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Book SynopsisManaging expatriates and other 'traditional' internationally mobile workers is a significant part of many academic programmes and the focus of some specialist ones. But we cannot answer the big questions about working internationally if we exclude from our teaching people who do not fit into our usual conceptions and assumptions about who it is that organisations employ.Written by two of the most frequently published authors in the field, this is the only textbook to specialise in all the widely-accepted types of international work such as high-status expatriation, international business travel, short-term project work, and international commuting, while also covering the management of low-status expatriates, qualified immigrants, economic and low-skilled migrants, and refugees. Topics include cost effective global HRM, value and return on investment, localisation, home- and host-based compensation, talent management, human rights, safety and security, and duty of care - all examined from the differing perspectives of organisational practitioners and international workers and their families.In nine clear chapters, this book covers everything that a teacher or student of expatriation and global mobility needs to know, with each chapter written specifically as a primer for teaching sessions. Chapters are research-led and data driven, outlining current research on the topic. Included for each chapter are learning objectives, chapter summaries, key theories, detailed reference lists, additional reading lists, high-quality diagrams and tables, class activities, and reflective questions suitable for exam preparation. Supplemented with consulting reports and surveys that are highly applicable to (working) MBA students, this is the ideal textbook for any contemporary course in expatriate management or international HRM needing to take it to the next level.Trade Review'Yvonne McNulty and Chris Brewster have been at the forefront of expatriation research for many years, and this book continues their legacy of breaking new ground in understanding the multi-dimensional aspects of global mobility. Their categorization of international work will not only assist HR professionals in better understanding the complexity of the international workforce but will also aid scholars in better conceptualizing the dynamics associated with the specific international workers that they study. This book is an important value-added contribution to the field and should be on the bookshelf of anyone who works in the area of global mobility.' --Mark Mendenhall, University of Chattanooga, US'This book is both important and engaging for students, scholars and managers interested in the management of an internationally mobile workforce. I believe this is the first book in the international HRM field to discuss the broad spectrum of challenges brought by the current global context and changing nature of international work. Written in an easy to read manner, this innovative and original book draws on the authors' considerable expertise with an excellent balance between detail and breadth.' --Helen De Cieri, Monash University, Australia'This book demonstrates the benefits of academic collaboration. The text covers the full range of what it means to be working internationally, and sheds light on both existing and new problems facing people moving abroad. A well-researched, useful, and fascinating book that provides teachers and students with a solid foundation in the area.' --Jaime Bonache, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, SpainTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: The New World of Expatriation and Mobility For Work 2. High-status Expatriates 3. The Expatriate Cycle 4. Low-Status Expatriates 5. ‘Other’ International Workers 6. Migrants 7. ROI and Value 8. Cost-Effective Global HRM 9. New Directions and Working Internationally Index

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Book SynopsisThis informative Field Guide to Intercultural Research is specifically designed to be used in the field, guiding the reader away from pitfalls and towards best practice. It shares valuable fieldwork challenges and experiences, as well as insights into key methodological debates and practical recommendations relevant to both new and seasoned researchers.Offering an international outlook and featuring insights from across four continents, this invaluable guide introduces new methods and approaches to data analysis, tackling various research phases, including perspectives from quantitative researchers. It focuses on the role of culture and the intercultural challenges that fieldworkers encounter, enticing readers into further conversations concerning the role of fieldwork in producing new knowledge. Expert contributors illustrate the benefits of field research in intercultural research not only to academic literature, but also to organisational policies and the societies within which we work and live.Including insights from the fields of ethnography and social anthropology, this cutting edge guide is crucial reading for all students and researchers of business and management studies as well as organisational development hoping to begin their foray into fieldwork, as well as experienced scholars looking for new approaches to field research. It will also benefit management professionals and consultants in need of an expanded knowledge-base for coFnducting action research or other interventions in organisations.Trade Review‘A useful and comprehensive guide for academic researchers, particularly into international business practice and its relationship to culture, covering principles and practice of effective fieldwork.’ -- Peter McGee, Training, Language and Culture Journal‘The Field Guide to Intercultural Research is a fantastic compilation of insights and experiences of intercultural scholars who have ‘walked the talk’ when it comes to conducting field work in a global context. Filled with many practical suggestions about the methodological choices and tradeoffs incurred as well as the authors’ reflections about their own lived experiences as intercultural researchers, this book is a valuable resource for anyone, from the novice to the expert, who aims to embark on intercultural field research. Reading the stories of those who contributed to this book is both motivational and instructive, so be sure to pack this book in your bag for your intercultural research journey!’ -- Margaret Shaffer, University of Oklahoma, US‘I can highly recommend the Field Guide to Intercultural Research to PhD students and academics alike. The edited book is an excellent collection of highly experienced field researchers from around the world who share their experiences of dealing with cultural challenges in the field. The Field Guide ties discussions about fieldwork, methodological debates and various theoretical perspectives together with the practical aspects of doing research in the field. Particularly valuable are the author's recommendations, which are helpful for ensuring success with field based projects, and to highlight the different types of complexity involved when conducting fieldwork in a range of different countries.’ -- Lailani L. Alcantara, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan‘Intercultural research is arguably the most important frontier in business and management research. As protectionism and global decoupling strengthen, so does the need to test and explore the validity of ideas across contexts. This book offers a state-of-the-art toolbox to address the important issues without stumbling into common traps. An important step onwards from the dominance of WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich & democratic) theory builders.’ -- Jan Ketil Arnulf, BI Norwegian Business School, Norway‘This comprehensive edited volume brings together first-hand experiences of fieldwork undertaken by an international community of scholars. Grounded in the tradition of anthropology, the authors show the beauty - as well as the complexity – of translating cultural meanings across contexts and audiences. The book provides a captive read to scholars, who undertake intercultural research themselves or who serve as supervisors of such research. I can wholeheartedly recommend this field guide.’ -- Rebecca Piekkari, Aalto University, Finland’The Field Guide to Intercultural Research contains a plethora of practical, insightful, and wise advice gleaned from scholars who have spent their careers engaged in intercultural research projects. The book is an important contribution to the field and will greatly benefit doctoral students, fledgling scholars, and experienced intercultural scholars alike. -- - Mark E. Mendenhall, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface: some musings on fieldwork in a business context xxiv Malcolm Chapman 1 Introduction: following the researchers into the field 1 David S. A. Guttormsen, Jakob Lauring and Malcolm Chapman PART I PRACTICAL THEMES 2 Using grounded theory in an African business context 14 W. Travis Selmier II and Aloysius Newenham-Kahindi 3 Intercultural survey research: challenges and suggested solutions 29 Anne-Wil Harzing, B. Sebastian Reiche and Markus Pudelko 4 Interviewing global elites 41 William S. Harvey 5 Survey-based research in remote Indigenous communities: considerations for methods 54 Indigo Holcombe-James and Ellie Rennie 6 Methodological reflections on researching ethnic business in Southern Europe: experiences from the field 68 Gunhild Odden 7 Overcoming challenges in intercultural interviewing: the role of intercultural training for early-career researchers 81 Ritam Garg and Petra Poljsak-Rosinski 8 Coding intercultural fieldwork data: a hands-on approach 93 Mai Skjøtt Linneberg and Steffen Korsgaard 9 Some practical advice on collecting qualitative data: outline of a fieldwork process 106 Jakob Lauring and Charlotte Jonasson 10 Unlocking the affordances of digital technology in qualitative research 119 Marta Jackowska PART II THEORETICAL THEMES 11 Reflections on an intercultural (research) life 135 Bruce W. Stening 12 Doing field work in culturally hybrid locations 147 Mette Zølner 13 Researching religion in organizations: key issues and strategies 157 Christopher Richardson 14 Operationalizing ‘culture’ when conducting cross-cultural fieldwork: the case of Germany and South Africa 166 Badri Zolfaghari 15 Academic disciplines have cultures, too: intercultural challenges for interdisciplinary researchers in the field 178 David S. A. Guttormsen, Petra Poljsak-Rosinski, Htwe Htwe Thein, Trifon Pavkov, Katarina Brkovic and Michael Gillan 16 Dilemmas with multiple social identities in the field of international development 193 Masumi Owa 17 Strategies to survive on foreign turf: experience sharing and reflections from two apparent aliens in the field 204 Annelise Ly and Ingrid Onarheim Spjeldnæs 18 ‘Inside-out’: race, role and relations in intercultural fieldwork 216 Charlotte Jonasson, Jakob Lauring and David S. A. Guttormsen 19 Intercultural challenges of ‘rapport’ in French–German organizational field research – insights from a binational research tandem 229 Christoph Barmeyer and Eric Davoine PART III REGIONAL THEMES 20 Cultural considerations and qualitative research within an African context 243 Nomusa Benita Mazonde 21 Navigating the realities of intercultural research in Sub-Saharan Africa: insights from Nigeria 255 Adebukola E. Oyewunmi, Stephen I. Ukenna and Ebes Esho 22 The challenges of conducting field studies in China 269 Anna Shostya, Moshe Banai and Joseph C. Morreale 23 Challenges and promoters during international fieldwork in Lebanon 287 Hana Abdo, Amélie Artis and Anne Bartel-Radic 24 Intersectional challenges of conducting qualitative research in the Middle East 295 Maranda Ridgway and Fiona Robson 25 Crossing borders, traversing cultures and mediating identities: a reflection on fieldwork conducted in the Arab Gulf 310 Sarina Theys 26 Doing qualitative field research in Vietnam 321 Thi My Hanh Huynh and Anne Bartel-Radic 27 Investigating the worldview of professionals: reflections on the challenges of researching in the Thai culture 329 Astrid Kainzbauer and Brian Hunt Afterword 340 Fiona Moore Index

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Book SynopsisExploring how infrastructure is - and can be - used by states as part of their territorial strategy, this timely book examines how core economic infrastructures including transport, energy, information and water support states' territorial objectives. Colin Turner analyses each of these infrastructures, looking at the main adaptive tensions acting both upon them and upon national infrastructure systems (NIS) as a whole. Offering a holistic view on NIS, the book deciphers how states engage in infrastructuring as a means of securing and enhancing their territoriality. Assessing the role that both hard and soft infrastructure systems play, chapters highlight how these can enable and be supported by economic infrastructures. Turner conceptualises the National Information Infrastructure System, looking at the pressure upon infrastructure to retain its capability to support and enable a state's territorial strategy. Public policy and regional studies scholars will appreciate the integrated approach to NIS offered in this book. It will also be beneficial to policy makers looking to better understand debates on policy design around NIS, and practitioners implementing these systems.Trade Review'If you want to get a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the nature of infrastructure then I thoroughly recommend you read this book. In this work, Colin Turner strikes a well-crafted balance between conceptual and empirical insights into various aspects of this subject. He also provides very useful analyses on how different elements of national infrastructure systems interact and intersect with each other, and examines infrastructure development at various geo-spatial scales. His main conclusions are neatly brought together and articulated around the concept of the infrastructure state. Colin Turner's book is an essential read for those who wish to better understand our increasingly inter-connected world.' --Christopher M. Dent, Edge Hill University, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. The State and Its Infrastructure System 2. National Transportation Infrastructure 3. National Information Infrastructure 4. National Energy Infrastructure 5. National Water Infrastructure System 6. Soft Infrastructure 7. Social Infrastructure 8. Conclusions: The Infrastructured State Index

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Book SynopsisThe Development of International Business offers an extensive understanding of contemporary international business through detailed, engaging discussion of the development of the multinational enterprise (MNE) over the past half-century. By providing an analytically informed basis for understanding MNEs, two parallel strands of analysis in International Business (IB) are reviewed: the `theoretical' and the `practical'. Firstly, Robert Pearce identifies how the practical restructuring of the MNE as an organisational form has responded to changes in the wider global economy and how this evolution has interacted with the enrichment of theory on the topic. Secondly, by tracing the persisting dynamics of the MNE's structure and strategic positioning, he demonstrates the use of these systems and how they can help to understand and organise the future evolution of not only MNEs but of international business as a whole. Highly accessible with an informed overview of the entire IB subject area, The Development of International Business is an essential text for students and academics of business, management, economics and development. More generally, business leaders, economists and politicians will value the exceptional insight into the progression of international business and its future.Trade Review'As a distinguished founder-member of the ''Reading School'', Bob Pearce provides a comprehensive account of the evolution of international business theory from the 1950s to the present day. He shows how, unlike abstract economic theories, international business theory has always been rooted in evidence on the behaviour of individual multinational firms. He provides a fascinating narrative of the early days of international business research, which he embeds within a broad thematic view. This book is indispensable reading for all serious scholars of international business studies.' --Mark Casson, University of Reading, UK'This tour de force gives us the very first, timely narrative history of the birth and growth of IB as a new discipline over the past half century. Robert Pearce lucidly interprets the major theoretical traces left by innovative economists whose frameworks built the foundation of the discipline. He weaves out a thought-provocative tapestry that demonstrates how national enterprises transform themselves into multinationals as they adapt to, and reshape, their altering global ecosystem - in a co-evolutionary fashion. The book is highly recommended as an ideal read to learn the conceptual warp and woof of IB.' --Terutomo Ozawa, Colorado State University, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. Multinationals: in theory and practice 2. From FDI to the MNE: Hymer and the roots of ownership advantage 3. From innovation to internationalisation: the product cycle model 4. From multi-domestic hierarchy to network hierarchy 5. Trade and FDI revisited: the role of location 6. Internalisation: ownership advantage as an intermediate good 7. The knowledge-seeking transition: decentralising innovation and R&D 8. Multinationals from emerging economies: a new challenge of practice to theory 9. Evaluating the multinationals: a coda Index

