 50 Questions for Discussion 51 Problems 52 Internet Exercises 54 References 54 Chapter 3 Yesterday and Yesteryear 57 Chronology of the International Monetary System 58 The Gold Standard (1878–1914, 1925–1931) 61 The Bretton Woods System (1944–1971) 63 Managed Floating Exchange Rates (1973–Present) 67 European Monetary System and the European Currency Unit (1979–1999) 68 Emerging Markets Currency Regimes and Crises 72 European Monetary Union and the Birth of the Euro (1999–Present) 76 Today and Tomorrow: The Current Map of Exchange Rates 84 Summary 86 Questions for Discussion 87 Problems 88 Internet Exercises 90 References 90 Case Study 3.1: Will the Eurozone Shutter? Plant Location and Exchange Rates for Hyundai 91 Chapter 4 The Balance of Payments 99 Fundamentals of Balance of International Payments Accounting 100 Current Account 105 Financial Account 107 Official Reserve Account 109 Statistical Discrepancies: Errors and Omissions 111 Balance of Payments and the Foreign Exchange Market 111 Debtor Versus Creditor Nations 115 Linking the Balance of Payments to National Income 118 Summary 119 Questions for Discussion 120 Problems 121 Internet Exercises 122 References 124 Case Study 4.1: When One of the BRIC(k)s Falls: Trials and Tribulations of the Indian Rupee 124 Part Two The Foreign Exchange Market and Currency Derivatives 129 Chapter 5 The Foreign Exchange Market 131 How Forex is Traded: The Institutional Framework 132 Foreign Exchange Products 140 Exchange Rate Quotations 142 Summary 155 Questions for Discussion 156 Problems 157 Internet Exercises 160 References 160 Case Study 5.1: Banco Mercantil Internacional’s Forex Losses 160 Chapter 6 Interest Rate Arbitrage and Parity 165 Interest Rate Arbitrage Theorem 166 Interest Rate Parity 174 Uncovered Interest Rate Arbitrage and the Carry Trade 181 Summary 184 Appendix 6A: Transaction Costs: Interest Rate Arbitarge with Bid-Ask Spreads (Advanced) 185 Appendix 6B: Interest Rate Parity and Asymmetric Taxation 187 Questions for Discussion 188 Problems 188 Internet Exercises 195 References 195 Case Study 6.1: Brazil Rede Globo’s Short-Term Funding 195 Chapter 7 Purchasing Power Parity and the International Parities Framework 199 Purchasing Power Parity 200 The Linkages Between Interest, Inflation, and Exchange Rates 213 Questions for Discussion 220 Problems 220 Internet Exercises 221 References 222 Chapter 8 Currency Futures and Options 223 A Brief History of Derivatives 223 Currency Futures 228 Currency Options 234 Risk Profile of Currency Options 236 Option Strategies 239 Put-Call Parity Theorem 245 The Valuation of Currency Options 248 Derivatives and Zero-Premium Options 254 Summary 258 Appendix 8A: Pricing Currency Options 259 Questions for Discussion 261 Problems 261 Internet Exercises 264 References 264 Case Study 8.1: Daewoo’s Unorthodox Funding Strategy 264 Part Three International Financing 269 Chapter 9 The International Financial Sector and the Dynamics of Global Capital Markets 271 Financing as a Global Procurement Decision 272 The Financial System and Financial (Dis)Intermediation 273 Securitization and the (Lower) Cost of Consumer Financing 281 Deregulation 287 Mapping the Financial System/Capital Market Emergence Process 290 Summary 297 Questions for Discussion 298 Problems 298 Internet Exercises 300 References 300 Case Study 9.1: How Thai Airways FOILs Jet Fuel Price Risk 301 Chapter 10 Sourcing Equity Globally 307 A Grand Tour of Equity Markets 308 Global Equity Financing as a Procurement Decision 317 Internationalizing the Cost of Capital: The Landmark Case of Novo Industri 318 Why do Firms Cross-List? 323 How to Source Equity Globally 325 Summary 331 Questions for Discussion 332 Problems 333 Internet Exercises 334 References 335 Case Study 10.1: Jazztel’s Foreign IPO 335 Chapter 11 Sourcing Debt from Global Bond Markets 345 The International Debt Procurement Decision 346 Grand Tour of the Global Debt Market 347 Cost of Foreign Currency Debt Financing 356 Debt Refinancing 361 The International Debt Financing Conundrum 364 Summary 366 Questions for Discussion 366 Problems 367 Internet Exercises 372 References 372 Case Study 11.1: McDonald’s Dim Sum Bonds: “Lovin’ It” 372 Chapter 12 Currency, Interest Rate, and Credit Default Swaps 377 Currency Swaps 378 Interest Rate Swaps 383 Credit Default Swaps 391 Summary 397 Questions for Discussion 397 Problems 398 Internet Exercises 400 References 400 Case Study 12.1: The Demise of AIG 400 Chapter 13 International Trade Financing 405 A Brief History of International Trade 406 The Trilogy of Risks in Exporting 407 Managing Credit Risk 409 Managing Currency Risk 410 Managing Country Risk 411 The Mechanics of Trade Financing with a Letter of Credit 412 Financing Exports 415 Pre-Export Financing 418 Government-Sponsored Export Credit Agencies 422 Summary 423 Questions for Discussion 424 Problems 424 Internet Exercises 426 Case Study 13.1: Warrick Pharmaceuticals Inc. 426 Part Four Managing Foreign Exchange Risk 431 Chapter 14 The Case for Foreign Exchange Risk Management 433 Defining Foreign Exchange Risk Management and its Objectives 435 Can Hedging Currency Risk Increase the Value of the Firm? 437 When is Hedging Currency Risk Irrelevant? 440 From Hedging to Managing Currency Risk 441 The Building Blocks of Foreign Exchange Risk Management 443 Summary 445 Appendix 14A: Foreign Exchange Risk Management: What do Firms do? 446 Questions for Discussion 446 References 447 Case Study 14.1: Bio-Oils Energy S.L. 447 Chapter 15 Forecasting Exchange Rates 455 Market-Based Forecasts 456 Model-Based Forecasts: Technical Versus Econometric Modeling Approaches 461 Composite Forecasts 468 How to Use Currency Forecasts 469 Summary 470 Appendix 15A: Forecasting Pegged Yet Adjustable Exchange Rates 470 Questions for Discussion 476 Problems 477 Internet Exercises 479 References 479 Case Study 15.1: Euclides Engineering, Ltd. 480 Chapter 16 Managing Transaction Exposure 483 Measuring Transaction Exposure 484 The Mechanics of Hedging Transaction Exposure 488 Hedging and Financing International Trade 500 Eliminating Foreign Exchange Rate Risk in Long-Term Contracts 501 Exchange Rate Risk in International Bidding 508 How Much to Hedge Transaction Exposure 512 Summary 513 Questions for Discussion 514 Problems 514 References 520 Case Study 16.1: Hedging Currency Risk at TT Textiles 521 Chapter 17 Managing Translation Exposure 531 What is Translation Exposure? 531 Should Translation Exposure be Hedged? 532 Alternative Translation Methods 533 The Mechanics of Contractual Hedging 539 The Mechanics of Financial Hedging 546 Summary 550 Appendix 17A: Accounting Valuation and the Concept of Translation Exposure 551 Questions for Discussion 555 Problems 555 Internet Exercises 560 References 560 Case Study 17.1: Wilkinson Sword’s Trials and Tribulations in Turkey 560 Chapter 18 Managing Economic Exposure 567 A Taxonomy of Economic Exposures 568 Toward an Operational Measure of Economic Exposure 575 Managing Operating Exposure 578 Summary 583 Questions for Discussion 584 Problems 584 References 587 Case Study 18.1: Peugeot Citroën SA’s Economic Exposure to the South Korean Won 588 Part Five Cross-Border Valuation and Foreign Investment Analysis 591 Chapter 19 Foreign Market Entry Strategies and Country Risk Management 593 Contractual Modes of Foreign Market Entry 594 Foreign Market Entry Through Foreign Direct Investments 599 Country Risk 600 Costs/Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment to Host Countries 608 Summary 612 Questions for Discussion 613 Internet Exercises 613 References 614 Case Study 19.1: Carrefour’s Indian Entry Strategy 614 Chapter 20 International Capital Budgeting 619 The Foreign Direct Investment Decision-Making Process 619 A Primer on Evaluating Investment Opportunities 622 What is Different About Evaluating Foreign Investment Proposals? 624 Case Study: Renault Invests in India 629 Global Cost of Equity Capital 639 Optimal Worldwide Capital Structure 643 Summary 644 Appendix 20A: Adjusted Present Value 645 Appendix 20B: Real Options 648 Questions for Discussion 656 Problems 656 Internet Exercises 660 References 660 Chapter 21 Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions 661 A Brief History of Mergers and Acquisitions 662 The Industrial Logic of Mergers and Acquisitions 662 Are Cross-Border Acquisitions Different? 664 Valuation of Foreign Acquisitions 671 Ciments Lafarge Enters Vietnam 673 Summary 680 Questions for Discussion 681 Problems 681 Internet Exercises 683 Case Study 21.1: Etihad’s Proposed Acquisition of Malaysia Airlines 684 Chapter 22 Project Finance 689 What is Project Finance? 690 Anatomy of Project Finance: The Case of the Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Company 696 Valuing Project Finance: The Esty Model 696 Summary 704 Questions for Discussion 705 References 705 Case Study 22.1: Clean Infra Ltd Project Finance 706 Chapter 23 Global Investing 713 The Basics of International Portfolio Management 714 The Gains from International Diversification 722 Trials and Tribulations in Foreign Equity Investing 729 Currency Risk in Global Investing 730 Alternative Modes of Investing in Foreign Equity 733 The New Landscape of Global Investing 734 Summary 741 Appendix 23A: In Search of Alpha at Global Thematic Partner is found on the Book Website at www.wiley.com/go/intlcorpfinance2e 741 Questions for Discussion 742 Problems 742 Internet Exercises 744 References 744 Part Six Managing the Multinational Financial System 747 Chapter 24 Managing the Multinational Financial System 749 A Primer on International Taxation 749 The Multinational Financial System 753 Exploiting the System’s Potential to Minimize Global Tax Liabilities 755 Designing a Global Dividends Remittance Strategy 761 Centralizing Cash Management 765 Summary 774 Questions for Discussion 775 Problems 775 Internet Exercises 777 References 777 Appendix: Answers to Selected Problems 779 About the Companion Website 787 Index 789 Continued on the Website Chapter 25 International Control Conundrum (extension of Part 6) 805 A Primer on Managerial Control 806 The International Control Conundrum 809 EVA-Based Contingent Budgeting and Performance Assessment 815 Summary 821 Appendix 25A: Applying The EVA-Based Control System 822 Questions for Discussion 826 References 826 Chapter 26 Asian Finance and Banking (extension of Part 3) 827 Asian Finance: Common Historical Roots, Diverse Paths 828 Adaptive Responses: Crises and Institutional Change in Asian Finance 832 Business Organization, Corporate Ownership, and Governance 836 Corporate Governance 841 Capital Market Development 846 Capital Structure and the Cost of Capital 855 Performance, Value, and the Practice of Corporate Finance 857 Summary 860 Questions for Discussion 860 References 861 Chapter 27 Islamic Banking and Finance (extension of Part 3) 863 The Underlying Principles of Islamic Finance 864 The Evolution of Islamic Finance 868 Islamic Financing Products 872 Shariah-Compliant Asset Management 879 Islamic Banking 880 Islamic Finance and the Global Financial Meltdown 885 Summary 886 Questions for Discussion 888 References 888 Case Study 27.1: When Emirates Airline Taps Islamic Finance 888 Appendix 23A to Chapter 23: In Search of Alpha at Global Thematics Partners (GTP) 894 Glossary 899
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Latinx Business Success
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword xiii Preface xv Introduction The Latino Digital Leadership Model 1 Chapter 1 Decision Making: C-Suite Level Leaders And Board Directors 9 Chapter 2 Intelligence: Healthcare And Physicians 57 Chapter 3 Game Plan: Latinx-Factor Leaders 87 Chapter 4 Inclusion: Executive Nonprofit Leadership And Education 115 Chapter 5 Technology: Technology Executives 159 Chapter 6 Abundance: Media And Arts 187 Chapter 7 Leverage: Venture Capital And Entrepreneurship 209 Conclusion 241 Acknowledgments 247 About The Authors 251 Index 253