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Book SynopsisEmployee relations in national contexts are significantly influenced not only by material forces but also by cultural and linguistic factors that are often highly nationally specific. In this innovative book, culture and language are analysed in terms of how they affect employee relations internationally, demonstrating the importance of recognising and understanding these elements in the face of increasing globalisation. International Comparative Employee Relations first examines the subject from a broader international perspective, discussing the impact of cultural context on common areas such as labour law and collective bargaining, and exploring the issues of translating these concepts, as well as surveying current scholarship in the field. In later chapters, case studies from China, Italy, Germany, the USA and Nigeria provide specific examples of the cultural and linguistic complexity and diversity of employee relations both within and between nations. Scholars and students of international business management, particularly those with an interest in comparative employment relations or comparative human resource management, will find this book insightful. It will also prove useful for practitioners working in areas such as cross-cultural management and translation.Trade Review'This excellent volume provides fascinating insights into the context-bound meaning of comparative employee relations. It shows that when terminology associated with employee relations travels across societal, cultural and language boundaries, the meaning is transformed. The contributions shed light on the metaphorical and interlingual translation of employee relations in different national contexts. The book also provides a solid conceptual foundation for comparative research in this important field. I was very impressed by the unique perspective adopted in this book.' --Rebecca Piekkari, Aalto University School of Business, Finland'The complex interplay between beliefs, concepts, rhetoric and the social realities of work is a seriously under-researched area of industrial relations. Karl Koch and Pietro Manzella have performed a great service in compiling this wide-ranging survey of the issues involved [...] This book will help us all reduce the risks of becoming lost in translation.' --from the Foreword by Richard Hyman, London School of Economics, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Richard Hyman xiii Acknowledgements xviii Introduction: The Language and Culture Perspective in Employee Relations 1 Karl Koch and Pietro Manzella PART I COMPARATIVE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS IN CONTEXT 1 Employee Relations in Context: Globalization, Uncertainties, and Dynamics of Change 14 Aurora Trif and Valentina Paolucci 2 Comparative Employee Relations: An Overview of Contemporary Developments and Scholarship 39 Chris Brewster 3 A New Approach: The Incorporation of Culture, Language and Translation Elements in Comparative Employee Relations 58 Pietro Manzella and Karl Koch PART II EMPLOYEE RELATIONS IN THE NATIONAL CONTEXT 4 Employee Relations and Harmony in China 79 Jing Xi 5 Culture, Language and Translation in Comparative Employee Relations: The Case of the Italian Caporalato 106 Pietro Manzella 6 Plant-Level Employee Representation in Germany: Is the German Works Council a Management Stooge or the Representative Voice of the Workforce? 119 Michael Whittall and Rainer Trinczek 7 Individualism, Democracy and Conflict in the USA 139 Peter Norlander 8 Fragmented Democracy and Employee Participation in Nigeria 160 John Opute 9 Exploring ‘Bundles’ of Employment Practices: Culture, Language and Translation Perspectives 184 Susanne Tietze Index 195

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Book SynopsisWe live in a world ruled by standards. From toys and computers to corporate social responsibility, from the drycleaner in Nairobi to the Swedish radiation safety authority - international standards specify almost all aspects of society. This book questions how this is made possible. Standards need support in order to work and Ingrid Gustafsson explores how a control regime built on standards, certifications and accreditations can emerge over time and grow global. The global control regime is nurtured mainly by the questions connected to globalization: how can we trust things from other parts of the world? While resting on buzzwords such as 'trust' and 'confidence', the global control regime leaves us with a faceless bureaucratic system with no name and no one in charge. This has severe consequences for responsibility: if no one is in charge, then no one is to be held accountable for how standards rule the world. This is particularly pertinent because the author shows how states are embedded in standards to a much higher degree than previous research has shown. Offering in depth analysis, this book will be enjoyed by scholars and researchers of organizational theory, global governance and public administration. Trade Review'Gustafsson takes the reader through a fascinating historical account of the construction of a global control regime, and the parallel dismantling of a previous national order for market control. With a specific focus on accreditation a missing piece is added to the puzzle of global governance. Situated at the intersection of governance studies and organization theory, Gustafsson's work contributes to a significant advancement of our understanding of key issues of global governance, such as authority, responsibility and the role of the state.' --Kristina Tamm Hallström, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden'Gustafsson pulls back the curtain on the contemporary global control regime, revealing a strange system of layer upon layer of standards, certification, and accreditation. The book drives home the point that in an ever-growing web of watchers watching watchers, authority looks to be everywhere but ultimately resides nowhere. A must-read for anyone interested in global governance and organization.' --Patricia Bromley, Stanford University, US'In this thought-provoking book, Ingrid Gustafsson explores the role of standardization, certification and accreditation in establishing a global control regime. She provides a very insightful description of the way the different components of the regime interact to create a powerful but subtle form of control, blurring the line between controlling and being controlled. This book is of great interest to social scientists across the disciplines, from organization studies to political science.' --David Seidl, University of Zurich, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsContents: 1. Organizing a global world 2. Standards, certification and accreditation 3. Organizing, organizations and distance 4. The Global Approach 5. The Goods Package 6. Construction of a global control regime 7. Control and distnance 8. The control regime, the state and responsibility 9. Macro-organization References Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive and engaging Research Handbook provides a full examination of the modes and mechanisms of international knowledge transfer. Furthermore, it also provides in-depth insights into international knowledge transfer related challenges faced by multinational enterprises (MNEs). Chapters written by well-respected contributors provide extensive insights into the economic, technological, social, cultural and organizational aspects of knowledge transfer in international business and management. They also highlight the contextual influences imposed by the industrial sectors and countries that MNEs are associated with. Organised into three thematic parts, this Research Handbook provides interesting and important directions for future research within each chapter giving readers an opportunity to pursue these in greater depth. This timely Research Handbook will be an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers of international business and knowledge management. The practical case studies will provide a greater understanding of the topic and its challenges for managers of MNEs.Trade Review‘This book addresses the all important topic of international knowledge transfer, which is especially salient in the era of globalization and digital platforms. Novel technologies are giving new impetus to knowledge transfer. The volume addresses contemporary firms in the knowledge economy, and offers a truly global perspective from a cadre of recognized scholars from around the world.’ -- Gary Knight, Willamette University, US‘Now more than ever, success in the global economy requires in depth understanding of cross-border knowledge transfer, including the skills and competencies that make a successful transfer possible. This Handbook is an invaluable guide for the scholars and practitioners who stand in the frontline of this challenge.’ -- Oded Shenkar, The Ohio State University, US‘Khan, Nair and Lew manage to bring together a captivating set of contributions on knowledge transfer in the international business context. The Research Handbook is nicely organised around strategic dimensions, societal and human resource dimensions and finishes off with chapters on subsidiary knowledge creation and development. This book offers a systematic and contemporary account of the state of art knowledge on knowledge transfer.’ -- Rudolf R. Sinkovics, The University of Auckland, New Zealand and LUT University, Finland‘Cross border knowledge transfer is becoming vital for firms to develop competitive advantage. This Research Handbook on Knowledge Transfer and International Business provides a comprehensive account of cross-border knowledge transfer modes and mechanisms and the role of multinational enterprises in the transfer of knowledge. This book is an essential reading for researchers in knowledge transfer and competitive advantage.’ -- Pervez Ghauri, University of Birmingham, UKTable of ContentsContents: List of contributors vii Introduction to Research Handbook on Knowledge Transfer and International Business xiii PART I STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER 1. Intra-firm trade, embeddedness and international knowledge transfer in the multinational enterprise 2 Nigel Driffield, James H. Love and Stefano Menghinello 2. Knowledge transfer and absorptive capacity in the context of a small multinational enterprise: a systematic study of the nexus of relationships 26 Jan-Tore Øian, Olli Kuivalainen and Heini Vanninen 3. Reverse knowledge transfer in multinational companies: evidence from Swiss manufacturing industry 48 Lamia Ben Hamida 4. Intellectual property institutions and innovation of emerging multinational companies 62 Jie Wu PART II SOCIETAL AND HUMAN RESOURCE PERSPECTIVE OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER 5. Social media as a knowledge transfer tool for intellectual capital accumulation during the international growth of small firms 84 Matti Saari, Minnie Kontkanen, Ahmad Arslan and Pia Hurmelinna-Laukkanen 6. Knowledge exchange within multi-stakeholder initiatives: tackling the Sustainable Development Goals 108 Jerra Veeger and Michelle Westermann-Behaylo 7. Global talent mobility and knowledge diffusion: the role of staffing agencies in the growth of East Asian high-tech multinational corporations 136 Mayumi Tabata PART III SUBSIDIARY KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT 8. Technological overlap and cultural distance in MNCs’ location choice of technological clusters in China 159 Shuna Shu Ham Ho and Chang Hoon Oh 9. Building ambidextrous capabilities in foreign subsidiaries: evidence from Korean multinationals 177 Jae Eun Lee, Byung Il Park and Yong Kyu Lew 10. Utilization of subsidiary knowledge in multinational enterprises: revisiting the SECI model 195 Jong Min Lee 11. Absorptive capacity, value creation and new service development in multinational enterprises: the role of knowledge flows between customers, subsidiaries and headquarters 210 Tiina Leposky, Ahmad Arslan, Ismail Gölgeci and Deborah Callaghan Index 226

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Book SynopsisProviding cutting-edge material from a range of perspectives on entrepreneurial internationalization, this insightful book develops contemporary business concepts and business models to engage with a rapidly changing and diversifying world economy. Chapters build a conceptual and theoretical illustration of the field, providing key frameworks for the analysis of entrepreneurial internationalization, including insights into strategy and organization, as well as fundraising strategies for early internationalizing startups.Top international scholars in the field apply these frameworks to specific real-world business environments, such as born globals, born digital enterprises and multinational corporations in emerging markets. The book concludes with analysis of international entrepreneurship across both traditional and digital contexts, highlighting the emerging implications for international entrepreneurship research of digitization and the Covid-19 pandemic. Bringing together a multitude of critical evaluations, this book is crucial reading for scholars and researchers of SME internationalization and born globals, as well as higher level students of international entrepreneurship. It will also benefit practitioners and policymakers hoping to engage with new digital developments in the world economy.Table of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction 1 Hamid Etemad, Natasha Evers and Sören Kock PART I THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS 2 Management of tension in coopetition between small and medium-sized firms 11 Henrik Virtanen and Sören Kock 3 Top management teams and the internationalization of SMEs: the importance of team composition and strategic orientations 32 Ann Elida Eide and Tage Koed Madsen 4 Internationalization of location-bound resources: cases from Canada 57 Hamid Etemad and Hamed Motaghi 5 Fundraising strategies for early internationalizing startups: the dual model approach 83 Alberto Onetti and Alessia Pisoni PART II FUNCTIONAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONALIZATION 6 Born globals: job creation in young international companies 104 Irene Mandl 7 What hinders customers in sourcing services internationally? 123 Anja Geigenmüller and Norbert Bach 8 Women entrepreneurs’ decisions in domestic versus international new ventures: a theoretical analysis 142 Noor Azlin Ismail and Nurhaya Omar 9 Business model options: how to deal with them 165 Petri Ahokangas, Irina Atkova, Yueqiang Xu and Marko Juntunen 10 Corporate renewal and performance outcome: evidence from emerging market located MNCs 184 Huu Le Nguyen and Jorma Larimo PART III INTERNATIONALIZATION ACROSS TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL CONTEXTS 11 Digital business model internationalisation: illustrative cases of born global digital companies 208 Brian Mac Cathmhaoil, Natasha Evers and Gabriela Gliga 12 Two case studies of Irish born globals in the natural cosmetics industry 233 Gabriela Gliga 13 International aspects of growth management in eHealth service start-ups 260 Martti Saarela, Anna-Mari Simunaniemi, Matti Muhos and Arto Ojala Afterword: the future of international entrepreneurship 282 Hamid Etemad, Natasha Evers and Sören Kock Index