£17.59
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Intercultural Management
Book SynopsisChristoph Barmeyer is Professor of Intercultural Communication at the University of Passau, Germany.Peter Franklin is Professor of Intercultural Business and Management Communication at HTWG Konstanz University of Applied Sciences, Germany.Trade Review'Rather than experiencing cultural differences as threats to be overcome, Barmeyer and Franklin challenge the reader to experience and enjoy the richness of cultural diversity with in-depth case studies that go beyond stereotypical representations of cultural differences. This book is not only a valuable resource for cross-cultural management scholars and educators, but also a useful addition to any executive's library.' - Gunter Stahl, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria 'Intercultural Management addresses one of the most important issues of the 21st century: how people from around the world can work well together. It is not a question of merely recognizing differences, but rather leveraging and appreciating global diversity. Franklin and Barmeyer guide readers through the complexities of human dynamics and offer much needed analysis and advice.' - Nancy J. Adler, McGill University, Canada 'For the first time, a book that brings together theory, practice and reflective application homogeneously. The succinct approach and clarity of thought makes for an ideal resource for both students and academics alike.' - Meena Chavan, Macquarie University, Australia 'For too long the treatment of culture in management research and education has remained detached from work place settings. At last we have a well-conceived, ground-breaking book that is replete with solution-oriented, up-to-date cases for students and practitioners.' - Nigel Holden, Leeds University Business School, UK 'This is the perfect text for students and researchers who require case studies which treat culture as a complex and contextual influence. They present entertaining and engaging scenarios which get to the heart of the role of culture in today's transnational business environment and encourage the reader to explore and question a wide variety of managerial dilemmas.' - Fiona Moore, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK 'Finally, a management book on culture that doesn't reduce this important concept to simplistic, wholistic, nomothetic, value-based dimensions that do more harm than good in guiding intercultural interactions! Taking a dynamic, non-North American perspective, this book goes far in offering authentic, reflective, and practical guidance for practitioners as well as academics who want an up-close and genuine understanding of the culture in today's complex global business context.' - Mary Yoko Brannen, University of Victoria, Canada 'This book is a very valuable resource on culture in management - the texts, cases and examples are highly insightful not only for students, but also for executives. The book helps readers on their journey towards improving intercultural competencies.' - Stefan Schmid, ESCP Europe Business School, GermanyTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction: An Alternative Approach to Intercultural Management – From Otherness to Synergy PART 1: Understanding Otherness and Discord 1 Understanding Otherness and Discord: A Necessary but Insufficient First Step towards Generating Complementarity and Synergy from Cultural Diversity 2 Harmonizing Expectations: NSF International's Experience in Shanghai 3 Planning a Sino-British Collaborative Workshop: Negotiating Preferences and Achieving Synergy 4 Intercultural Challenges in International Mergers and Acquisitions: A German-Bulgarian-Romanian Case Study 5 How to Implement Change in a Post-acquisition Multicultural Context: The Lafarge Experience in Britain 6 The Intercultural Challenge of Building the European eSports League for Video Gaming 7 Leading Change in Mergers and Acquisitions in Asia-Pacific 8 Smart Spacing: The Impact of Locations on Intercultural Trust-building and Decision-making 9 IKEA's Ethical Dilemmas in Saudi Arabia PART 2: Applying Competencies and Resources 10 Applying Competencies and Resources: Handling Cultural Otherness as the Second Step towards Generating Complementarity and Synergy from Cultural Diversity 11 Adidas and Reebok: What Expatriate Managers Need to Manage M & A's across Cultures 12 Virtual Chaos at WORLDWIDE Rx: How Cultural Intelligence Can Turn Problems into Solutions 13 Cultural Intelligence at Work – A Case Study from Thailand 14 Cultural Aspects of Offshoring to India PART 3: Achieving Complementarity and Synergy 15 Achieving Complementarity and Synergy: The Third Step to Leveraging Diversity in Intercultural Management 16 Future+: Intercultural Challenges and Success Factors in an International Virtual Project Team 17 A Tough Day for a French Expatriate in Vietnam: The Management of a Large International Infrastructure Project 18 Japan Tobacco International: Managing and Leveraging Cultural Diversity 19 Leveraging the Benefits of Diversity and Biculturalism through Organizational Design 20 Going Global versus Staying Local: The Performance Management Dilemma in the International Context 21 A Parcel to Spain: Reconciling Cultural and Managerial Dilemmas Caused by the Implementation of Corporate Culture Instruments 22 Managing Glocally: Resolving Intercultural Challenges in the Management of Local Multicultural Teams in a Multinational Venture 23 Strategic Alliances and Intercultural Organizational Change: The Renault-Nissan case List of Contributors.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Managing Global Business
Book SynopsisThis is a brand new introductory text that offers a succinct, accessible and engaging overview of the key theories and models that underpin the global economy and international business. Packed with global case studies and with an emphasis on practical employability skills it ensures students are prepared for the workplace.Table of ContentsPART I: GLOBAL POSSIBILITIES 1. International Trade 2. International Growth and Diversification PART II: GLOBAL MARKETS 3. International Risk Analysis 4. Positioning Risk Analysis 5. Market Entry Decisions 6. International Markets PART III: GLOBAL LOCATIONS 7. Import and Export 8. Foreign Direct Investment 9. International Value and Supply Chains PART IV: GLOBAL STRATEGIES, ALLIANCES AND STRUCTURES 10. International Business Strategies 11. Global Strategic Alliances 12. Organisational Issues PART V: GLOBAL REGULATION AND FINANCE 13. The International Regulatory Framework 14. International Accounting 15. International Finance PART VI: GLOBAL MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE 16. International Culture and Business 17. International Human Resource Management 18. Corporate Social Responsibility.
£56.99
Palgrave MacMillan UK Architecting Enterprise Managing Innovation
Book SynopsisThe discussion in this book provides an introduction to the concept of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial business management. The author covers many elements of the entrepreneurial management discipline including choosing a business, organizing, financing, marketing, developing an offering that the market will value, and growing a business.Table of ContentsPART I: LAYING FOUNDATION OF ENTERPRISE 1. Globalization and Emerging Firms 2. Entrepreneurial Mind-set 3. Organizations and Innovations PART II: ARCHITECTING ENTERPRISE: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY EFFECTS 4. Innovation Management 5. Process Innovation and Value Chain Management 6. Technology Diffusion and Adoption 7. Innovations, Technology, and Economies of Scale 8. Disruptive Innovations and Technologies PART III: REVEALING VALUES 9. The Human Factors 10. Consumer Marketplace 11. Global Effects of Innovation and Technology
£71.85
Palgrave MacMillan UK Franchising for Social Innovation
Book SynopsisSocial franchising represents a third generation form of franchising development, after trade-name and business-format franchising. At the intersection of social enterprise and micro finance literatures, this book reviews a variety of social franchising formats across a number of developing countries.Table of ContentsIntroduction (Ilan Alon) 1. Social Franchising as an Organizational Format – An Overview; Anita du Toit 2. Overcoming Institutional Challenges in Microfranchising; Lisa Jones Christensen and David Lehr 3. The Scope for Scaling Up Social Enterprises in China; Michael Norton 4. Access Afya: Micro-Clinic Health Franchise Designed for Scale; Kevin McKague, Melissa Menke, Ajanthy Arasaratnam 5. World Vision: Catalyzing the growth of Microfranchising in Tanzania; Andy Hunter and Ashley Wheaton
£42.74
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Human Resource Management
Book SynopsisJawad Syed is Dean and Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Suleman Dawood School of Business, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan. Jawad was previously Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Diversity Management at the University of Huddersfield, UK.Robin Kramar is Professor of Human Resource Management at the Australian Catholic University, Australia. Robin conducts leadership work as Chair of the HR and Professional Experience Discipline, and she is responsible for accreditation and ensuring quality in the University's HRM programs.Trade ReviewAn excellent revised edition of a successful core text which features a truly global orientation, and a critical approach to HRM theory and practice. The authors take a non-western-centric approach and encourage students to question underlying assumptions about management. * Adrian Wilkinson, Griffith University, Australia *In the last few decades an increasing number of books on international HRM have been published. Among these publications this book stands out through the way in which it explores dominant concepts from the HRM literature, linking them with other literature, like on institutional theory, industrial relations and employee participation. The critical approach makes it stand out, especially when compared with more mainstream thinking on Strategic HRM. Global developments are looked at without the typical Euro-US angle - providing fresh ideas from other regions of the world like Australia. There are also many excellent cases suitable for various levels of teaching international HRM and employment relations. * Ulke Veersma, University of Greenwich, UK *This book provides a superb introduction to HRM in the 21st century, and in a global context. The topics are located in the present era; they update methodologies and offer original and actionable ways forward for a subject that is in danger of being hijacked by recycled insights. * Raza Mir, William Paterson University, USA *Table of ContentsPART ONE-THE HRM ARENA Chapter 1 – Context-Specific Human Resource Management Chapter 2 – A Critical Perspective on Strategic Human Resource Management PART TWO- HRM IN PRACTICE Chapter 3 – HRM in MNCs Chapter 4 – Diversity Management in a Global Context Chapter 5 – HRM, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Chapter 6 – Human Resource Planning Chapter 7 – Job and Work Design Chapter 8 – Recruitment and Selection Chapter 9 – Performance Management Chapter 10 – Reward Management Chapter 11 – Training, Development and Learning PART THREE- CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HRM Chapter 12 – Talent Management Chapter 13 – International Assignments Chapter 14 – HRM, Productivity and Employee Involvement Chapter 15 – Work-Life Balance in the 21st Century Chapter 16 – Managing Global and Migrant Workers Chapter 17 – Sustainable HRM.