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Book SynopsisRecently, emerging economies have contributed significantly to world economic growth and output. The Research Handbook advances, synthesises and expands the hitherto sparse publications on marketing in emerging economies, investigating specific processes and requirements, as well as the consequences of conducting marketing in these challenging contexts. Addressing diverse issues from a universal as well as regional and country specific perspective, this book sheds light on general topics such as data collection procedures equivalence and marketing accountability as well as exploring specific contexts such as Central and Eastern Europe and India. Comparing the ways in which marketing is performed in emerging and advanced economies, the chapters explore various aspects including business-to-business marketing relationships, the role of multi-cultural markets in marketing, retail marketing of multinational corporations, corporate social responsibility and consumer loyalty. Timely and engaging, this Research Handbook will appeal to students and scholars interested in international business and marketing in emerging economies. Business practitioners, managers and policy makers working in emerging economies will also benefit from practical guidance on both improving approaches to serving customers as well as creating conducive environments for serving customers.Contributors include: M.Y. Ali, N. Ammar, M. Arslanagic-Kalajdzic, M.-L. Baron, V. Blagoev, A. Chidlow, A. Daviy, N. Dholakia, R.R. Dholakia, N. El-Bassiouny, A.R. Faroque, P. Ghauri, R. Hawash, G.N. Kfuri, Z. Krupka, S.R. Kumar, M.A. Marinov, S.T. Marinova, M. Minkov, A. Osmanova, D. Ozretic-Dosen, D.A. Petrovici, V. Rebiazina, V. Skare, M. Smirnova, C.A. Solberg, S. Sutyrin, I. Vorobieva, V.R. Wood, V. ZabkarTrade Review'The role of emerging economies as target markets for firms has increased significantly, especially during the last ten years. Most of the books and studies published have focused on the macro-level analysis of entry barriers and/or investments in emerging economies, largely neglecting marketing strategies and other marketing related issues. With 14 different chapters covering diverse topics ranging from the role of country image to marketing accountability, as well as both manufacturing and service sector analysis and international case studies, this book is clearly an interesting addition to the present stock of knowledge. It will provide an excellent primary text for courses focusing on entry and marketing strategies in emerging economies.' --Jorma Larimo, University of Vaasa, FinlandTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: Marketing in emerging economies Marin A. Marinov 1. Data collection procedure equivalence in emerging economy market research Pervez N. Ghauri and Agnieszka Chidlow 2. Globalization, sustainability and marketing of healthcare in emerging market economies: Doing good while doing well Van R. Wood 3. Marketing accountability in emerging economy firms Maja Arslanagić-Kalajdžić and Vesna Žabkar 4. Materialistic tendencies and adolescent healthy food consumption: Setting the research agenda Nesma Ammar, Noha El-Bassiouny and Ronia Hawash 5. Psychobranding of emerging economy firms: Building emotional connections with local consumers G. Nicolás Kfuri 6. Multinational corporation retailing in emerging economies: Interplays of resistance, cooperation and transmutation Marie-Laure Baron, Ruby Roy Dholakia and Nikhilesh Dholakia 7. Perceived advertising intrusiveness and avoidance in emerging economies – the case of China Dan A. Petrovici, Svetla T. Marinova and Marin A. Marinov 8. Value branding in emerging economies as a social dimension in the Indian context S. Ramesh Kumar and Svetla T. Marinova 9. Researching country image construct in the context of emerging economies Durdana Ozretic-Dosen, Vatroslav Skare and Zoran Krupka 10. Opening the black box of Russian culture in B2B relationships Carl Arthur Solberg and Anzhelika Osmanova 11. Russian consumer behaviour: In search of a balance between national uniqueness and western mainstream Sergei F. Sutyrin and Irina V. Vorobieva 12. Marketing in an emerging economy: The Russian e-commerce market Maria Smirnova, Vera Rebiazina and Anna Daviy 13. Marketing in Bulgaria: A small emerging economy and multicultural markets Vesselin Blagoev and Mihael Minkov 14. Diffusion of supermarkets in Bangladesh - miles to go M. Yunus Ali and Anisur Rahman Faroque Index

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Book SynopsisThis insightful new textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the theories and practices key to negotiating business deals in the twenty-first century. Employing a holistic framework, it offers an understanding of the factors that influence the negotiation process, the challenges associated with negotiating across borders and the strategies used by negotiators. Key features include: An inclusive and systematic framework for international business negotiations, which can be applied in any negotiation context Discussions of conflict resolution and strategies used in negotiating various types of contracts, providing students with a valuable toolset for handling complex and difficult negotiations Contemporary case studies and international real-world examples, which reinforce student understanding of negotiation tactics In-depth illustrations of crucial negotiation theories and methodologies, offering students a strong academic foundation for negotiation practice. Enlightening and comprehensive, this book is an essential text for students of international business negotiations and global strategic management, and is ideal for course leaders in need of an integrated textbook which offers both a theoretical foundation and practical guidance on the landscape of negotiating internationally.Table of ContentsContents: Part One: The importance of business negotiations 1. The Nature of Negotiations 2. Conflict Resolution 3. Theoretical Bases for International Business Negotiations 4. Culture in International Business Negotiations Part Two: Factors influencing international negotiations 5. The Importance of Communication in Negotiations 6. Individuals and Personalities Part three: Negotiation Process 7. Negotiation Context 8. The Process of International Business Negotiations 9. Strategies and Tactics in International Business Negotiations 10. Ethics in International Business Negotiations 11. Negotiating Different Types of Contract Part four: Negotiation Effectively 12. Negotiating Around the World 13. Guidelines for International Business Negotiations References Index

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Book SynopsisThis insightful new textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the theories and practices key to negotiating business deals in the twenty-first century. Employing a holistic framework, it offers an understanding of the factors that influence the negotiation process, the challenges associated with negotiating across borders and the strategies used by negotiators. Key features include: An inclusive and systematic framework for international business negotiations, which can be applied in any negotiation context Discussions of conflict resolution and strategies used in negotiating various types of contracts, providing students with a valuable toolset for handling complex and difficult negotiations Contemporary case studies and international real-world examples, which reinforce student understanding of negotiation tactics In-depth illustrations of crucial negotiation theories and methodologies, offering students a strong academic foundation for negotiation practice. Enlightening and comprehensive, this book is an essential text for students of international business negotiations and global strategic management, and is ideal for course leaders in need of an integrated textbook which offers both a theoretical foundation and practical guidance on the landscape of negotiating internationally.Table of ContentsContents: Part One: The importance of business negotiations 1. The Nature of Negotiations 2. Conflict Resolution 3. Theoretical Bases for International Business Negotiations 4. Culture in International Business Negotiations Part Two: Factors influencing international negotiations 5. The Importance of Communication in Negotiations 6. Individuals and Personalities Part three: Negotiation Process 7. Negotiation Context 8. The Process of International Business Negotiations 9. Strategies and Tactics in International Business Negotiations 10. Ethics in International Business Negotiations 11. Negotiating Different Types of Contract Part four: Negotiation Effectively 12. Negotiating Around the World 13. Guidelines for International Business Negotiations References Index

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Book SynopsisGuided by the overarching question ''how and why does the emerging economy context matter for business?'', this collection brings together key contributions of Klaus Meyer on multinational enterprises (MNEs) competing in, and originating from, emerging economies. From theoretical to process perspectives, the book also explores how outward investment strategies contribute to building internationally competitive MNEs. It looks at the process by which foreign MNEs pursue distinct opportunities in each emerging economy by adapting their strategies to the specific business ecosystem. This includes, inter alia, the location of production, choice of entry mode, forms of equity and non-equity partnerships and market positioning. Conversely, when local firms set their ambitions beyond national boundaries, their own resources and capabilities are shaped by the business ecosystem of their home country. The author's theoretically grounded empirical research in Multinational Enterprises and Emerging Economies gives MSc students, PhD students and junior scholars the opportunity to dig deeper into the study of MNE growth. Keywords: Business in emerging economies book / emerging markets book Multinational enterprises Foreign entry in emerging economies Emerging economy multinationals Institutional theory Context of business Trade Review'The advance of post-war globalisation since China's Open Door Policy of 1978 and the Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 has transformed international business. It has stimulated both inward and outward investment flows in emerging economics in Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Klaus Meyer is a leading researcher into these economies. This book epitomises his systematic and insightful investigations into the role of these emerging economies in the new world order.' --Mark Casson, University of Reading and Henley Business School, UK'Professor Klaus Meyer has brought together an exceptional collection of high-quality papers on emerging economy markets and firms, all published in leading academic journals. This volume will be a must-read in the years to come for any scholar interested in advancing international business research on emerging economies. The broad scope and intellectual depth of this collection confirm the status of Professor Meyer as the world's leading authority on the subject matter of emerging markets and emerging economy multinational enterprises.' --Alain Verbeke, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS)'This is a highly essential and extensive book tackling one of the key topics in contemporary international business - multinational enterprises investing in and from major emerging markets. Professor Meyer is to be congratulated on his long and remarkable achievements on international business in emerging economies, some of which are included in this very valuable book. Particularly insightful and significant are his rich theoretical discussions on strategic choice and growth of global firms entering emerging markets and emerging market firms go global.' --Yadong Luo, University of Miami, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Klaus E. Meyer ix PART I THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON BUSINESS AND EMERGING ECONOMIES 1 ‘Probing Theoretically into Central and Eastern Europe: Transactions, Resources, and Institutions’, with Mike W. Peng, Journal of International Business Studies , 36 (6), 2005, November, 600–621 2 2 ‘Theoretical Foundations of Emerging Economy Business Research’, with Mike W. Peng, Journal of International Business Studies , 47 (1), 2016, January, 3–22 24 PART II CHOOSING LOCATIONS IN EMERGING MARKETS 3 ‘Foreign Investment Location and Institutional Development in Transition Economies’, with Alan Bevan and Saul Estrin, International Business Review , 13 (1), 2004, February, 43–64 45 4 ‘Foreign Investment Strategies and Sub-national Institutions in Emerging Markets: Evidence from Vietnam’, with Hung Vo Nguyen, Journal of Management Studies , 42 (1), 2005, January, 63–93 67 5 ‘Country-of-origin and Industry FDI Agglomeration of Foreign Investors in an Emerging Economy’, with Danchi Tan, Journal of International Business Studies , 42 (4), 2011, May, 504–20 98 PART III DESIGNING AND CHANGING OPERATION MODES 6 ‘Institutions, Transaction Costs, and Entry Mode Choice in Eastern Europe’, Journal of International Business Studies , 32 (2), 2001, June, 357–67 116 7 ‘Institutions, Resources, and Entry Strategies in Emerging Economies’, with Saul Estrin, Sumon Kumar Bhaumik and Mike W. Peng, Strategic Management Journal , 30 (1), 2009, 61–80 127 8 ‘Transaction Cost Perspectives on Alliances and Joint Ventures: Explanatory Power and Empirical Limitations’, with Yi Wang, in Jorma Larimo, Niina Nummela and Tuija Mainela (eds), Handbook on International Alliance and Network Research , Chapter 4, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2015, 87–136 147 9 ‘Brownfield Acquisitions: A Reconceptualization and Extension’, with Saul Estrin, Management International Review , 51 (4), 2011, August, 483–509 197 10 ‘Market Penetration and Acquisition Strategies for Emerging Economies’, with Yen Thi Thu Tran, Long Range Planning , 39 (2), 2006, April, 177–97 224 11 ‘Business Under Adverse Home Country Institutions: The Case of International Sanctions Against Myanmar’, with Htwe Htwe Thein, Journal of World Business , 49 (1), 2014, January, 156–71 245 PART IV CONTEXTUAL INFLUENCES ON MNEs FROM EMERGING ECONOMIES 12 ‘Home Country Institutions and the Internationalization of State Owned Enterprises: A Cross-Country Analysis’, with Saul Estrin, Bo B. Nielsen and Sabina Nielsen, Journal of World Business , 51 (2), 2016, February, 294–307 262 13 ‘Emerging Economy MNEs: How Does Home Country Munificence Matter?’, with Saul Estrin and Adeline Pelletier, Journal of World Business , 53 (4), 2018, June, 514–28 276 14 ‘Overcoming Distrust: How State-owned Enterprises Adapt Their Foreign Entries to Institutional Pressures Abroad’, with Yuan Ding, Jing Li and Hua Zhang, Journal of International Business Studies , 45 (8), 2014, October, 1005–28 291 15 ‘Diplomatic and Corporate Networks: Bridges to Foreign Locations’, with Jing Li, Hua Zhang and Yuan Ding, Journal of International Business Studies , 49 (6), 2018, August, 659–83 315 PART V PROCESS PERSPECTIVES ON MNEs FROM EMERGING ECONOMIES 16 ‘The Dynamics of Emerging Economy MNEs: How the Internationalization Process Model Can Guide Future Research’, with Ornjira Thaijongrak, Asia Pacific Journal of Management , 30 (4), 2013, December, 1125–53 341 17 ‘What is “Strategic Asset Seeking FDI?”’, Multinational Business Review , 23 (1), 2015, 57–66 370 18 ‘What Drives Firms’ Intent to Seek Strategic Assets by Foreign Direct Investment? A Study of Emerging Economy Firms’, with Lin Cui and Helen Wei Hu, Journal of World Business , 49 (4), 2014, October, 488–501 380 19 ‘Managing Talent in Emerging Economy Multinationals: Integrating Strategic Management and Human Resource Management’, with Katherine R. Xin, International Journal of Human Resource Management , 29 (11), 2018, 1827–55 394 Index 423