£62.99
Palgrave MacMillan UK Developments in Logistics and Supply Chain
Book SynopsisContaining the most influential papers from the International Symposium on Logistics, Developments in Logistics and Supply Chain Management demonstrates the evolution in logistics and supply chain management since the 1990s.Table of Contents1. Introduction and Overview KS Pawar, H Rogers, A Potter and M Naim 2. Supply Chain Design and Configurations Framework for designing robust supply chains J V Vlajic, JGA J Van Der Vorst and R Haijema (2009) Collaborative supply chain configurations: The implications for supplier performance in production and inventory control J Holmstrom, J Smaros, SM Disney and DR Towill (2003) A critical review of survey-based research in supply chain integration T van der Vaart and DP van Donk (2005) The reverse amplification effect in supply chains M Holweg and J Bicheno (2000) 3. Agility, Flexibility and Risk Creating the agile supply chain: issues and challenges M Christopher, A Harrison and R van Hoek (1999) Process control in agile supply chain networks M Pearson, R Masson and A Swain (2008) The power of flexibility for mitigating supply chain risks C Tang and B Tomlin (2007) Managing risk in international inbound supply chains C Colicchia, F Dallari and M Melacini (2009) 4. Supplier Management A computerized vendor rating system A Ghobadian, A Stainer and T Kiss (1993) Toyota supplier system in Japan and the UK P Hines (1997) Readiness for supply chain collaboration & supplier Integration - Findings from the Chinese automotive industry J Schadel, M Lockstrom, R Moser and N Harrison (2011) Business process management and supply chain collaboration: Critical comparison of four Thai case studies Pradabwong, J, Braziotis, C and KS Pawar (2014) 5. Retail Logistics Customer segmentation based on buying and returning behaviour: Supporting differentiated service delivery in fashion e-commerce K Hjort, B Lantz, D Ericsson and J Gattorna (2012) The retailer's SKU allocation problem B Avittathur and J Shah (2004) Exploring supply chain relationships and information exchange in UK grocery supply chains: some preliminary findings M Barratt (1999) 6. ICT and Decision Support Traceability information management system for composite production process T Takeno, A Okamoto, M Horikawa, T Uetake, M Sugawara and M Ohba (2006) Flexible mass customisation: Managing its information logistics using adaptive cooperative multi agent systems IJ Timm, PO Woelk, P Knirsch and HK Tonshoff (2001) 7. Transport and Distribution Determinants of grain shippers and importers freight transport choice behaviour T C Lirn and R D Wong (2010) Modelling the impact of factory gate pricing on transport and logistics A Potter, C Lalwani, SM Disney and H Velho (2003) The load planning problem for less-than-truckload motor carriers and a solution approach N Katayama and S Yurimoto (2002) 8. Sustainable and responsible Supply Chains Does firm size influence sustainable performance in food supply chains? An empirical analysis of Greek SMEs M Bourlakis, G Maglaras, E Aktas, D Gallear and C Fotopoulos (2013) Setting targets for reducing carbon emissions from logistics operations: Principles and practice A McKinnon (2012) On the operational logistic aspects of reuse SDP Flapper (1995)
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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Companion to Global Female
Book SynopsisThe literature in female entrepreneurship has witnessed significant development in the last 30 years, with the research emphasis shifting from purely descriptive explorations towards a clear effort to embed research within highly informed conceptual frameworks. With contributions from leading and emerging researchers, The Routledge Companion to Global Female Entrepreneurship brings together the latest international research, concepts and thinking in the area. With a strong international dimension, this book will facilitate comparative discussion and analysis on all aspects of female entrepreneurship, including start-ups, socio-economic influences, entrepreneurial capital and minority entrepreneurship.Reflecting the subjectâs growing importance for researchers, academics and policy makers as well as those involved in supporting womenâs entrepreneurship through training programmes, networks, consultancy or the provision of venture capital, The RouTrade ReviewThis timely and expertly organised compendium is a celebration of the growing understanding on the significance and diverse global practice of female entrepreneurship. An impressive range of contributions from top scholars confirms gender is integral to this understanding, provides valuable insights on strengthening the ecosystem to support women’s entrepreneurship and takes into account new demographic contexts and the complexities of female enterprise.Anne de Bruin, Professor, Massey University, New ZealandWhile the area of women’s entrepreneurship has received an increased amount of attention over the past few years, the types of questions asked and the way in which answers are pursued has not yet led to a coherent sense of understanding. In The Routledge Companion to Global Female Entrepreneurship, Henry, Nelson and Lewis guide us through a collection of works that together provide the necessary bridge between gender theories and entrepreneurship, thereby inviting more of us into the discussion with potential impact for theory, practice and policy.Patricia Greene, Professor, Babson College, USATable of ContentsIntroduction: The Context and Practice of Female EntrepreneurshipColette Henry, Teresa Nelson & Kate LewisPart 1: The Context for Female Entrepreneurship Women Entrepreneurs and Their Ventures: Complicating Categories and Contextualising Gender Angela Martinez-Dy & Susan Marlow Experiences of Women Entrepreneurs in Family Firms Mary Barrett & Ken Moores Women, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Kate Kearins & Katrin Schaefer Saudi Women’s Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Social Construction of Norms and Perceptions Renaud Redien-Collot, Laurice Alexandre & Wassim J. Aloulou Female Academic Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation: Reviewing the Evidence and Identifying the Challenges Helen Lawton Smith, Henry Etzkowitz, Viviana Meschitti & Alex Poulovassilis Part 2: The Ecosystem for Female Entrepreneurs Strategies to Redress Entrepreneurship Gender Gaps in Canada Barbara J. Orser U.S. Women Entrepreneurs and Their Access to Early-Stage Financing Linda Edelman, Tatiana Manolova & Candida Brush Financing High-Growth Women-Owned Firms in the United States: Challenges, Opportunities and Implications for Public Policy Susan Coleman & Alicia Robb Gender Differences in New Venture Funding: Supply-Side Discrimination or Demand-Side Disinclination? John Watson, Michael Stuetzer & Roxanne Zolin Part 3: Supporting Female Entrepreneurs Supporting and Training Female Necessity Entrepreneurs Walid A. Nakara, Nerine Bouguerra & Alain Fayolle Entrepreneurial Role Models: An Integrated Framework from a Constructionist Perspective Maria Cristina Díaz-García & Janice Byrne Female Entrepreneurship, Role Models and Network Externalities in Middle–Income Countries Maria Minniti Revisiting Research on Gender in Entrepreneurial Networks Lene Foss Part 4: Identity Identity Work, Swift Trust and Gender: The Role of Women-Only Leadership Development Programmes Claire Leitch, Richard Harrison & Maura McAdam Postfeminism and Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Identity of the ‘Mumpreneur’ Patricia Lewis Female Lifestyle Entrepreneurs and Their Business Models Helle Neergaard & Dorthe Refslund Christensen Tales of Heroine Entrepreneurs Karin Berglund, Helen Ahl & Katarina Pettersson Perceived Legitimacy of Women Entrepreneurs in France: Between Identity Legitimacy and Entrepreneurial Legitimacy Philippe Pailot, Corinne Poroli & Stéphanie Chasserio Part 5: Demography Women, Disability and Entrepreneurship Kate Caldwell, Sarah Parker Harris & Maija Renko Female Immigrant Global Entrepreneurship: From Invisibility to Empowerment? Maria Villares-Varela, Monder Ram & Trevor Jones Entrepreneurial Activity Among Irish Traveller Women: An Insight into the Complexity of Survival Thomas M. Cooney & Denis Foley Entrepreneurship, Age and Gender: The Swedish Case Carin Holmquist & Elisabeth SundinIndex
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Taylor & Francis The Producers Business Handbook
Book SynopsisGain a comprehensive understanding of the business of entertainment and learn to successfully engage in all aspects of global production with the revised and updated 4th edition of The Producer's Business Handbook. Learn how to cultivate relationships with key industry players including domestic and foreign studios, agencies, attorneys, talent, completion guarantors, banks, and private investors. This edition has been updated to include the latest opportunities presented by changing technology and their impact on the producerâs ability to brand, monetize, finance and globally release content. Also included is new information on audience, earning, distribution and funding opportunities created by the explosive growth of VR, AR, 360 and gaming, as well as the rapid conversion to OTT. Additional features include: Completely updated production financing worksheets â an essential tool for producers; Expanded information for loTrade Review"As a die-hard independent producer of over 700 TV shows and 15 movies, I wish this book had been available at the start of my career! If so, I would have avoided a decade or so of discovery from the school of hard knocks. Whether you are producing for the big screen or the smaller ones, I recommend you read, study and use this latest edition of The Producer's Business Handbook as part of readying your projects for the myriad of possible revenue streams that will make all your hard work much more rewarding. John Lee and Anne Marie Gillen's book is a brightly-illuminated path through the otherwise very murky waters of finance and distribution." —Steve Ecclesine, Independent Producer of 15 Motion Pictures and over 700 TV Episodes "This is the single best work on financing independent films. The landscape of the film business is changing rapidly, and this is one of the only books addressing two of the most difficult aspects: financing and distribution. There is more to financing a film than developing a business plan. This book shows practical, in-depth information, efficiently written and presented." —Don Smith, Associate Chair & Associate Professor, Film & Video Department, Columbia College "This is a timely book, detailing a proven method for success and providing relevant data for both investors and filmmakers." —Jillian Alexander, Managing Director, Conduit Consulting LLC.; Former VP of Corporate Development, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Member of Sony US Ventures Team Table of ContentsIntroduction The Industry U.S. Theatrical Distributors International Territories DIY Distribution Ancillary Windows, Rights, & Products Production Financing Production Incentives Guarantors Attorneys Talent Agents & Managers Company Structure Development Funding The Team Operations Producers Business Resources Glossary
£43.69
Taylor & Francis Ltd Crisis Management Strategy
Book SynopsisCrisis Management Strategy, first published in 1993, is an excellent introduction to the theory and practice of crisis management in modern enterprises. Simon Booth examines the conventional approaches followed by many firms in the face of change and crisis. He warns of the dangers of theories which oversimplify the causes of crisis and their possible solutions, and which overlook the individual nature of each firm and its environment. Instead, a dynamic new vision of crisis management is offered, which takes into account different kinds of crisis demanding diverse solutions. The key role of leadership is also evaluated in relation to both internally and externally generated crises. Drawing on case studies of leading firms facing crisis solutions in a variety of environments, this truly international volume will provide valuable insight into the experience of crisis, risk and uncertainty. This title will be of interest to students of business. Table of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part One: Management paradigms and perspectives; 1. The growth of uncertainty 2. Planning for change 3. Perspectives on strategy: the crisis of diagnosis; Part Two: Crisis management theory and risk assessment; 4. Developments in crisis management theory 5. Risk assessment and management; Part Three: The practice of crisis management; 6. Multinationals and crisis decision making 7. Managing external crises 8. Internal crisis management; Part Four: Control and recover strategy; 9. Control systems for managing critical incidents 10. Recovery strategies 11. Conclusions; References; Index