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This Advanced Introduction provides a comprehensive guide to the vibrant and expanding global production network (GPN) approach. Neil M. Coe deftly explores the antecedents and theoretical underpinnings of GPN analysis, as well as debates and controversies surrounding the approach and its position in wider interdisciplinary discussions. He argues overall that, during a time of profound ongoing challenges within the global economic system, the need for a GPN framework has never been more pressing.Key features include: an up-to-date assessment of current debates in the literature an integrated perspective on how GPN thinking can aid understanding of capitalist uneven development a wide range of sectoral and geographical examples a thorough discussion of connections to cognate debates in the wider social sciences and business and management studies identification of future research challenges in the field. In short, Advanced Introduction to Global Production Networks is an ideal introductory book for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in geography, economics and business looking to understand the organization and dynamics of the global economy.Trade Review’Neil Coe presents an engaging and impressively lucid introduction to global production networks as a powerful framework for understanding cross-border flows of goods and services and their geographical energies and outcomes. As one of the framework's architects, Coe expertly takes the reader through its core tenets, as well as inviting us to consider its potential for grasping some of the major challenges facing the global economy in the 2020s.’ -- - Alex Hughes, Newcastle University, UK’Coe’s book offers a much needed, comprehensive elaboration of the GPN approach, detailing its origins, elements, features, and the processes through which GPN couplings shape regional development outcomes. It is a highly accessible and thorough resource for scholars and students interested in studying and understanding the organization, governance, geographies, and development implications of global production networks today. Superbly organized and written, this Advanced Introduction will be an essential reference and guide for years to come.’ -- - James T. Murphy, Clark University, US’Coe navigates the complex world of global production networks in a highly informative and lucid way. He weaves diverse approaches to the analysis of global production networks into an articulate synthesis of a rapidly evolving GPN literature. This book is a must read for all scholars and students examining the dynamics of global production, distribution and trade, and wider social and environmental implications. It provides crucial insights into contemporary global economic development.’ -- - Stephanie Barrientos, The University of Manchester, UK’Neil M. Coe’s Advanced Introduction provides all you need to know about global production networks in one place. Smartly organized, comprehensive but succinct, and easy to follow but precise, this is the perfect book for all those who want to know how the geography of global production is changing and why.’ -- - Stefano Ponte, Copenhagen Business School, DenmarkTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. A global production network world? 3. Organization 4. Territoriality 5. Firm strategies 6. Institutional landscapes 7. Strategic coupling 8. Contested development 9. Futures References Index

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Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This Advanced Introduction provides a comprehensive guide to the vibrant and expanding global production network (GPN) approach. Neil M. Coe deftly explores the antecedents and theoretical underpinnings of GPN analysis, as well as debates and controversies surrounding the approach and its position in wider interdisciplinary discussions. He argues overall that, during a time of profound ongoing challenges within the global economic system, the need for a GPN framework has never been more pressing.Key features include: an up-to-date assessment of current debates in the literature an integrated perspective on how GPN thinking can aid understanding of capitalist uneven development a wide range of sectoral and geographical examples a thorough discussion of connections to cognate debates in the wider social sciences and business and management studies identification of future research challenges in the field. In short, Advanced Introduction to Global Production Networks is an ideal introductory book for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in geography, economics and business looking to understand the organization and dynamics of the global economy.Trade Review’Neil Coe presents an engaging and impressively lucid introduction to global production networks as a powerful framework for understanding cross-border flows of goods and services and their geographical energies and outcomes. As one of the framework's architects, Coe expertly takes the reader through its core tenets, as well as inviting us to consider its potential for grasping some of the major challenges facing the global economy in the 2020s.’ -- - Alex Hughes, Newcastle University, UK’Coe’s book offers a much needed, comprehensive elaboration of the GPN approach, detailing its origins, elements, features, and the processes through which GPN couplings shape regional development outcomes. It is a highly accessible and thorough resource for scholars and students interested in studying and understanding the organization, governance, geographies, and development implications of global production networks today. Superbly organized and written, this Advanced Introduction will be an essential reference and guide for years to come.’ -- - James T. Murphy, Clark University, US’Coe navigates the complex world of global production networks in a highly informative and lucid way. He weaves diverse approaches to the analysis of global production networks into an articulate synthesis of a rapidly evolving GPN literature. This book is a must read for all scholars and students examining the dynamics of global production, distribution and trade, and wider social and environmental implications. It provides crucial insights into contemporary global economic development.’ -- - Stephanie Barrientos, The University of Manchester, UK’Neil M. Coe’s Advanced Introduction provides all you need to know about global production networks in one place. Smartly organized, comprehensive but succinct, and easy to follow but precise, this is the perfect book for all those who want to know how the geography of global production is changing and why.’ -- - Stefano Ponte, Copenhagen Business School, DenmarkTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. A global production network world? 3. Organization 4. Territoriality 5. Firm strategies 6. Institutional landscapes 7. Strategic coupling 8. Contested development 9. Futures References Index

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Book SynopsisThe investment in global collaboration technology now exceeds US$45 billion. Professionals who work across cultures face some of the most cognitively, psychologically and emotionally difficult challenges, regardless of whether they work virtually or in person. And they often face these challenges without the help of a corporate guide. Build Your Cultural Agility is that guide. This book offers strategies to help you develop into a successful global professional, one who can comfortably and effectively work in and with people from different cultures. This book helps you leverage your natural strengths while providing suggestions for developing cultural agility competencies. Build Your Cultural Agility focuses on nine specific competencies that comprise cultural agility: three self-management competencies (tolerance of ambiguity, curiosity and resilience), three relationship-management competencies (humility, relationship-building and perspective-taking) and three task-management competencies (cultural minimization, cultural adaptation and cultural integration). Within each chapter, the author provides a case example of that competency in action, explains why the competency is critical for success, offers a self-awareness exercise to help you determine your level of proficiency and concludes with suggestions for self-development.Trade Review"In accessible, lively prose, Paula Caligiuri explores how qualities such as curiosity, resilience, humility, relationship-building and empathy form the building blocks of cultural agility. More importantly, she bridges theory and application, offering a practical manual for cultivating the characteristics essential for success in our global, connected society. With its lucid exercises and straightforward guidance, Build Your Cultural Agility is an indispensable resource." * Joseph E. Aoun, President, Northeastern University *"Having a diverse team in the military and in all organizations is critical for decision-making in complex and uncertain situations. To foster trust within a diverse team, leaders need cultural agility to help them remove their perceptual blinders. Build Your Cultural Agility is a book that will help leaders gain this critical leadership competency." * General David Goldfein (USAF Retired), 21st Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force *"In Build Your Cultural Agility, Paula has done a great job to go beyond a clear definition of what cultural agility entails. It discusses task and relationship management in a very thorough way and combines theoretical insights with very practical advice. A must-read." * Fons Trompenaars, co-author, Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Diversity in Global Business, and CEO, Trompenaars Hampden-Turner Consulting *"Build Your Cultural Agility is a must-read for anyone navigating cultural differences, both within and across nations. Filled with self-assessments, empowering case studies, and practical advice grounded in the best science, your intercultural effectiveness is guaranteed to grow in countless ways." * Michele J. Gelfand, Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland, and author, Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World *"Interconnected and multicultural. Unpredictable and unfamiliar. Such is the world we live in, no matter where we are, geographically, organizationally and socially. How might we succeed in this era of a rapidly evolving and always-novel environment? How should we make sense of and respond to ambiguous and foreign signals? How should we build resilience and adaptability to thrive in cross-cultural situations? You will find extremely valuable insights and practical tips in Paula Caligiuri's fascinating book Build Your Cultural Agility." * Haiyan Wang, Managing Partner, China India Institute, and co-author, Getting China and India Right *"The world of work has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. In the area of employee development, companies are embracing new models and practices. The new models include a more strategic adoption of pro bono and skills-based volunteerism. For managers to develop, they need to build a variety of competencies that can be gained through strategic volunteerism. Among these essential competencies, cultural agility has become a game-changer. In Build Your Cultural Agility, Paula Caligiuri shares her wisdom in a compelling and practical book for all employees and supervisors. This book will become a valuable read for global managers in all industries." * Michael Bzdak, Global Director, Employee Engagement, Johnson & Johnson, and author, Corporate Cultural Responsibility, Graduate Faculty, School of Communication and Information, Rutgers University *"The value of cultural agility is amplified in today's global business economy. In her book, Paula Caligiuri leverages her expertise in this space to pose thought provoking questions, offer viable options for development, and share key takeaways to advance and build critical cultural competencies that make an impact. This book is a must for any current or aspiring global professional. The world isn't slowing down, neither should you. If you want to be more effective in intercultural situations, this book is an excellent guide!" * Victoria Di Santo, Director, Organizational Development & Effectiveness, Brother International Corporation *"For those in search of a successful international career, or those looking to support the growth of global talent in their organization, this book is packed with practical advice on how to be effective in cross-cultural situations. What is particularly interesting in this book is the compelling argument that the same practices that help us to be culturally agile in an international setting can also make us more effective in navigating the prevalent subcultures (organizational, professional, generational) that surround us. As a trusted adviser to leading companies across the globe for more than three decades, I highly recommend Paula's research-backed thinking and advice on how to build cultural agility and a more robust pipeline of global talent." * Michael Elia, CEO, TraQs *"If you want to master handling yourself well in and with different cultures, both quickly and effectively, this book is a must-read! Having worked in several countries with many different nationalities, I found this absolutely useful for adapting to various environments. With Build Your Cultural Agility, Paula has managed to create awareness on the different layers within cultural agility and how to assess one's own position. But more importantly, it provides simple instruments to help overcome challenges that can rise through cultural differences. This book has made both my professional and personal life as a globetrotter much, much easier." * Paul Grommel, People Practices, DPR Construction *"The world economy is rapidly becoming multipolar. For managers to succeed in the new era, cultural agility is becoming more critical, by the day. In fact, one does not even have to cross continents to witness the reality of cultural heterogeneity. Just look at the enormous cultural differences within the United States, within Europe, within Asia, as well as within other regions. In Build Your Cultural Agility, Paula Caligiuri has written an extremely practical book. It offers managers at all levels crisp tools to assess one's current cultural agility, ideas regarding how to behave, and guidelines for how to further build cultural competence. An essential read for the global manager." * Anil K. Gupta, co-author, The Quest for Global Dominance, Michael Dingman Chair in Strategy and Globalization, Smith School of Business, The University of Maryland *"To succeed in today's global economy, people must become adaptable, flexible and comfortable when encountering other cultures, a concept Paula Caligiuri calls "cultural agility." In this comprehensive and impressive new book, Dr. Caligiuri expertly details the key capabilities necessary for developing cultural agility when working with others, executing professional tasks, making decisions and building relationships. The book is well-researched and contains useful self-assessments throughout for readers to engage with the content as they read along. An excellent resource for anyone interested in the topic of cultural adjustment and adaptation." * Andy Molinsky, author of Global Dexterity and Reach, Professor of International Management and Organizational Behavior, Brandeis University *"The ability to work across cultural boundaries is no longer a nice-to-have; every entrepreneur, businessperson and global citizen must be able to bridge the gaps between cultures. In Build Your Cultural Agility, Paula has provided the framework required for all of us to work effectively across any cultural boundaries. Build Your Cultural Agility is required reading for all the entrepreneurs in my portfolio." * Andy Palmer, CEO, Tamr, and Founder, Koa Labs *"Having worked in multi-national corporations and done global work, I wish I had read this book earlier. It is a treasure chest of ideas and practical tips for building one's cross-cultural agility. The nine competencies provide a useful roadmap to navigate the challenges of working and leading cross-culturally. Reading about the three task management competencies took me back to my days as a leader making decisions in a cross-country context. Wish I had these heuristics then to guide my decision making: knowing what strategy is more appropriate when. The book is an absolute must-read for anyone doing global work today." * Pradnya Parasher, Founder & CEO, ThreeFish Consulting and co-author, The Secret Life of Organizations *"As a global HR executive, I find Dr. Caligiuri's book to be timely and pertinent. The world is continuing to rapidly evolve, and while doing business across borders has become more commonplace, it has also become more complex. Understanding your own unique cultural lens and adapting your approach to ensure inclusion and respect for others is key to success in any language. The current environment with the global pandemic has only made this book more important. While travel and physical cues used to serve as a key guidepost, providing more immediate feedback for global leaders, we are now faced with a largely virtual environment. Dr Caligiuri's pragmatic guidance on all nine competencies comprising cultural agility, as well as her focus on developing trust, continuous learning, thoughtful communications and strong relationships are critical for all global leaders to embrace to maximize their impact." * Nicolette Sherman, Chief Human Resources Officer, Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. *"As a global mobility professional and thought leader, I appreciate deeply how Dr. Caligiuri quickly establishes the principles underlying cultural agility and provides a how-to guide to improve upon or develop foundational elements contributing to cultural adaptiveness. The timeliness of this book cannot be overstated as an effective tool for corporate leaders, HR practitioners and career-climbers to elevate DEI initiatives through mindful practices and personal accountability. It is no secret that the greatest success comes when we focus on inclusive and diverse teams!" * LaShell Tinder, Executive Board Member, Families in Global Transition *"Cultural agility is a key competency for effective global leaders everywhere today. Yet mostly misunderstood; it is much more than awareness. This competency is needed for globally oriented organizational performance and execution but is essential for working through the range of strategic options, and leveraging diverse talent to succeed in charting a truly global business future. Paula Caligiuri's new book takes her academic thought leadership and deep experience in this space into practical, real and tangible action items for leaders thinking and working strategically in the global world of mobility, connectivity and diversity. Thoroughly recommended." * Ian C. Woodward, Professor, INSEAD, and co-author, The Phoenix Encounter Method: Lead Like your Business is on Fire! *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Cultural Agility for Intercultural Effectiveness; Section - ONE: Self-Management; Chapter - 02: Tolerance of Ambiguity for Comfort in a Novel Environment; Chapter - 03: Curiosity to Expand Your Understanding of Cultural Differences; Chapter - 04: Resilience to Cope When Cultural Differences Produce Unpredictability; Section - TWO: Relationship Management; Chapter - 05: Humility to Learn from Others Who are Culturally Different from You; Chapter - 06: Relationship-Building to Strengthen Your Support System Anywhere; Chapter - 07: Perspective-Taking To Empathize and Understand Those Who are Culturally Different; Section - THREE: Cultural Responses; Chapter - 08: Cultural Adaptation to Respond as Expected in a Culturally Diverse Situation; Chapter - 09: Cultural Minimization to Uphold a Standard in a Culturally Diverse Situation; Chapter - 10: Cultural Integration to Create New Norms for Group Success in a Culturally Diverse Situation; Chapter - 11: Using Your Cultural Agility for Career Success