£137.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd From World Factory to Global Investor
Book SynopsisChinese outward direct investment (ODI) is growing rapidly in recent years. As an important phenomenon in the global economy, China's ODI deserves more thorough analysis. This book looks at China's ODI activities from multi-perspectives. With the rebalancing of China's own structural growth and China's shift towards a net capital exporter, her initiatives such as One Belt One Road (OBOR) have brought profound implications to the traditional super-sovereign or multilateral financial and investment cooperation mechanism. As her investment destinations and investment methods become more diversified and sophisticated, this book offers unique and refreshing insight into China's ODI activities.The book covers the whole range of history and policy development of China's ODI and analyses China's ODI trends and characteristics in the recent years. It reviews China's major policy changes after the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party and how they mTrade Review'Over the last decade, China rapidly became a major player in global investment. In recent years, China’s Outward Direct Investment (ODI) already surpassed its inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Against this background, the editors of this volume, both from China Investment Corporation, China’s sovereign wealth fund established a decade ago, assembled an impressive and diversified group of more than 30 academics, policy makers, business consultants and investment professionals from inside and outside China to contribute to a wide range of analysis on China’s ODI. The result is a timely and valuable book, which in my view will benefit those who want to understand the economic, business and investment logic of the rise of China’s ODI, to interpret related government policies, and to think about its global implications.' — Yingyi Qian, Professor and Dean, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University'This book provides a valuable examination of China’s emergence as a global economic powerhouse—from a global manufacturing hub to a global investor. It details, from a variety of perspectives, the shifting focus of Chinese overseas investment, including the role of state and private entities, the consequences for rebalancing of China’s domestic patterns of growth, and the experiences of a variety of Chinese firms and entrepreneurs. These are understudied areas that warrant much more attention. From World Factory to Global Investor is an important contribution. It provides a window into China today and an important dimension of its likely future economic priorities.' — Merit E Janow, Dean, School of International and Public Affairs, Professor of Practice, International Economic Law & International Affairs, Columbia University'Over the last decade, China rapidly became a major player in global investment. In recent years, China’s Outward Direct Investment (ODI) already surpassed its inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Against this background, the editors of this volume, both from China Investment Corporation, China’s sovereign wealth fund established a decade ago, assembled an impressive and diversified group of more than 30 academics, policy makers, business consultants and investment professionals from inside and outside China to contribute to a wide range of analysis on China’s ODI. The result is a timely and valuable book, which in my view will benefit those who want to understand the economic, business and investment logic of the rise of China’s ODI, to interpret related government policies, and to think about its global implications.' — Yingyi Qian, Professor and Dean, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University'This book provides a valuable examination of China’s emergence as a global economic powerhouse—from a global manufacturing hub to a global investor. It details, from a variety of perspectives, the shifting focus of Chinese overseas investment, including the role of state and private entities, the consequences for rebalancing of China’s domestic patterns of growth, and the experiences of a variety of Chinese firms and entrepreneurs. These are understudied areas that warrant much more attention. From World Factory to Global Investor is an important contribution. It provides a window into China today and an important dimension of its likely future economic priorities.' — Merit E Janow, Dean, School of International and Public Affairs, Professor of Practice, International Economic Law & International Affairs, Columbia UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction and OverviewPart I: Review of Chinese Outward Direct Investment1. Overseas Direct Investment by Chinese Enterprises: A Survey (2005–2016) (Chen Meng, Zhihua Lyu and Chunyang Jiang)2. From ‘World Factory’ to International Capacity Cooperation: China’s Evolving Role in the Global Value Chain (Xuedong Ding)3. China’s Economic Transition and Overseas Direct Investments (Lawrence J. Lau)4. Challenges in GVC and ODI Development: What Can China Do? (Jiong Gong, Xinding Yu and Zhongxiu Zhao)5. Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investment – An Opportunity to Revisit International Business Theory (Peter J. Buckley)Part II: Policy Development and Implications6. Recent Changes in China’s Outbound Investment Policies and Their Implications (Zucai Hu)7. China Builds up Free Trade Areas to Facilitate OFDI (Xiangchen Zhang)8. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): A New Mechanism for Global Financial Cooperation (Yaobin Shi)9. RMB Internationalization: History and Outlook (Jun Ma and Huaizhu Xie)10. Japan’s Experience of Foreign Investment and China’s Policy Options (Wenling Chen and Guanqun Mei)Part III: The Dynamics of Chinese ODI11. From Active Buyers to Active Owners (Gordon Orr and David Cogman)12. Execution is the Strategy: The key to Lenovo’s Success in IBM PC Division Acquisition (Chuanzhi Liu and Neng Liang)13. Why Go Global? The Logic behind Investing Overseas (John Zhao)14. The Dynamics of Chinese Outbound Investment – Challenges and Case Studies (Andrew Wood and Yu Cao)15. Capitalizing on Opportunities and Tackling Major Legal Challenges and Risks: A Practitioner’s Perspective (Joseph C. Shenker, Chun Wei and Jordan Oreck)Part IV: Chinese ODI in A Global Context16. Policy Implications of FDI on Financial Sector Development (Andrew Sheng)17. The History and Evolution of Chinese Companies Going Global: What to Expect in the Years Ahead (Yibing Wu)18. Chinese Investment in the UK: Great Expectations? (Lord Sassoon and Giles Blackburne)19. The "New Normal" and Its Implications for Chinese Investment in Africa (Jacko J.H. Maree and Jeremy J. Stevens)20. The Return of Bilateralism: China, Post-Brexit Britain and Trump (Erik Berglof and Vince Cable)Part V: Conclusion21. Summary and Conclusions (Xuedong Ding and Chen Meng)
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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Companion to the Makers of Global
Book SynopsisThe Routledge Companion to the Makers of Global Business draws together a wide array of state-of-the-art research on multinational enterprises. The volume aims to deepen our historical understanding of how firms and entrepreneurs contributed to transformative processes of globalization.This book explores how global business facilitated the mechanisms of cross-border interactions that affected individuals, organizations, industries, national economies and international relations. The 37 chapters span the Middle Ages to the present day, analyzing the emergence of institutions and actors alongside key contextual factors for global business development. Contributors examine business as a central actor in globalization, covering myriad entrepreneurs, organizational forms and key industrial sectors. Taking a historical view, the chapters highlight the intertwined and evolving nature of economic, political, social, technological and environmental patterns and relationships.Trade Review"This important collection of new surveys by leading scholars represents an essential state of the art summary and reflection on the often neglected major contribution of entrepreneurs and firms to the globalisation of business and provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of global business in historical perspective, notably on the role of institutions and organisational forms." – Robert Read, Lancaster University Management School, UK"This is a terrific contribution to the broad field of analytical business history, focused on the key actors who have created the global economy. A must read for economists, political scientists, sociologists and strategy scholars with an interest in how international business actually functions." – Alain Verbeke, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of International Business Studies"A major contribution to the history of globalization and capitalism, The Routledge Companion to the Makers of Global Business brings together more than fifty scholars, writing on broad political and social issues as well as institutional and technological ones – from the Great Divergence and the histories of gender and race in global entrepreneurship, to value chains and state-owned enterprise. It is a significant and notable achievement that tells the story of how firms helped build the modern global economy." – Walter A. Friedman, Harvard Business School, USTable of ContentsPart 1: Introduction and Context 1. Introduction to the Makers of Global Business 2. Origins and Development of Global Business 3. The Making of Global Business in Long-run Perspective 4. International Entrepreneurship and Business History 5. Gender and Race in Global Entrepreneurship Part 2: Institutions 6. Government and Regulators 7. Banks and Capital Markets 8. The Internationalization of Executive Education 9. Consultants and Internationalization Part 3: Organizational Forms 10. Guilds 11. Merchants and the Origins of Capitalism 12. Diaspora Networks 13. Trading Companies 14. Co-operatives 15. Business Groups 16. International Business Networks 17. Clusters as Spaces for Global Integration 18. Global Value Chains 19. State-Owned Enterprises Part 4: Industries 20. Global Communications 21. Electric Power Industry 22. Healthcare Industries and Services 23. Insurance 24. Entertainment and the Film Industry 25. Automobiles 26. Manufacturing and the Importance of Global Marketing 27. Luxury 28. Shipping 29. Global Commodity Traders 30. The Global Oil Industry Part 5: Challenges and Impact 31. Political Risk and Nationalism 32. Imitation and the Case of the Global Wine Industry 33. Combating Corruption 34. Multinational Management 35. Business and Sustainability 36. Pollution and Climate Change 37. The Great Divergence and the Great Convergence
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Global Business Management
Book SynopsisThis book interweaves the concepts of the guidance on globalization, international management, and the intricacies of international business that many books on the market treat independently. It clarifies and explains culture, cultural misunderstandings, and cross-cultural interactions. Adekola and Sergi''s text is unique in that it offers both the management perspective and the cultural perspective. It is for managers seeking to thrive in the global economy. This book focuses on managing global organizations, providing a basis for understanding the influence of culture on international management, and the key roles that international managers play. It clearly shows how to develop the cross-cultural expertise essential to succeed in a world of rapid and profound economic, political and cultural changes.Trade Review'Globalization has a cultural face! This book offers a rich holistic understanding of the multifaceted global business dynamics and first hand accounts of the cultural specificities of each society. The socio-economic forces that mold modern business practices and entrepreneurships around the world are thoroughly explored by the authors.' Teerana Bhongmakapat, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand '...a highly readable book rich in examples and case studies. Of significance are the highly developed chapter cases that offer, in an enjoyable reading style, important insights into current MNC and country international issues. The authors' chapters on service industry issues are particularly exciting and discuss the service sector from the position of OECD nations (being the major part of their GDP) as well as the sector's potential for developing nation's growth/wealth through offshoring. The authors go beyond simply describing international business corporations and organizations and provide historical insights and perspectives that serve to orient the reader to their past and present functions as well as their potential future roles.' Kip Becker, Boston University, USA '...a very useful book for those studying international business or just wanting to read some current examples.' Kathleen Griffiths, RMIT University, Australia 'The new book on global management, Global Business Management: A Cross-Cultural Perspective, by Professors Abel Adekola and Bruno S. Sergi could not be better timed. While many books exist regarding global management from a cross-cultural perspective, the current phase of globalization with its growing numbers of critics, generates a strong public need for more serious attention going into such books. This is such a book.' Transformations in Business & EconomicsTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1: International Management and Cross-cultural Perspectives; 2: Changes and Growth in the International Marketplace; 3: An Introduction to Multinational Enterprises; 4: The Impact of Economics and the International Monetary Framework on International Management; 5: The Impact of Domestic Politics on International Business; 6: Information Technology and its Impact on International Management; 7: International Service Management; 8: Culture Defined; 9: The Impact of Culture on International Management; 10: Cross-cultural Training and Expatriate Assignments; 11: Toward New International Business Conditions and Opportunities