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Book SynopsisThe investment in global collaboration technology now exceeds US$45 billion. Professionals who work across cultures face some of the most cognitively, psychologically and emotionally difficult challenges, regardless of whether they work virtually or in person. And they often face these challenges without the help of a corporate guide. Build Your Cultural Agility is that guide. This book offers strategies to help you develop into a successful global professional, one who can comfortably and effectively work in and with people from different cultures. This book helps you leverage your natural strengths while providing suggestions for developing cultural agility competencies. Build Your Cultural Agility focuses on nine specific competencies that comprise cultural agility: three self-management competencies (tolerance of ambiguity, curiosity and resilience), three relationship-management competencies (humility, relationship-building and perspective-taking) and three task-management competencies (cultural minimization, cultural adaptation and cultural integration). Within each chapter, the author provides a case example of that competency in action, explains why the competency is critical for success, offers a self-awareness exercise to help you determine your level of proficiency and concludes with suggestions for self-development.Trade Review"In accessible, lively prose, Paula Caligiuri explores how qualities such as curiosity, resilience, humility, relationship-building and empathy form the building blocks of cultural agility. More importantly, she bridges theory and application, offering a practical manual for cultivating the characteristics essential for success in our global, connected society. With its lucid exercises and straightforward guidance, Build Your Cultural Agility is an indispensable resource." * Joseph E. Aoun, President, Northeastern University *"Having a diverse team in the military and in all organizations is critical for decision-making in complex and uncertain situations. To foster trust within a diverse team, leaders need cultural agility to help them remove their perceptual blinders. Build Your Cultural Agility is a book that will help leaders gain this critical leadership competency." * General David Goldfein (USAF Retired), 21st Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force *"In Build Your Cultural Agility, Paula has done a great job to go beyond a clear definition of what cultural agility entails. It discusses task and relationship management in a very thorough way and combines theoretical insights with very practical advice. A must-read." * Fons Trompenaars, co-author, Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Diversity in Global Business, and CEO, Trompenaars Hampden-Turner Consulting *"Build Your Cultural Agility is a must-read for anyone navigating cultural differences, both within and across nations. Filled with self-assessments, empowering case studies, and practical advice grounded in the best science, your intercultural effectiveness is guaranteed to grow in countless ways." * Michele J. Gelfand, Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland, and author, Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World *"Interconnected and multicultural. Unpredictable and unfamiliar. Such is the world we live in, no matter where we are, geographically, organizationally and socially. How might we succeed in this era of a rapidly evolving and always-novel environment? How should we make sense of and respond to ambiguous and foreign signals? How should we build resilience and adaptability to thrive in cross-cultural situations? You will find extremely valuable insights and practical tips in Paula Caligiuri's fascinating book Build Your Cultural Agility." * Haiyan Wang, Managing Partner, China India Institute, and co-author, Getting China and India Right *"The world of work has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. In the area of employee development, companies are embracing new models and practices. The new models include a more strategic adoption of pro bono and skills-based volunteerism. For managers to develop, they need to build a variety of competencies that can be gained through strategic volunteerism. Among these essential competencies, cultural agility has become a game-changer. In Build Your Cultural Agility, Paula Caligiuri shares her wisdom in a compelling and practical book for all employees and supervisors. This book will become a valuable read for global managers in all industries." * Michael Bzdak, Global Director, Employee Engagement, Johnson & Johnson, and author, Corporate Cultural Responsibility, Graduate Faculty, School of Communication and Information, Rutgers University *"The value of cultural agility is amplified in today's global business economy. In her book, Paula Caligiuri leverages her expertise in this space to pose thought provoking questions, offer viable options for development, and share key takeaways to advance and build critical cultural competencies that make an impact. This book is a must for any current or aspiring global professional. The world isn't slowing down, neither should you. If you want to be more effective in intercultural situations, this book is an excellent guide!" * Victoria Di Santo, Director, Organizational Development & Effectiveness, Brother International Corporation *"For those in search of a successful international career, or those looking to support the growth of global talent in their organization, this book is packed with practical advice on how to be effective in cross-cultural situations. What is particularly interesting in this book is the compelling argument that the same practices that help us to be culturally agile in an international setting can also make us more effective in navigating the prevalent subcultures (organizational, professional, generational) that surround us. As a trusted adviser to leading companies across the globe for more than three decades, I highly recommend Paula's research-backed thinking and advice on how to build cultural agility and a more robust pipeline of global talent." * Michael Elia, CEO, TraQs *"If you want to master handling yourself well in and with different cultures, both quickly and effectively, this book is a must-read! Having worked in several countries with many different nationalities, I found this absolutely useful for adapting to various environments. With Build Your Cultural Agility, Paula has managed to create awareness on the different layers within cultural agility and how to assess one's own position. But more importantly, it provides simple instruments to help overcome challenges that can rise through cultural differences. This book has made both my professional and personal life as a globetrotter much, much easier." * Paul Grommel, People Practices, DPR Construction *"The world economy is rapidly becoming multipolar. For managers to succeed in the new era, cultural agility is becoming more critical, by the day. In fact, one does not even have to cross continents to witness the reality of cultural heterogeneity. Just look at the enormous cultural differences within the United States, within Europe, within Asia, as well as within other regions. In Build Your Cultural Agility, Paula Caligiuri has written an extremely practical book. It offers managers at all levels crisp tools to assess one's current cultural agility, ideas regarding how to behave, and guidelines for how to further build cultural competence. An essential read for the global manager." * Anil K. Gupta, co-author, The Quest for Global Dominance, Michael Dingman Chair in Strategy and Globalization, Smith School of Business, The University of Maryland *"To succeed in today's global economy, people must become adaptable, flexible and comfortable when encountering other cultures, a concept Paula Caligiuri calls "cultural agility." In this comprehensive and impressive new book, Dr. Caligiuri expertly details the key capabilities necessary for developing cultural agility when working with others, executing professional tasks, making decisions and building relationships. The book is well-researched and contains useful self-assessments throughout for readers to engage with the content as they read along. An excellent resource for anyone interested in the topic of cultural adjustment and adaptation." * Andy Molinsky, author of Global Dexterity and Reach, Professor of International Management and Organizational Behavior, Brandeis University *"The ability to work across cultural boundaries is no longer a nice-to-have; every entrepreneur, businessperson and global citizen must be able to bridge the gaps between cultures. In Build Your Cultural Agility, Paula has provided the framework required for all of us to work effectively across any cultural boundaries. Build Your Cultural Agility is required reading for all the entrepreneurs in my portfolio." * Andy Palmer, CEO, Tamr, and Founder, Koa Labs *"Having worked in multi-national corporations and done global work, I wish I had read this book earlier. It is a treasure chest of ideas and practical tips for building one's cross-cultural agility. The nine competencies provide a useful roadmap to navigate the challenges of working and leading cross-culturally. Reading about the three task management competencies took me back to my days as a leader making decisions in a cross-country context. Wish I had these heuristics then to guide my decision making: knowing what strategy is more appropriate when. The book is an absolute must-read for anyone doing global work today." * Pradnya Parasher, Founder & CEO, ThreeFish Consulting and co-author, The Secret Life of Organizations *"As a global HR executive, I find Dr. Caligiuri's book to be timely and pertinent. The world is continuing to rapidly evolve, and while doing business across borders has become more commonplace, it has also become more complex. Understanding your own unique cultural lens and adapting your approach to ensure inclusion and respect for others is key to success in any language. The current environment with the global pandemic has only made this book more important. While travel and physical cues used to serve as a key guidepost, providing more immediate feedback for global leaders, we are now faced with a largely virtual environment. Dr Caligiuri's pragmatic guidance on all nine competencies comprising cultural agility, as well as her focus on developing trust, continuous learning, thoughtful communications and strong relationships are critical for all global leaders to embrace to maximize their impact." * Nicolette Sherman, Chief Human Resources Officer, Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. *"As a global mobility professional and thought leader, I appreciate deeply how Dr. Caligiuri quickly establishes the principles underlying cultural agility and provides a how-to guide to improve upon or develop foundational elements contributing to cultural adaptiveness. The timeliness of this book cannot be overstated as an effective tool for corporate leaders, HR practitioners and career-climbers to elevate DEI initiatives through mindful practices and personal accountability. It is no secret that the greatest success comes when we focus on inclusive and diverse teams!" * LaShell Tinder, Executive Board Member, Families in Global Transition *"Cultural agility is a key competency for effective global leaders everywhere today. Yet mostly misunderstood; it is much more than awareness. This competency is needed for globally oriented organizational performance and execution but is essential for working through the range of strategic options, and leveraging diverse talent to succeed in charting a truly global business future. Paula Caligiuri's new book takes her academic thought leadership and deep experience in this space into practical, real and tangible action items for leaders thinking and working strategically in the global world of mobility, connectivity and diversity. Thoroughly recommended." * Ian C. Woodward, Professor, INSEAD, and co-author, The Phoenix Encounter Method: Lead Like your Business is on Fire! *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Cultural Agility for Intercultural Effectiveness; Section - ONE: Self-Management; Chapter - 02: Tolerance of Ambiguity for Comfort in a Novel Environment; Chapter - 03: Curiosity to Expand Your Understanding of Cultural Differences; Chapter - 04: Resilience to Cope When Cultural Differences Produce Unpredictability; Section - TWO: Relationship Management; Chapter - 05: Humility to Learn from Others Who are Culturally Different from You; Chapter - 06: Relationship-Building to Strengthen Your Support System Anywhere; Chapter - 07: Perspective-Taking To Empathize and Understand Those Who are Culturally Different; Section - THREE: Cultural Responses; Chapter - 08: Cultural Adaptation to Respond as Expected in a Culturally Diverse Situation; Chapter - 09: Cultural Minimization to Uphold a Standard in a Culturally Diverse Situation; Chapter - 10: Cultural Integration to Create New Norms for Group Success in a Culturally Diverse Situation; Chapter - 11: Using Your Cultural Agility for Career Success

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

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Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This insightful Research Agenda provides reflections on the state of the international business and management discipline and also highlights important future topics for research. The book especially covers a range of thought-provoking ideas on key subjects, from externalisation theory to emerging market economies to societal crises and modern slavery.This Research Agenda also revisits the relevance of core theories; examines the changing roles of nation states and multinationals as well as power relations and ideologies; and discusses new phenomena in international business and management (IB/M). Authors emphasise the merits of and the need for incorporating insights from critical perspectives and, finally, a commentary is given on fulfilling the future agendas laid out in the chapters.This will be a useful read for postgraduate students and researchers of IB/M. Academics in neighbouring subfields including social geography, political science and economic sociology will also find beneficial insights.Trade Review'Climate change, increasing inequality, pandemic, political turmoil... ''Thinking out of the box'' is exactly what we need to do. But how can we do that? This book will help us leave our comfort zone and encourage our renewed challenges to overcome the box.' -- Takahiro Endo, Hitotsubashi University Business School, Tokyo, Japan'Ödül Bozkurt and Mike Geppert have brought together a selective and creative set of scholars to revisit how to conduct research in international business and management from a more relevant and critical perspective. Authors in this edited book identify chasms in mainstream ideas, illustrate how to think outside the box and practice cross-disciplinary fertilization. This leads to analysis of international dynamics emerging from the role of nation states, power relations, ideology and crises. It is a must read for scholars interested in tackling big questions in IB.' -- Ruth Aguilera, Northeastern University, US'''Thinking out of the box'' is definitely needed in order to write this book A Research Agenda for International Business and Management (IB/M) and address the current and future grand challenges of society. This impressive edited book by Bozkurt and Geppert thoroughly analyzes a number of topical themes within IB/M emphasizing multinational enterprises and internationalization processes and operations on the one hand, and themes like behavioral aspects, social-political developments, power, humanitarian crises, and modern slavery on the other. As such, this book will set the scene for IB/M research in the years to come.' -- Jens Gammelgaard, Copenhagen Business School, DenmarkTable of ContentsContents: 1 A Research Agenda for International Business and Management: the promises and prospects of thinking outside the box 1 Mike Geppert and .dül Bozkurt PART I REVISITING CORE IB/M THEORIES 2 Do we need a theory of externalisation? 23 Roger Strange 3 Behavioural theory and MNE decision-making: changing the narrative in international business management 43 Giulio Nardella, Rajneesh Narula and Irina Surdu 4 Outward investment from emerging markets: time for a paradigm shift? 63 Suma Athreye PART II CHANGING ROLES OF NATION-STATES AND MNES 5 The role of the home country in international business and management research: state of the art and future research directions 87 Florian Becker-Ritterspach and Khaled Fourati 6 The diplomatic imperative: MNEs as international actors 109 Brent Burmester PART III INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT, POWER RELATIONS AND IDEOLOGY 7 Treating ideology seriously in international business and management research: a textual analysis of the global “self-management” fad 131 Leo McCann, Brian Wierman and Edward Granter 8 Emerging economy MNCs and their geopolitical embeddedness 153 Ursula Mense-Petermann PART IV THEORIZING AND STUDYING NEW PHENOMENA IN IB/M: CRISIS, SLAVERY AND METHODOLOGY 9 Managing the unavoidable: new avenues for research on MNEs and societal crises 175 Verena Girschik and Jasper Hotho 10 Developing parameters for the occurrence of modern slavery: towards an empirical validation of Crane’s (2013) theory of modern slavery 195 Christoph Dörrenbächer and Lukas Ellermann 11 The future of international business research: theorising on unfolding phenomena in a complex, dynamic world 221 Peter Zettinig and Niina Nummela PART V COMMENTARY 12 Commentary on fulfilling the future agenda in international business 245 Jonathan P. Doh Index 251

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Book SynopsisIn The Multinational Enterprise, Mark Casson - an important thinker in international business for more than 40 years - provides a state-of-the art review of recent developments in the economic theory of the multinational enterprise. He shows how recent developments in theory shed new light on the historical emergence of multinational enterprises, and explains the different forms that multinationality has taken in different industries and different regions of the world.Mark Casson brings together his leading research on internalisation theory as a general theory of the multinational enterprise. He offers cutting-edge analysis across four distinct sections: marketing and brands, supply chain coordination, methodology and the theory of the firm, and risk management. The book also sets out an exciting new research agenda, which explores the future place of the multinational in the evolving 'knowledge economy' and in a politically uncertain world.This book will appeal to doctoral students and faculty in business schools in need of the latest theoretical developments and also those in economics departments that specialise in business and industrial economics.Trade Review'Casson and his co-authors provide a powerful restatement and renewal of the concept of internalization as a general theory of the multinational enterprise. The book expands the boundaries of the theory's application, while confidently asserting its identity in economics rather than strategic management. A particularly compelling component is the innovative use of historical evidence and perspectives on issues such as branding strategies and response to risk.' --Geoffrey Jones, Harvard Business School, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I Introduction and overview 1. The Future of the Multinational Enterprise in historical perspective 2. Internalization theory: an unfinished agenda PART II Marketing and brands 3. Marketing and the multinational: extending internalization theory 4. Imitation, brand protection and the globalization of British business PART III Supply chain coordination 5. Economic analysis of international supply chains: an internalization perspective 6. The economic theory of international business: a supply chain perspective 7. The economic theory of international supply chains: a systems view PART IV Methodology and the theory of the firm 8. Coase and international business: Rethinking the connection 9. The economic theory of the firm as a foundation for international business theory 10. Alan Rugman’s methodology PART V Risk management 11. Foreign direct investment in high-risk environments: a theoretical perspective 12. Foreign direct investment in high-risk environments: an historical perspective Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides readers with the latest research on the dynamics of language and language diversity in professional contexts. Bringing together novel findings from a range of disciplines, it challenges practitioners and management scholars to question the conventional understanding of language as a tool that can be managed by language policies that ‘standardize’ language.Each of the contributions is designed to recognize the strides that have been made in the past two decades in research on language and languages in organizational settings while addressing remaining blind spots and emerging issues. Particular attention is given to multilingualism, sociolinguistic approaches to language in the workplace, migration challenges, critical perspectives on the power of language use and the management of organizations as dialogical, discursive spaces. Understanding the Dynamics of Language and Multilingualism in Professional Contexts offers new insights into familiar and less familiar issues for international business scholars, sociolinguists, management practitioners and business communication scholars and experts, and brings understanding to the central role that language usage and linguistic diversity play in organisational processes.Trade Review‘The editors have compiled empirically grounded chapters which utilize new theoretical perspectives, demonstrate cultural and political sensitivities about language use in organizational contexts and beyond. Such a collection is no mean feat to achieve and editors and authors are to be congratulated for this important and innovative book.’ -- Susanne Tietze, Sheffield Hallam University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xiv Introduction to Understanding the Dynamics of Language and Multilingualism in Professional Contexts 1 Betty Beeler, Mary Vigier, Claudine Gaibrois and Philippe Lecomte PART I MULTILINGUALISM IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD: NEW PERSPECTIVES ON LANGUAGE DIFFERENCES IN ORGANISATIONS 1 Introduction to Multilingualism in a rapidly changing world: new perspectives on language differences in organisations 7 Claudine Gaibrois 2 Recognition theory: a new lens for investigating language differences in multilingual organisations 13 Marjana Johansson and Martyna Śliwa 3 Diversity, activation and self-support: clashing institutional logics around the inclusion of refugees on the labour market 30 Dorte Lønsmann 4 Agency and multilingualism in public health care: how practitioners draw on local experiences and encounters 46 Yaron Matras, Rebecca Tipton and Leonie Gaiser PART II LANGUAGE PRACTICES IN MULTILINGUAL WORKPLACES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 5 Introduction to Language practices in multilingual workplaces and implications for human resource management 62 Mary Vigier 6 Ethnographic study of a manager’s engagements with written ‘English’ workplace genres in MNCs 67 Tiina Räisänen and Anne Kankaanranta 7 Revisiting ethnography and reflexivity for language-sensitive workplace research 84 Kristina Humonen and Jo Angouri 8 Multilingual organisations: employee motives and human resource management adaptive strategies 101 John Fiset PART III ORGANISATIONS AS DISCURSIVE, POLYPHONIC SPACES: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH 9 Introduction to Organisations as discursive, polyphonic spaces: a multidisciplinary approach 119 Betty Beeler 10 Organizing through and by multilingualism: writing languages into the study and practices of organizations 124 Marjana Johansson and Wilhelm Barner-Rasmussen 11 Revisiting identity-construction in the multilingual workplace: an intersectional approach 140 Linda Cohen and Jane Kassis-Henderson 12 Duality of language as a tool for integration versus mobility at work: utility of a polyphonic perspective 154 Cihat Erbil, Mustafa F. Özbilgin and Sercan Hamza Bağlama PART IV DIFFERENT CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE POWER OF LANGUAGE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 13 Introduction to Different critical perspectives on the power of language in international business 169 Philippe Lecomte 14 Language in multilingual organizations: power, policies and politics 173 Guro R. Sanden 15 Voices in the employee magazine: a critical investigation 189 Peter Kastberg and Marianne Grove Ditlevsen 16 Let us (not) speak Finnish! On language, power relations and ambivalence 205 Janne Tienari Conclusion to Understanding the Dynamics of Language and Multilingualism in Professional Contexts 219 Claudine Gaibrois, Betty Beeler, Philippe Lecomte and Mary Vigier Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely book focuses on the upgrading of firms within the global garment industry, examining how garment manufacturers and retailers in different countries internationalize, develop their capabilities and enhance their sustainability. It highlights the important role the global garments industry plays in the socio-economic development and environmental outcomes of emerging economies.Drawing on firm-centric, multi-level analyses, the book addresses four key questions: how do apparel manufacturing companies in emerging economies internationalize? What factors promote or hinder internationalization? What influences the abilities of suppliers to develop different capabilities? How do firms achieve sustainability? Interdisciplinary contributions draw on a range of perspectives, including global value chains, international business, operations management, innovation, and sociology, to answer these questions. Providing novel insights to the topic, this book will help firms, researchers and national and multilateral organisations improve the competitiveness of suppliers, workers' well-being and environmental outcomes. It will be particularly useful to business economics and economic geography scholars.

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Book SynopsisThis Concise Introduction provides clear insights into the various issues involved in the global supply chain. Covering materials procurement, sourcing, and physical distribution, Masaaki Kotabe examines the global supply chain from a strategic perspective, while also addressing the sustainability concerns which arise in this arena.

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Book SynopsisThis Concise Introduction provides clear insights into the various issues involved in the global supply chain. Covering materials procurement, sourcing, and physical distribution, Masaaki Kotabe examines the global supply chain from a strategic perspective, while also addressing the sustainability concerns which arise in this arena.