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Making Sense of Culture
Book SynopsisThis book lies within two interdisciplinary fields that should be bridged: cross-cultural management and international human resource management. The consequences of globalization lead to a more extensive recruitment process of global talents to fit the different work structures and competitive work environment of tomorrow. The emergence of self-initiated expatriates (SIEs) further intensify the challenges faced by multinational organizations because people are searching for better career prospects and they are willing to re-locate in order to obtain competitive salary or compensation packages. With the emergence of SIEs, multinational corporations need to acknowledge the influence of culture on management practices because the expatriates will bring their own cultural baggage and uniqueness to the company's doorsteps. By integrating both fields, this book provides a valuable understanding in order to educate SIEs on the richness of cultural behaviors.Indeed, the complexitiesTable of ContentsPreface. What is Culture? Understand Global Culture. Cross-Cultural Communication. Cross-Cultural Negotiation. Cross-Cultural Decision Making. Leadership and Management Styles. Conclusion
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Globalization
Book SynopsisGlobalization: A Key Idea for Business and Society analyzes today's process of global integration. Globalization is seen as a complex phenomenon, the drivers of which are of a technological, institutional, cultural and, not least, political nature.The book includes a historical analysis of the rise, and fall, of the first globalization wave which took place between the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the Great War. The chapters focus on the measurement of the global integration process, on the in-depth analysis of the above mentioned drivers, and on some of the actors playing a relevant role in the process itself multinational companies and governments as owners of global companies. The conclusion of the book provides a perspective on the current globalization backlash, its determinants and possible future alternative scenarios.This book is an ideal resource for students and practitioners interested in past, present and future globalization.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Macro Talent Management in Emerging and Emergent
Book SynopsisMacro Talent Management in Emerging and Emergent Markets is the first book to focus specificially on country-level activities that are aimed at attracting, developing, mobilizing, and retaining top talent for economic success in emerging or emergent markets. The book serves as a guide that orients the reader toward activities that increase their country's global competitiveness, attractiveness, and economic development through strategic talent management.This book brings together leading experts from around the world to address such issues as cross-border flows of talent, diaspora mobility, knowledge flows, global labour markets, and policies. The book is structured in three parts: Part I covers emerging markets, Part II emergent markets, and Part III pan-national themes such as migration and clusters. Bringing together research from the fields of human resource management, international business, economic geography, comparative international deTrade Review "An important and uniquely evidence-based guide to talent management in emerging markets, the unmatched credentials of the Editors and the impressive array of country experts make for an insightful, practical and intriguing set of perspectives on the vital talent management developments in these important countries."John W. Boudreau, Professor of Management and Organization, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, USA"As countries become ever more interdependent and as MNEs attempt to manage talent around the world, decision makers need synthesized, country-level information about government policies, institutions, and the processes that firms use to manage talent. This book is a great place to start."Wayne F. Cascio, Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado, USA, and Robert H. Reynolds Chair in Global Leadership, University of Colorado Denver, USA"The debate on talent management continues apace. Its exposition at the macro level serves as a powerful contextualization mechanism and underscores the importance of a ‘levels of analysis’ approach. Doing so in the specific case of emerging and emergent markets lays bare the capacities and the constraints that are operating in these dynamic territories as they pursue vigorous developmental trajectories against the backdrop of diverse endowments. "Michael J. Morley, Professor of Management, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, IrelandTable of ContentsIntroduction: Macro talent management in emerging and emergent markets: Foundations for a developing fieldPart I: Macro talent management in emerging markets1. Macro talent management in Russia: Addressing entangled challenges in managing talent on the country level 2. Macro talent management in Poland: The role of talent and the challenges ahead3. Macro talent management in China: Institutional, cultural ,and technological influences and employer strategy4. Macro talent management in India: A contextual analysis of the challenges, opportunities and emerging patterns5. Macro talent management in Argentina: Application of macro perspective in volatile environmentsPart II: Macro talent management in emergent markets6. Macro talent management in Singapore: An analysis based on local media7. Macro talent management in the United Arab Emirates: Developing more informative government perspectivesPart III: Pan-national developments8. Migration: Managing macro talent management at the country and city level9. Clusters and talent management: Optimizing the potential of skilled mobility within spatial agglomerations
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Global Human Resource Development
Book SynopsisDrawing on contributions from leading academics in the field, this volume within the Routledge Series in Human Resource Development specifically focuses on Global Human Resource Development (HRD). Specifically, the volume provides an overview of 17 regions, 85 countries and includes one emerging market grouping, CIVETS. This book examines the role of the state in HRD, the relationship between HRD and the level of economic development in the country or region, the influence of foreign direct investment within the country or region, and firm-level HRD practices within countries or regions. Global Human Resource Development analyzes HRD from institutional and cross-cultural perspectives, making it possible, for the first time, to analyze trends across countries and regions and to draw conclusions about the value of institutional and cross-cultural perspectives in the HRD context. There is currently no book on the market that conceptualizes the discipline of global Trade Review"Global Human Resource Development is an excellent book on the ins and outs of human resource development across almost 100 countries. The chapters are written by experts in the countries represented following a common format. The book can be used effectively in courses on global training and development, global talent management, and global leadership." –Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers University, USA Table of Contents1. Global Human Resource Development: Landscaping the Anatomy of an Evolving Field Thomas N. Garavan, Alma M. McCarthy and Michael J. Morley Section 1: Asia and Oceania 2. Human Resource Development in Australia and New Zealand Peter McGraw and Robin Kramar 3. Human Resource Development in East Asia Roziah Mohd Rasdi and Maimunah Ismail 4. Human Resource Development in South Asia Satish Pandey, Gertrude I. Hewapathirana and Dinyar M. Pestonjee 5. Human Resource Development in China and North Korea Judy Sun and Greg Wang 6. Human Resource Development in Malaysia and Singapore Maimunah Ismail and Roziah Mohd Rasdi Section 2: Africa and the Middle East 7. Human Resource Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Fredrick M. Nafukho and Helen M. A. Muyia 8. Human Resource Development in Middle East Hussain A. Alhejji and Thomas N. Garavan 9. Human Resource Development in North Africa Hussain A. Alhejji and Thomas N. Garavan Section 3: The Americas 10. Human Resource Development in Canada and the United States Gary N. McLean and Nadir Budhwani 11. Human Resource Development in Latin America Consuelo L. Waight, José Ernesto Rangel Delgado and Johana Lopez 12. Human Resource Development in Brazil Renato Ferreira Leitão Azevedo, Alexandre Ardichvili, Silvia Casa Nova and Edgard B. Cornacchione Jr. Section 4: Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the Former Soviet Union 13. Human Resource Development in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Maura Sheehan and Beata Buchelt 14. Human Resource Development in Russia and the Former Soviet Union Alexandre Ardichvili, Elena Zavyalova and Oleksandr Tkachenko Section 5: Western Europe 15. Human Resource Development in Ireland and the UK Alma M. McCarthy 16. Human Resource Development in the Nordic Countries Britta H. Heidl and Indravidoushi C. Dusoye 17. Human Resource Development in Germanic Europe Regina H. Mulder and Loek F.M. Nieuwenhuis 18. Human Resource Development in Southern Europe Eduardo Tomé Section 6: Emerging Markets 19. Human Resource Development in CIVETS Thomas N. Garavan and Mesut Akdere
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Research Frontiers on the International Marketing
Book SynopsisThis book proposes a theoretical framework identifying external and internal factors that influence internationalization strategy of Chinese brands and brand performance. It explores several key strategies e.g. standardization versus adaptation, price leadership versus branding, OBM export versus OEM export, and incremental versus leap-forward internationalization model. The relationships are examined between various international marketing mix e.g. distribution channel and pricing strategies, and brand performance. Through case studies the text also analyses the internationalization of contract-based firms.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Main Topics and Research Framework of Chinese Firms' International Branding Strategies Introduction 1.2 Literature Review on Chinese Firms International Branding Strategies 1.2.1 Research on the Selection Modes of International Branding Strategy 1.2.2 Research on Key Determinants of International Branding Strategy Choice and Its Relationship to Performance 1.2.3 Case Studies of Internationally Established Brands 1.3 Theoretical Framework of Chinese Firms's International Branding Strategies 1.3.1 International Branding Strategies 1.3.2 Relationship between External Environmental Determinants and International Branding Strategy Choice 1.3.3 Relationship between Internal Organizational Determinants and International Branding Strategy Choice 1.3.4 Relationship between International Branding Strategy Choice and Export Performance Chapter 2 Development and Main Contents of International Branding Research 2.1 Introduction 2.1.1 International Branding in Practice 2.1.2 Academics-oriented International Branding 2.2 Identification and Positioning of International Branding 2.2.1 Consumers' Attitude and Preference towards International Brands 2.2.2 Differences of Brand Image: International Brands vs. Local Brands 2.2.3 Standardization/Adaptation of International Branding 2.3 International Brand Marketing Strategies 2.3.1 Entry Strategies of International Brands 2.3.2 Brand Alliance in the Context of Globalization 2.3.3 Where Are You From? The Country-Of-Origin Effects in International Branding 2.4 Improving and Maintaining Brand Power in the Internationalization Process 2.4.1 Maintaining Brand Vitality in International Competition: Brand Research and Development 2.4.2 Brand Extension in International Market 2.4.3. Enhancing International-Market-Based Customer Brand Equity 2.5 Summary and Suggestions for Future Research Chapter 3 Two Perspectives of International Marketing: Standardization versus Adaptation 3.1 Introduction 3.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd International Human Resource Management