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Book SynopsisBringing together scholars from around the world, this book provides extensive coverage of the academic literature and research on women’s entrepreneurship policy.Featuring contributions from members of the Global Women's Entrepreneurship Policy Research Network, the book explores and critiques contemporary policy instruments while also pointing toward potential policy solutions. Chapters aim to deepen understanding of women’s entrepreneurship policy and raise awareness among policy makers, programme managers and academics of the dangers associated with gender-blind entrepreneurship policies. The book concludes that ‘one size fits all’ policies that ignore the gender dimension do not support women entrepreneurs effectively.Research-based and international in approach, Women's Entrepreneurship Policy will be a useful guide for academics and advanced students in the areas of entrepreneurship, gender and management, diversity and management, and international business. It will also be beneficial for policy makers and those involved in designing and delivering women’s entrepreneurship programmes.Trade Review‘Well thought-out, illustrative and opportune! This outstanding collection of chapters positively influences the future of the women’s entrepreneurship research agenda and outlines new pathways for entrepreneurship policy formation, enrichment and delivery. A must-read for policy makers and scholars around the globe.’ -- Rosa Nelly Trevinyo-Rodríguez, Trevinyo-Rodríguez & Associates, México‘This compelling book is packed with insightful gems for inclusive entrepreneurial policy. The wide geographical coverage of the chapter collection and their varied theoretical lenses – institutional, narrative and feminist – ensures the value of these insights. Essential reading for enlightened evidence-based policy making for the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, that recognizes women’s entrepreneurship within the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.’ -- Anne de Bruin, University of Auckland, New ZealandTable of ContentsContents: About Global WEP xviii 1 Introduction to Women’s Entrepreneurship Policy: taking stock and moving forward 1 Colette Henry, Susan Coleman and Kate V. Lewis 2 Exploring the gender gap in women’s entrepreneurship: a narrative policy analysis 14 Patricia G. Greene and Candida Brush 3 Strategies to redress entrepreneurship gender gaps in Canada revisited 40 Barbara J. Orser 4 Entrepreneurship as a losing proposition for women: gendered outcomes of neo-liberal entrepreneurship policy in a Nordic welfare state 77 Helene Ahl, Malin Tillmar, Karin Berglund and Katarina Pettersson 5 Mapping ethnic minority women entrepreneurs’ support initiatives: experiences from the UK 105 Helen Lawton Smith and Beldina Owalla 6 Institutional work in Czech and US business assistance programmes and implications for entrepreneurial inclusion 125 Nancy C. Jurik, Alena Křížková, Marie Pospíšilová and Gray Cavender 7 Barriers to women’s entrepreneurship in Poland and institutional support 164 Ewa Lisowska and Dariusz Leszczyński 8 Beyond COVID-19: women entrepreneurs and e-commerce policy in the Asia-Pacific 194 Patrice Braun, Naomi Birdthistle and Antoinette Flynn 9 Analysis of Ghana’s and South Africa’s women entrepreneurship policies 216 Mavis S. B. Mensah and Evelyn Derera Index 243

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Book SynopsisWho captures the value created in global supply chains? How should gaps in value capture among participants be amended and by whom? Focusing on the global apparel supply chain and employing value creation as a yardstick for evaluation of value capture, this book documents disturbing misalignments between value creation and value capture among global brands, manufacturers, labor, and consumers. The authors posit that the failure of both markets and governments to adequately distribute the value created by global value chains calls for different mechanisms to address this challenge. They develop a novel approach based on the logic of the interdependencies germane to the co-specialized nature of value chains. These interdependencies afford participants power to create markets for social justice in which behavior that drives outcomes towards adequate value distribution is economically and socially rewarded. These dynamics turn GVCs into their own de-facto ‘regulators’ with the power to self-correct for distributional distortions.The contributions of the book are at the center of current debates in policy milieu, academic circles and corporate boards regarding human rights, social inequality, and the role of the private sector in advancing social goals. They received renewed importance in contemporary discussions regarding the future of global value chains as the predominant mode of organizing value creation and the governance challenges they raise in a complex global world.Trade Review‘The book stands out by providing a holistic analysis of GVCs, from labor to manufacturers, buyers, and consumers.’ -- Constantin Blome, Stephan Manning, Martin C Schleper, Journal of International Business Studies‘The book remains an excellent study of GVCs and their myriad contexts, participants, power relations and processes, and is a recommended read for students, researchers and policymakers working on GVCs. Its central contribution of understanding value capture through the yardstick of value creation is compelling. The research and theoretical developments that the book offers have important implications for practice and scholarship and provoke a debate on corporate governance in GVCs.’ -- Sukti Dasgupta and David Kucera, UNCTAD Transnational Corporations‘This captivating book addresses one of the great challenges of our era: how to achieve sustainable value creation and distribution in global value chains. The lucid analysis, inspired by Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza factory collapse, sheds light on what can go wrong in global value chains. The authors develop a credible roadmap for companies, policy makers and consumers to achieve a more balanced value distribution. This book is truly a must read for students in international business and global affairs, and for senior managers of firms with global ambitions.’ -- Alain Verbeke, University of Calgary, Canada and Editor-in-Chief, Journal of International Business Studies‘Firms and governments need a baseline against which to evaluate their operations in global value chains for growth and sustained economic development. This book goes beyond the discussion on which firms appropriate value and offers much-needed analysis on whether such appropriation is distorted or not, hence providing ample scope for public policies and firm strategies. The book’s unified framework based on the theory of value creation and value appropriation presents an approach for developing more economically and socially beneficial global value chains for all stakeholders by having their relationships more based on collaboration and co-value creation rather than competition and exploitation. This is an essential reference book for both policymakers and practitioners to build better and resilient global value chains in the post-pandemic world.’ -- Nobuya Haraguchi, United Nations Industrial Development Organization‘Fashion is a world of beauty and creativity, but today it faces many challenges—such as its catastrophic impact on the environment, its lack of diversity, and the way it poorly treats workers globally. In their new book, Professors Nachum and Uramoto do not shy away from addressing one of fashion’s key issues: how value is created, and then appropriated by various stakeholders (such as producers or customers). They take a well-established academic approach—the Global Value Chain—and use it to its full potential, expanding its reach far beyond its conventional confines. In particular, their analysis of the role customers is extremely intriguing, and highlights a simple fact: the future of fashion depends on all of us. A wonderful book which manages to reconcile thorough intellectual work and ethical engagement.’ -- Frédéric Godart, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, INSEAD, France and Author, Unveiling Fashion: Business, Culture, and Identity in the Most Glamorous Industry‘This timely book represents a significant academic contribution to an important under-researched aspect of global value chains, namely the contest for value in one of the key sectors in developing and emerging economies. Building on their rich research experience and intellect, Nachum and Uramoto present fresh evidence and prompt new insights and constructive debate. The Contest for Value in Global Value Chains is an essential reading for policymakers, business leaders, and researchers especially at a time of widening international inequalities, middle-income trap, and resilience of GVCs of industries and firms are prominent agenda.’ -- Arkebe Oqubay, Ethiopia Government, ODI Distinguished Fellow and Author of Made in Africa‘This well-written empirical study on the value distribution among participants in global apparel value chains is must-read for anyone interested in the economics of Global Value Chains. It also discusses critically how the share of local manufacturers in total value capture can be increased through government policies. At the same time, the study points out that local employees do not proportionally benefit from the increased profitability of their employers and–commendably–outlines policy options through which this deplorable drawback can be addressed.’ -- Karl Sauvant, Columbia University, US‘The systematic academic analysis and conclusions presented in the book provide a very good platform for multiple stakeholders to discuss and work on possible improvements for the thorny issue of value distribution in global supply chains. The multi-stakeholder approach advanced by the book, based on the principle of interdependencies among these stakeholders, referring to consumers, manufacturers, trade unions, governments and workers, offers a promising venture for amending imbalance between value appropriation/distribution. The book is notable in its objective, economically-rigor approach to value capture in global supply chains, which result in intriguing findings and conclusions regarding value capture and distribution, notably in relation to global brands. As pressure on global brands to assume accountability to governance of their entire supply chains increases the message of the book is particularly timing and relevance. I strongly endorse this work.’ -- Roger Hubert, Former H&M Regional Head, Bangladesh, Pakistan & EthiopiaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: setting up the stage 2. The conceptual framework 3. The empirical context: the global apparel value chain 4. The contest for value capture: manufacturers and global brands 5. The contest for value capture: labor as a claimant of value 6. The contest for value capture: consumers as external claimants of value 7. The contest for value capture: the apparel industry in perspective 8. Towards a balanced distribution of value in global value chains: creating markets for social justice 9. Implications of the study for value distribution in global value chains References Index

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Book SynopsisExpansive and engaging, the Research Handbook on Innovation in International Business takes a deep dive into technological, organisational, firm, and industry-level innovation. Contributions from leading experts in international business cover large multinational firms to SMEs and emerging markets, providing industry-specific insights into innovative solutions from across the globe. Featuring chapters exploring the organisation of innovative activities across borders, the role of alliances and networks on innovation, and the impact of the internet on internationalising SMEs and thus advancing global innovations, this incisive Research Handbook constitutes a richly-detailed study into the field. Contributors investigate innovation on a vast scale, offering a critical examination of EU regulation in facilitating or inhibiting innovation in industry, as well as delving into the current economic policies of special economic zones in Russia and China as areas for innovative solutions. Academics, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of international business and organisational innovation will find this engaging Research Handbook an invaluable resource, for its wide-ranging exploration into innovations in international business as well as its perspectives on innovation in this age of accelerated technological development.Trade Review‘Handbooks are seldom innovative, even when they are about innovation, but this volume on innovations in international business stands out by its refreshingly diverse and up-to-date collection of contributions. Editors Dikova and Ipsmiller have done an excellent job in putting together a Handbook that covers considerable ground in terms of topics, industries, and geography, and which provides a nice balance between useful overviews and new empirical insights. The list of authors includes several well-established professors in the area as well as upcoming researchers. In all, a most useful addition to the literature on the evermore important issue of innovation for firms that compete globally.’ -- Gabriel R.G. Benito, BI Norwegian Business School, NorwayTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to Research Handbook on Innovation in International Business 1 Desislava Dikova and Edith Ipsmiller 2 The relationship between innovation and internationalization of SMEs: a review of theoretical perspectives 6 Yusaf Akbar, Marco Balzano and Guido Bortoluzzi 3 The role of institutions in the context of innovation in international entrepreneurship: transforming uncertainty from being a threat to becoming an asset 34 Igor Kalinic 4 The internet and internationalization: a review and future research agenda 52 Edith Ipsmiller and Desislava Dikova 5 Innovation in international mid-sized corporations: understanding their R&D offshoring characteristics 99 Josephine Igoe, Chad Trevithick and Esther Tippmann 6 Innovation performance in collectivist societies: a network perspective 114 Susanne Scherer, Jonas Puck, Mario Glowik, Gregor Binder and Thomas Lindner 7 Contextual ambidexterity in the subsidiary: how exploration and exploitation interact to drive subsidiary strategic initiatives and innovation 135 Marty Reilly, Shaen Corbet, Pamela Sharkey Scott and Ulf Andersson 8 Talent circulation for innovation activities: the agenda for states and firms 157 Marina Latukha and Nikita Kuleshov 9 Digital outsidership: the practical and affective effects of digitalization in international business relationships between Kenyan and German firms 177 Sonja Mattfeld, Dorota Piaskowska and Tilo Halaszovich 10 A bricolage perspective on construction innovation in a BOP market: evidence from a Finnish family-owned micro-enterprise 206 Samppa Kamara, Ahmad Arslan, Minnie Kontkanen and Shlomo Y. Tarba 11 Innovation and internationalization in the Indian pharmaceutical sector: the moderating role of ownership structures 219 Saptarshi Purkayastha, Tatiana S. Manolova and Linda F. Edelman 12 Innovation in the global pharmaceutical industry: the role of regulations in the EU 239 Ernest Jedrzejewski and Desislava Dikova 13 International cooperation on technology innovation development: a case study from the maritime industry 264 Marina Z. Solesvik 14 Cities and regions with special economic zones as innovation hubs within the Belt and Road Initiative 275 Andrei Panibratov and Liana Rysakova Index