Book SynopsisInternational Human Resource Management provides a concise overview of the rich HR landscape in Europe to help students develop cutting-edge people management approaches.The innovative, multi-disciplinary approach of the book provides a holistic picture of the key issues on the individual, organizational and societal levels. The book is divided into three parts: Part I explores the institutional and economic contexts that organizations face in different European countries. This section goes beyond exploring issues of diversity to include a discussion of the impact of the recent financial crisis. Part II concentrates on the key challenges and trends facing HR, including an aging population, migration, and sustainability, and analyzes the unique and inventive ways these are addressed in different countries across Europe. Part III focuses on the fundamental HR areas recruitment and selection, performance management and rewards, emTrade Review‘The third edition of the outstanding International Human Resource Management by the leading HR gurus in the UK, is both timely and extremely important given the dramatic workplace changes during and since the ‘great recession’ of 2008. The chapters highlight issues of major importance in the changing landscape of people management going forward. This is a ‘must read’ for all HR professionals in Europe and beyond.’ –Professor Sir Cary Cooper, University of Manchester, President of the CIPD, UK 'For those looking for insights into the status of a ‘European model’ of international HRM, this is the book to read. The editors present a comprehensive account of developments in European IHRM following the economic crisis, written by a wide range of leading academics. They present an informed analysis of the current challenges facing HRM in Europe including different responses to the economic crisis, migration, flexible working, and generational differences in an aging workforce as well as challenges to employee interests. A comprehensive framework utilising a macro – mezzo – micro perspective emphasises the importance of institutional issues and stakeholder interests. The distinctive approaches to HRM in Europe of MNCs from different countries such as the USA, Japan and Korea, compared with those originating in Europe, are fully addressed as are specific HRM practices such as selection and performance management that can be affected by European institutional arrangements. The comprehensive and contemporary coverage of this book mark it out as a leader in the field of European IHRM.' - Professor David Guest, King’s College, UK ‘The third edition of the outstanding International Human Resource Management by the leading HR gurus in the UK, is both timely and extremely important given the dramatic workplace changes during and since the ‘great recession’ of 2008. The chapters highlight issues of major importance in the changing landscape of people management going forward. This is a ‘must read’ for all HR professionals in Europe and beyond.’ –Professor Sir Cary Cooper, University of Manchester, President of the CIPD, UK 'For those looking for insights into the status of a ‘European model’ of international HRM, this is the book to read. The editors present a comprehensive account of developments in European IHRM following the economic crisis, written by a wide range of leading academics. They present an informed analysis of the current challenges facing HRM in Europe including different responses to the economic crisis, migration, flexible working, and generational differences in an aging workforce as well as challenges to employee interests. A comprehensive framework utilising a macro – mezzo – micro perspective emphasises the importance of institutional issues and stakeholder interests. The distinctive approaches to HRM in Europe of MNCs from different countries such as the USA, Japan and Korea, compared with those originating in Europe, are fully addressed as are specific HRM practices such as selection and performance management that can be affected by European institutional arrangements. The comprehensive and contemporary coverage of this book mark it out as a leader in the field of European IHRM.' - Professor David Guest, King’s College, UK Table of Contents1. Introduction and Overview Michael Dickmann, Chris Brewster and Paul Sparrow Part I: Macro-Views: IHRM and Its Response to Crises in Europe 2.Shaping HRM in Crises and Beyond – Overview of Section Michael Dickmann, Chris Brewster, Paul Sparrow 3. How Does European Integration Influence Employment Relations? Denise Currie, Paul Teague 4. Mediterranean HRM – Key Trends and Challenges Eleni Stavrou, Nancy Papalexandris 5. Developments in Human Resource Management in Central and Eastern Europe in Comparative Perspective Michael J Morley, József Poór, Noreen Heraty, Ruth Alas, Aleksy Pocztowski 6. Nordic HRM – Distinctiveness and Resilience Torben Andersen, Freddy Hallsten 7. Western European HRM: Reactions and Adjustment to Crises Alexandros Psychogios, Chris Brewster, Emma Parry Part II: Mezzo-Views: Cross-National HRM Strategies, Structures, Policies and Practices 8. Mezzo-Views: Cross-National and Organizational level HRM Strategies, Structures, Policies and Practices - Overview of Section II Paul Sparrow, Michael Dickmann, Chris Brewster 9. Beyond the Private Sector: International HRM in the Not for Profit Sectors Chris Brewster, Paul Boselie, Peter Liesink, Kerstin Alfes 10. The HRM of Foreign MNCs Operating in Europe Chul Chung, Masayuki Furusawa 11. Human Resources and Corporate Responsibility Todd Cardarelli, David Grayson, Michael Dickmann 12. Age and Diversity in Europe Emma Parry, Heike Schroder, Matt Flynn, Deirdre Anderson 13. International Migration and International Human Resource Management Akram Al Ariss, Jean-Luc Cerdin, Chris Brewster Part III: Micro-Views: Organizational Approaches and Individual (Re-) Actions in Europe 14. Overview of Section III Chris Brewster, Michael Dickmann, Paul Sparrow 15. Employment Relations in Europe Richard Croucher 16. Recruitment and Selection: Debates, Controversies and Variations in Europe Geoffrey Wood, Leslie Szamosi 17. Global Careers in European MNEs – Different Career Patterns in Europe? Michael Dickmann, Jean-Luc Cerdin, Wolfgang Mayrhofer 18. Talent Management in Europe Agnieszka Skuza, Hugh Scullion, David Collings 19. Pay for Performance in Europe Ihar Sahakiants, Marion Festing, Stephen Perkins 20. Employee Financial Participation Erik Poutsma, Eric Kaarsemaker, Paul Ligthart 21. Flexible Working in Europe Clare Kelliher 22. Conclusions: The Evolving HRM Landscape in Europe Paul Sparrow, Chris Brewster, Michael Dickmann
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Business and Human Rights
Book SynopsisIn a global economy, multinational companies often operate in jurisdictions where governments are either unable or unwilling to uphold even the basic human rights of their citizens. The expectation that companies respect human rights in their own operations and in their business relationships is now a business reality that corporations need to respond to. Business and Human Rights: From Principles to Practice is the first comprehensive and interdisciplinary textbook that addresses these issues. It examines the regulatory framework that grounds the business and human rights debate and highlights the business and legal challenges faced by companies and stakeholders in improving respect for human rights, exploring such topics as: the regulatory framework that grounds the business and human rights debate challenges faced by companies and stakeholders in improving human rights iTrade Review"An important contribution to a vital subject, this excellent primer on business and human rights offers valuable insight for both current and future practitioners. Recognizing the challenges and preparing effectively are vital to drive responsible and sustainable business." Paul Polman – Chief Executive Officer, Unilever "Baumann-Pauly and Nolan have written an important and ambitious book, tackling a topic that remains increasingly urgent and still understudied: how to integrate human rights concerns into global business. The editors skillfully examine the complex history of this topic and sketch out a number of realistic strategies that stakeholders can use to bring human rights issues more forcefully into the corporate environment. The book will be a useful tool for educating both future and current business leaders." Debora Spar - President, Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, USA. Table of ContentsChapter 1 The relationship of human rights to business; Business and human rights in context, JustineNolan; Making the business case for human rights: an assessment, DorothéeBaumann-Pauly, MichaelPosner; Bhopal: the saga continues 31 years on, SuryaDeva; Rana Plaza: the collapse of a factory in Bangladesh and its ramifications for the global garment industry, JustineNolan; Chapter 2 Regulatory framework and Guiding Principles; Mapping the movement: the business and human rights regulatory framework, JustineNolan; The United Nations ‘Protect, Respect, Remedy’ Framework and Guiding Principles, ChipPitts; Incorporating human rights: lessons learned, and next steps, John GerardRuggie; A business and human rights treaty, JustineNolan; Towards a business and human rights treaty?, ArvindGanesan; Chapter 3 Business and human rights; From side show to main act: can business and human rights save corporate responsibility?, FlorianWettstein; Implementing human rights in global business: high performance with high integrity, Ben W.HeinemanJr.; Human rights ‘intrapreneurs’: challenges and keys to success, ChristineBader; The social licence: one way of thinking about business and human rights, JohnMorrison; Salient human rights issues: when severe risks to people intersect with risks to business, CarolineRees, RachelDavis; Chapter 4 Defining and implementing human rights standards industry by industry; Setting and enforcing industry-specific standards for human rights: the role of multi-stakeholder initiatives in regulating corporate conduct, DorothéeBaumann-Pauly, JustineNolan, SarahLabowitz, Auretvan Heerden; The Fair Labor Association: improving workers’ rights in global supply chains, Auretvan Heerden; The Global Network Initiative: how can companies in the information and communications technology industry respect human rights?, MichaelSamway; Extractives and multi-stakeholder initiatives: the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights; the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative; the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, ScottJerbi; The emergence of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers, Anne-MarieBuzatu; Standard setting for agriculture, MichaelPosner; The Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Campaign for Fair Food: the evolution of a business and human rights campaign, JoanneBauer; Chapter 5 Key constituents that drive the implementation of business and human rights; The role of civil society in business and human rights, ChrisJochnick, LouisBickford; Workers’ rights in the business and human rights movement, BarbaraShailor; Shopping for a better world: how consumer decisions can help to promote sustainability and human rights, GuidoPalazzo, FelicitasMorhart, JudithSchrempf-Stirling; Investors: models and strategies for engaging with human rights, MaryDowell-Jones; Thinking long-term: investment strategies and responsibility, Mattie J.Bekink; Investors and human rights: values, risk and materiality, BennettFreeman; Chapter 6 Accountability and remedy; The meaning of accountability, SimonZadek; Introduction to Sections; Business and human rights litigation in US courts before and after Kiobel, William S.Dodge; Holding multinational corporations accountable for human rights violations: litigation outside the United States, ChristineKaufmann; Access to remedy: non-judicial grievance mechanisms, KristenGenovese; Introduction to Sections; The rise of non-financial disclosure: reporting on respect for human rights, AmolMehra, SaraBlackwell; Mandatory human rights reporting, Anthony P.Ewing; Chapter 7 Global rules, private actors We live in a world of global supply chains, Richard M.Locke; The future of business and human rights: challenges and opportunities, DorothéeBaumann-Pauly, JustineNolan, MichaelPosner;
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Fostering Local Entrepreneurship in a
Book SynopsisCorporate entrepreneurship involves new business creation within established companies, the strategic renewal of existing business, and, ultimately, the search for sustainable competitive advantage in an increasingly globalised economy. Yet it remains elusive for many firms. In a collaboration between a practitioner and academic, Joe J. Amberg and Sara L. McGaughey explore corporate entrepreneuring within a large conglomerate multinational enterprise: Siemens AG. In early 2009, following a prolonged period of business stagnation and a huge bribery scandal, Siemens' top management identified a severe lack of entrepreneurship as a critical issue. The strengthening of local entrepreneurship' became a new priority in the strategic planning for 2010 to 2014. By examining three contrasting ventures in the Siemens business unit Fire Safety between 2008 and 2012, the authors identify key drivers and impediments that sustain inertia in corporate entrepreneuring within this glTable of ContentsList of figures List of tables Acknowledgements 1 What is this book about? 2 Siemens Fire Safety 3 Perceptions of corporate entrepreneurship 4 A process-oriented organisation 5 Subsidiary mandates and initiative 6 Managing human resources 7 Sustained inertia in corporate entrepreneuring Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Nonmarket Strategic Management
Book SynopsisStrategic management has traditionally concerned itself with delivering objectives based on an assessment of resources and the market environment. However, there are many actors considered outside' the firm that inevitably shape the dynamics within the market. Nonmarket strategies entail social, political, and legal arrangements that reinforce or enable market strategies, providing a comprehensive approach to improving performance and gaining a competitive advantage. This book introduces nonmarket strategic management within these contexts. Divided into two parts, the first part offers theories and managerial support for coping with the complex business realities surrounded by social, political and legal spheres; the second part presents examples of the challenges firms in the nonmarket environment. These examples show how firms can strategically manage and work with social, political and regulatory stakeholders to achieve their goals. Written by two leadTrade Review'This book is an excellent blend of theory and practice, with many connections between them. Executives that read this book will be repaid many times over with lots of useful and practical ideas.' - R. Edward Freeman, The Darden School, University of Virginia, USA‘This is the best book I have read on the role of ‘non-market strategies’ in business: it is up-to-date, authoritative, and clearly argued, with many examples from managerial practice. A must-read for strategy scholars.’ - Alain Verbeke, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of International Business StudiesTable of ContentsPart I: Nonmarket Strategic Management from a Theoretical Perspective 1. Genesis of the Nonmarket Field 2. Advancing the Nonmarket Environment: Expanding Institutions, Issues, Interests, and Information 3. Institutions: Nature, Context, and Pressures 4. Types of Nonmarket Institutions 5. Stakeholder Approach to Nonmarket 6. Nonmarket Strategies: Why, When, and How? 7. Nonmarket Resources and Outcomes Part II How it is Done: Nonmarket Strategic Management in Practice 8. Let Them Eat Bugs: Legitimacy and Legislative Priority in the Dutch Edible Insect Sector 9. Merger and Acquisition Investigations in the European Airline Industry 10. Nonmarket Actions from the Chemical Industry: The Case of Merck & Co. 11. Nonmarket Actions from the Oil Industry: The Case of Royal Dutch Shell
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Globalizing Human Resource Management
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Globalizing Human Resource Management examines the strategic and global issues of HRM by showing how organizations address the tradeoffs between global integration and local responsiveness. Sparrow, Brewster, and Chung discuss varying methods of globalized talent management and employer branding and conclude with a multi-dimensional approach to HRM.The second edition includes: Updated analyses of talent management, employer branding, and outsourcing of HRM Broader geographic focus, including a new focus on Asian firms and other emerging markets Exploration of the impact of strategic management thinking on HR as well as the latest research in other areas, such as operations, marketing, and economic geography Complementing traditional international HRM texts, this is an ideal book for any student interested in the actual strategic logics being pursued by the HR fTrade Review‘This book is timely, thorough, and useful. With geographic national borders being replaced by global firms, thr authors unravel both the HR implications of a global strategy and the HR implications of working in different countries. By reading and using the book, line managers and HR professionals committed to globalization will define and create the capabilities needed for success. An exceptional work.’Dave Ulrich, University of Michigan Business School, USA'This the latest and the best book providing an in-depth analysis and understanding of the essence of globalizing the management of human resources. Written by three of the most well-known experts in the field, the thirteen chapters describe, with excellent examples, the latest trends and insights in human resource management and the implications of managing a global organization effectively. This is a "must" book for all HR professionals, faculty and students who really want to know what is happening in the field and what is likely to unfold in the coming years!'Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers University, USA'Sparrow and his colleagues have provided much more than just another international HRM text. This book hinges on a deep research-based appreciation of the complexity of managing human resources in transnational firms in turbulent times. The authors offer a robust analysis of the possibilities, practicalities and pitfalls of strategic integration in a multi-polar world.'Peter Scott, University of Portsmouth, UK'This text is a welcomed and timely contribution in the area of global HRM. It has the appropriate balance of theory, empirical studies and real-life cases. Having a global focus, it is imperative that a book of such standing represents the diverse global community in the use of studies and real-case examples. It will arm students, particularly undergraduate and postgraduate, with the knowledge of contemporary and challenging issues facing companies today. It is a must-have for anyone involved in the area of globalisation and HRM.'Azam Ali, Regent's Business School London, UKThis the latest and the best book providing an in-depth analysis and understanding of the essence of globalizing the management of human resources. Written by three of the most well-known experts in the field, the thirteen chapters describe, with excellent examples, the latest trends and insights in the human resource management and the implications of managing a global organization effectively. This is a "must" book for all HR professionals, faculty and students who really want to know what is happening in the field and what is likely to unfold in the coming years!Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers University, USASparrow and his colleagues have provided much more than just another international HRM text. This book hinges on a deep research-based appreciation of the complexity of managing human resources in transnational firms in turbulent times. The authors offer a robust analysis of the possibilities, practicalities and pitfalls of strategic integration in a multi-polar world.Peter Scott, University of Portsmouth, UKThis text is a welcomed and timely contribution in the area of global HRM. It has the appropriate balance of theory, empirical studies and real-life cases. Having a global focus, it is imperative that a book of such standing represents the diverse global community in the use of studies and real-case examples. It will arm students, particularly undergraduate and postgraduate, with the knowledge of contemporary and challenging issues facing companies today. It is a must-have for anyone involved in the area of globalisation and HRM.Azam Ali, Regent's Business School London, UK‘This book is timely, thorough, and useful. With geographic national borders being replaced by global firms, thr authors unravel both the HR implications of a global strategy and the HR implications of working in different countries. By reading and using the book, line managers and HR professionals committed to globalization will define and create the capabilities needed for success. An exceptional work.’Dave Ulrich, University of Michigan Business School, USA'This the latest and the best book providing an in-depth analysis and understanding of the essence of globalizing the management of human resources. Written by three of the most well-known experts in the field, the thirteen chapters describe, with excellent examples, the latest trends and insights in human resource management and the implications of managing a global organization effectively. This is a "must" book for all HR professionals, faculty and students who really want to know what is happening in the field and what is likely to unfold in the coming years!'Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers University, USA'Sparrow and his colleagues have provided much more than just another international HRM text. This book hinges on a deep research-based appreciation of the complexity of managing human resources in transnational firms in turbulent times. The authors offer a robust analysis of the possibilities, practicalities and pitfalls of strategic integration in a multi-polar world.'Peter Scott, University of Portsmouth, UK'This text is a welcomed and timely contribution in the area of global HRM. It has the appropriate balance of theory, empirical studies and real-life cases. Having a global focus, it is imperative that a book of such standing represents the diverse global community in the use of studies and real-case examples. It will arm students, particularly undergraduate and postgraduate, with the knowledge of contemporary and challenging issues facing companies today. It is a must-have for anyone involved in the area of globalisation and HRM.'Azam Ali, Regent's Business School London, UKTable of ContentsPart I: Globalization and International HRM Theory 1. Drivers of Globalization and Patterns of Response for Multinational Enterprises Around The World 2. Multiple Layers of Globalization Within the MNE 3. Global HRM Strategies and Structures Part II: Strategic Objectives 4. Building Global Capabilities Across Multinational Enterprises 5. Developing International Management Competences Part III: Global Integration Mechanisms 6. Global Talent Management 7. Managing The International Labor Force 8. Employer Branding 9. The Location of Business and HRM: By Whom? Where? and How? 10. The E-Enablement of HRM in MNEs 11. Conclusions and Future Research Directions
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Picador USA Thank You for Being Late
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times Bestseller Los Angeles Times BestsellerOne of The Wall Street Journal''s 10 Books to Read Now One of Kirkus Reviews''s Best Nonfiction Books of the Year One of Publishers Weekly''s Most Anticipated Books of the YearShortlisted for the OWL Business Book Award and Longlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year AwardVersion 2.0, Updated and Expanded, with a New AfterwordWe all sense itsomething big is going on. You feel it in your workplace. You feel it when you talk to your kids. You can't miss it when you read the newspapers or watch the news. Our lives are being transformed in so many realms all at onceand it is dizzying.In Thank You for Being Late, version 2.0, with a new afterword, Thomas L. Friedman exposes the tectonic movements that are reshaping the world today and explains how to
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OM Book Service Loose Leaf for International Management
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Pearson Education International Business
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface: using this book xv Acknowledgements xvii Abbreviations xix 1 Introduction to international business 1 2 Internationalisation process 37 3 International business: theory and practice 73 4 The political, legal, economic and technological environment 121 5 International sociocultural environment 159 6 International ethical and ecological environment 189 7 International strategic issues 221 8 International human resource management 278 9 International marketing 303 10 International finance: theory and practice 340 References 370 Index 375
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Pearson Education International Business Global Edition
Book SynopsisFor International Business courses. Successfully prepare students for the international marketplace. International Business illustrates how successful managers must function in a competitive world. Packed with current examples that reflect the vibrancy of the international business field, this student-friendly text offers a managerial approach that keeps an emphasis on skills development, emerging markets and geographical literacy. MyManagementLab for International Business is a total learning package. MyManagementLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program that truly engages students in learning. It helps students better prepare for class, quizzes, and exams-resulting in better performance in the course-and provides educators a dynamic set of tools for gauging individual and class progress. Please note that the product you are purchasing does not include MyManagementLab. MyManagementLab Join over 11 million students benefiting from Pearson MyLabs
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Pearson Education Limited International Business with MyManagementLab
Book SynopsisThis package contains Griffin, International Business, Global Edition 8e and access to MyManagementLab. Important information for students: You need both an access code and a course ID to access MyManagementLab. Ask your lecturer before purchasing a MyLab product as you will need a course ID from them before you can gain access to the system. For International Business courses. This package includes MyManagementLab. Successfully prepare students for the international marketplace. International Business illustrates how successful managers must function in a competitive world. Packed with current examples that reflect the vibrancy of the international business field, this student-friendly text offers a managerial approach that keeps an emphasis on skills development, emerging markets and geographical literacy. MyManagementLab (R) for International Business is a total learning package. MyManagementLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program tha
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Pearson Education International Business The Challenges of
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1 Global Business Environment Chapter 1 Globalization PART 2 National Business Environments Chapter 2 Cross-Cultural Business Chapter 3 Political Economy and Ethics Chapter 4 Emerging Markets and Development PART 3 International Trade and Investment Chapter 5 International Trade Theory Chapter 6 Political Economy of Trade Chapter 7 Foreign Direct Investment Chapter 8 Regional Economic Integration PART 4 The International Financial System Chapter 9 International Financial Markets Chapter 10 International Monetary System PART 5 International Business Management Chapter 11 International Strategy and Organization Chapter 12 Analyzing International Opportunities Chapter 13 Selecting and Managing Entry Modes Chapter 14 Developing and Marketing Products Chapter 15 Managing International Operations Chapter 16 Hiring and Managing Employees
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Pearson Education International Business The New Realities Global
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Pearson Education Limited International Business A Managerial Perspective
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1: THE WORLD’S MARKETPLACES 1. An Overview of International Business 2. Global Marketplaces and Business Centers 3. Legal, Technological, Accounting, and Political Environments 4. The Role of Culture 5. Ethics and Social Responsibility in International Business PART 2: THE INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT 6. International Trade and Investment 7. The International Monetary System and the Balance of Payments 8. Foreign Exchange and International Financial Markets 9. Formulation of National Trade Policies 10. International Cooperation Among Nations PART 3: MANAGING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 11. International Strategic Management 12. Strategies for Analyzing and Entering Foreign Markets 13. International Strategic Alliances 14. International Organization Design and Control 15. Leadership and Employee Behavior in International Business PART 4: MANAGING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS 16. International Marketing 17. International Operations Management 18. International Financial Management 19. International Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
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Pearson Education Limited International Trade Theory and Policy Global
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction PART 1: International Trade Theory 2. World Trade: An Overview 3. Labor Productivity and Comparative Advantage: The Ricardian Model 4. Specific Factors and Income Distribution 5. Resources and Trade: The Heckscher-Ohlin Model 6. The Standard Trade Model 7. External Economies of Scale and the International Location of Production 8. Firms in the Global Economy: Export Decisions, Outsourcing, and Multinational Enterprises PART 2: International Trade Policy 9. The Instruments of Trade Policy 10. The Political Economy of Trade Policy 11. Trade Policy in Developing Countries 12. Controversies in Trade Policy Mathematical Postscripts Postscript to Chapter 5: The Factor-Proportions Model Postscript to Chapter 6: The Trading World Economy Postscript to Chapter 8: The Monopolistic Competition Model
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Pearson Education International Business The Challenges of
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Pearson Education International Business
Book SynopsisSimon Collinson is a Chaired Professor at Zhejiang University, China. Prior to this he was the Founding Director of the City-Region Economic Development Institute (City-REDI and WMREDI) and Professor of International Business and Innovation at the University of Birmingham, UK. Rajneesh Narula is the John H. Dunning Chair of International Business Regulation at the Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK. Amir Qamar is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Strategic Management at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK. Alan M. Rugman was the founding author of this textbook and Professor of International Business at the Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK. This book serves as a reminder of his contribution to the IB field.
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Cengage Learning, Inc Introduction to Global Business
Book SynopsisThe global business environment is rapidly changing due to shifts in geopolitical alliances, active support of global international institutions in promoting market-oriented economic reforms, and advances in the development and use of information technology. INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL BUSINESS, 2e addresses these challenges by providing a comprehensive analysis of the global business environment and lays the foundation for the functional tools used to better prepare you to manage the global business landscape. The text flows smoothly and clearly from concept to application, asking you to apply those learning skills into real-world personal and professional applications. The specialized author team introduces globalization through unparalleled scholarship and a world-view presentation of the fundamental pillars of the global business environment -- culture, ethics, economics, and information technology. Ensure that you understand the procedures and concepts you need to know with MindTap forTable of ContentsPart I: FOUNDATIONS OF GLOBAL BUSINESS 1. The Rise of Globalization. 2. The Evolution of International Business. 3. Regional Economic Integration. 4. The International Flow of Funds and Exchange Rates. Part II: GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. 5. The Cultural Environment of Global Business. 6. The Legal, Economic and Political Environment of Global Business. 7. Corruption and Ethics in Global Business. Part III: GLOBAL BUSINESS STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATION. 8. Entry Strategies in Global Business. 9. Control of Global Business. 10. The Organization of Global Business. Part IV: MANAGING GLOBAL BUSINESS. 11. Global Human Resource Management. 12. Global Marketing. 13. Global Operations and Supply-Chain Management. 14. Global Financial Management. 15. Global Accounting and Taxation.
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Cambridge University Press The Emerging Autonomous Legal Order of the
Book SynopsisIn this original study of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Maksim Karliuk assesses the law, present dynamics, and the likely future development of the EAEU. Karliuk considers the legal, institutional and decision-making issues of the EAEU as an attempt to encourage post-Soviet integration and offers solutions to the most problematic concerns.Trade Review'This book offers an excellent expert analysis of the legal regime of the Eurasian Economic Union. It is thoroughly researched and informative, zooming in on critical legal issues and providing a nuanced and stimulating discussion. This should be an essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the workings of Russia's flagship integration project in Eurasia.' Rilka Dragneva, University of Birmingham'The Emerging Autonomous Legal Order of the Eurasian Economic Union offers an in-depth critical appraisal of the functioning of the EAEU and of the structure and essential characteristics of the EAEU legal order. It contains an extensive analysis of the jurisprudence of the EAEU Court and draws parallels with the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.' Kirill Entin, Court of the Eurasian Economic Union and National Research University Higher School of Economics'In this book Maksim Karliuk explores the legal structure and operation of the Eurasian Economic Union, an organization that is frequently discussed but rarely subjected to such sustained and detailed analysis. This is an important work on one of the most influential international institutions in the Eurasia region.' Chris Miller, The Fletcher School, Tufts University'The book offers a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the Eurasian Economic Union. It draws an interesting comparison with the EU integration process through addressing the complex question of whether the EAEU, similarly as the EU, can be qualified as an 'autonomous legal order'.' Inge Govaere, Ghent University and College of Europe'Building on a variety of legal approaches, this book offers a systematic and profound analysis of the Eurasian Economic Union's legal order and its 'fragile autonomy'. In light of its strong comparative dimension and interdisciplinary elements, it will be a key reference point not just for legal experts, but also for any scholar interested in this Russia-driven regional integration project.' Laure Delcour, Université Sorbonne-Nouvelle, ParisTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Autonomy of a legal order-Odysseus's vessel; 2. The establishment of the Eurasian Economic Union; 3. Supranational and intergovernmental functioning of the EAEU; 4. The powers of the EAEU: from express to implied; 5. Law of the union and autonomy; 6. EAEU judiciary as the guardian of the autonomous legal order; 7. Conclusion: What autonomy? Odysseus's vessel redux.
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