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Book SynopsisThis dynamic Encyclopedia presents succinct definitions, explanations and compact reviews of a comprehensive range of topics in the continually evolving field of International Strategic Management (ISM). A diverse and international collective of eminent scholars and thought leaders leverage their research expertise to present concise reviews of the state-of-the-art of research in ISM, exploring the manifold aspects of firms’ global strategies. With more than 90 carefully selected entries, spanning from asset recombination to foreign ownership, and from global mergers and acquisitions to the Uppsala Model, the Encyclopedia captures the breadth and depth of the multifunctional and multidisciplinary field of ISM. Offering clear definitions of the key concepts and theories in ISM, this cutting-edge Encyclopedia will be an invaluable reference tool for doctoral students and scholars of international business, strategic management, and economics and finance. Its practical insights will also benefit practitioners, managers and policy makers in management fields. Key Features: 95 concise and fully cross-referenced entries Examines the key actors within and around the multinational firm Discusses linkages and distinctions between key concepts and theories Analyzes the challenges faced by multinational firms in designing and implementing strategies in the global economy Trade Review‘This Encyclopaedia is a comprehensive guide to the field of international strategic management. It examines international strategic management through a vast range of insightful, concise analyses of the key issues. The volume meets the multidisciplinary and multilevel challenges of the field, and it covers the matrix of relevant phenomena and disciplinary approaches with great style. The Encyclopaedia is centred on the multinational enterprise but goes much deeper and wider into international business environments, external beyond-the-firm impacts, international management and decision processes and the cultural differences that make this such a fascinating field. The excellent search features enable readers and researchers to focus on their interests and its content is up to date and relevant. This volume is highly recommended and will aid both researchers and practitioners as they further refine theory and practice.’ -- Peter J. Buckley, Alliance Manchester Business School, UK‘In their Encyclopedia of International Strategic Management, Asmussen, Hashai and Minbaeva, have assembled some of today's best thinkers to tackle some of the most current, if not challenging, issues in the study of multinational organizations. Comprehensive, well written and documented, entries offer authoritative reviews of the topics at hand while identifying new research frontiers. The Encyclopedia is a rich and much needed reference for serious scholars.’ -- Shaker A. Zahra, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, US‘This Encyclopedia is a must-have reference source for scholars and practitioners who work in the field of global strategy and management. With a stellar team of contributors, it provides informed and updated descriptions of key terms, theoretical frameworks, and implications that help navigate through the growing and sometimes disjointed literature in this area.’ -- Tatiana Kostova, University of South Carolina, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to the Encyclopedia of International Strategic Management xiii Christian Geisler Asmussen, Niron Hashai and Dana Minbaeva 1 Adaptation–aggregation– arbitrage (AAA) typology 1 Bodo Schlegelmilch and Michal Lemanski 2 Added distance 3 Thomas Hutzschenreuter 3 Agglomeration 5 Miguel A. Ramos and J. Myles Shaver 4 Asset recombination 8 Birgitte Grogaard 5 Base of the pyramid 11 Ted London 6 Born global firms 14 Gary Knight and Huda Khan 7 Business groups 18 Ajai S. Gaur 8 Centers of excellence 24 Mats Forsgren and Ulf Holm 9 Comparative corporate governance 32 Ilir Haxhi and Ruth V. Aguilera 10 Comparative human resource management 35 Chengcheng Miao and Chris Brewster 11 Cosmopolitanism 37 Orly Levy and Hyun-Jung (HJ) Lee 12 Country-of-origin effect 40 Paul N. Gooderham 13 Cultural agility 43 Paula Caligiuri 14 Deglobalization 45 Alexander Mohr 15 Diaspora 47 Helena Barnard 16 Distance 51 Heather Berry, Mauro Guillen and Nan Zhou 17 Divestment 56 Gabriel R.G. Benito and Viacheslav Iurkov 18 Eclectic paradigm 60 Rajneesh Narula and Jong Min Lee 19 Emerging market multinationals 64 Alvaro Cuervo-Cazurra and Annique Un 20 Emerging markets 66 Alvaro Cuervo-Cazurra and Annique Un 21 Expatriation 68 Riki Takeuchi 22 Firm-specific advantages 71 Alain Verbeke and Wenlong Yuan 23 Foreign entry mode 78 Christian Geisler Asmussen and Bent Petersen 24 Foreign operation modes 87 Christian Geisler Asmussen and Bent Petersen 25 Foreign ownership 95 Bersant Hobdari 26 Foreign subsidiary management 98 Tina C. Ambos 27 Foreign subsidiary networks 105 Ulf Andersson and Paul Ryan 28 Global boundary spanners 109 Wilhelm Barner-Rasmussen and Kristiina Mäkelä 29 Global brands 112 Vasileios Davvetas and Constantine S. Katsikeas 30 Global careers 115 Margaret A. Shaffer and Mihaela Dimitrova 31 Global cities 118 Anthony Goerzen 32 The global factory 121 Peter Enderwick 33 Global leadership 123 Mansour Javidan, Rick Cotton, Amanda Bullough, Peter W. Dorfman, Medha Satish Kumar and Carolyn P. Egri 34 Global mindset 127 Sabrina Goestl and Martha Maznevski 35 Global mobility and firm innovation 130 Anu Phene 36 Global nonmarket strategy 133 Joao Albino-Pimentel, Gianni De Bruyn and Yu Li 37 Global R&D 138 René Belderbos and Davide Castellani 38 Global supply chain management 144 Masaaki Kotabe 39 The global system view 147 Nigel Wadeson 40 Global talent management 149 David G. Collings and Kieran M. Conroy 41 Global value chains 153 Liena Kano and Ari Van Assche 42 Global virtual teams 157 Angelika Zimmermann 43 Home and host country 161 Surender Munjal 44 HRM practice transfer 164 Kieran M. Conroy 45 Informal networks 166 Sven Horak 46 Integration–responsiveness framework 168 Sunil Venaik, David Midgley and Timothy Devinney 47 Intellectual property rights 174 Marina Papanastassiou 48 Internalization 177 Peter J. Buckley 49 International acquisitions 182 Xena Welch and Anna Nadolska 50 International control mechanisms 191 Emma Stendahl and Esther Tippmann 51 International coordination 194 Larissa Rabbiosi 52 International corporate social responsibility 197 Günter K. Stahl, Christof Miska and Mary Sully de Luque 53 International diversification 206 Stephen Tallman 54 International experience 209 A. Rebecca Reuber 55 International finance 211 Jonas Puck, Jakob Müllner and Igor Filatotchev 56 International HRM 218 Helen De Cieri and Karin Sanders 57 International joint ventures 222 Andrew C. Inkpen 58 International modularity 225 Renato Kogeyama, Ronaldo Parente, Gerry McDermott, Ram Mudambi and Christian Geisler Asmussen 59 International non-governmental organizations 232 Jonathan Doh 60 International outsourcing 235 Michael Mol 61 International standards 237 Joseph A. Clougherty 62 International strategic alliances 240 Juliane Engsig and Bo Bernhard Nielsen 63 International trade theory 251 Maurício Prado 64 Knowledge-based theory of the MNE 254 Nicolai J. Foss 65 Knowledge-seeking FDI 259 Grazia Santangelo 66 Language in international business 264 Rebecca Piekkari 67 Learning in and by MNEs 269 Shaker A. Zahra 68 Legal distance 274 Stav Fainshmidt and Daniel S. Andrews 69 Liability of foreignness 276 Pankaj Kumar and Sri Zaheer 70 Location advantages 279 Sarianna Lundan 71 Metanational company 283 Yves Doz 72 Migrants and migration 285 Aida Hajro and Milda Žilinskaitė 73 Multicultural teams 288 Markus Pudelko 74 Multiculturalism 291 Davina Vora 75 Multinationality– performance relationship 293 Yi Li, Ruosu Gao and Vikas Kumar 76 National culture 303 Mark F. Peterson, Sjoerd Beugelsdijk and Juliette de Wit 77 National innovation systems 310 Mario Kafouros and Eva Mavroudi 78 Not-invented-here syndrome 314 Andrea Fosfuri and Esther Roca Batllori 79 Offshoring 317 Peter D. Ørberg Jensen and Torben Pedersen 80 Organizational culture in MNEs 322 Carl F. Fey and Yian Chen 81 Organizational legitimacy and MNEs 327 Tatiana Kostova and Joao Albino-Pimentel 82 The Penrose effect 332 Joe Mahoney and Danchi Tan 83 Political conflict 334 Jennifer Oetzel and Chang Hoon Oh 84 Porter’s diamond model 337 Christian Ketels 85 Private international law 344 Paul M. Vaaler 86 Psychic distance 348 Douglas Dow 87 Regional MNE 353 André Sammartino 88 Regional strategy 357 André Sammartino 89 Repatriation 361 B. Sebastian Reiche and Mila B. Lazarova 90 State-owned enterprises 364 Randi Lunnan and Asmund Rygh 91 Strategic asset-seeking FDI 368 Grazia Santangelo 92 Structure of the MNE 373 Phillip C. Nell and Benoit Decreton 93 Temporal distance 379 Lilac Nachum 94 Transfer pricing and cross-border arbitrage 382 Lorraine Eden 95 The Uppsala model 388 Jan-Erik Vahlne

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Book SynopsisThis timely Research Handbook brings together a group of internationally renowned scholars to take a fresh look at global leadership, querying in what way leaders, teams, firms, universities and business schools can make a difference in our world today and tomorrow. Presenting contemporary studies into a vibrant field, this Research Handbook offers empirical, theoretical, critical and pedagogical-based research, placing leaders firmly in their global cultural context. Chapters cover critical issues such as how leaders and teams can understand and incorporate cultural multiplicity, how firms can engage in responsible and inclusive leadership, and how universities and business schools can innovatively educate socially conscious global leaders to have an impact on our future. Comprehensive and insightful, this Research Handbook is critical reading for researchers of leadership seeking new avenues of enquiry. The broad and multilevel approach to the challenges and demands of contemporary leadership are also valuable for practitioners, business school teachers and students. Contributors include: M. Alvesson, A.A. Arnardottir, D. Bilton, A. Bird, M. Borecká, L.A. Burke-Smalley, C.L. Butler, K. Daellenbach, A-K. Engstrand, P. Gabaldón , S. Gröschl , J. Herman, C. Holgersson, K. Jonsen, G. Karamustafa, J. Lauring, H-J. Lee, Y-T. Lee, G. Lücke, T. Maak, K. Mäkelä, D. Mazutis, T.C. McCausland, M. Mendenhall, C. Miska, A.I. Mockaitis, F. Moore , L.J. Noval, G. Oddou, J.S. Osland, C. Pahlberg , V.J. Patock, C.L. Pearce, N.M. Pless, L. Romani, R. Seymour, G.K. Stahl, S. Sveningsson, S. Teerikangas, M. Vodosek, G. Vogelgesang Lester, C.L. Wassenaar, C.M. Webster, L. Zander, U. Zander, P. Zettinig, C. ZintelTrade Review'In the Research Handbook of Global Leadership, Lena Zander has masterfully charted the topography of the area of global leadership and brought together many of the leading thinkers in the field to create a timely and important reference point for anyone interested in the area. What sets the volume apart is the explicit focus on leadership that makes a difference. In the context of the current failures which are apparent in leadership at the highest levels globally, combined with the grand challenges facing nations globally, leaders who make a difference are even more important. This Handbook is an excellent point of departure in developing more responsible leadership and I highly recommend it to anyone with a research interest in the area, or to those charged with leadership development.' --David Collings, DCU Business School, Republic of Ireland'This thought-provoking book is a must-read primer for anyone considering studying, researching and practicing leadership in the global context. Contributors problematize and unfold one of the most mystified concepts of modern times - global leadership. They have done it across the levels, borders, and contexts, offering truly unique perspectives and guidelines for how to exercise responsible global leadership to build an inclusive society.' --Dana Minbaeva, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark'Lena Zander's Research Handbook of Global Leadership is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the increasing breadth and depth of the global leadership domain. The Handbook not only brings together an authoritative international author team, but also makes a compelling case for the differential role - and educational needs- of global leadership across team, organizational and cultural settings. It provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary account of how leaders can effectively impact employees, their organizations and society at large in an increasingly diverse global context.' --Sebastian Reiche, IESE Business School, SpainTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xxiv Richard M. Steers 1 Prologue to the Research Handbook of Global Leadership: Making a Difference 1 Lena Zander LEADERS AND TEAMS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH GLOBAL LEADERSHIP 2 Multicultural leadership: keeping multiplicity alive and well 17 Gundula Lücke 3 Global leadership: sustaining classic managerialism 39 Stefan Sveningsson and Mats Alvesson 4 Action intent: getting closer to leadership behavior in 22 countries 54 Lena Zander, Audra I. Mockaitis and Anne-Wil Harzing, with Wilhelm Barner-Rasmussen, Cordula Barzantny, Srabani Roy Choudhury, Anabella Davila, Joyce De Leon, Alvaro Espejo, Rita Ferreira, Axèle Giroud, Kathrin Köster, Yung-Kuei Liang, Michael J. Morley, Barbara Myloni, Joseph O.T. Odusanya, Sharon L. O’Sullivan, Ananda Kumar Palaniappan, Paulo Prochno, Ayse Saka-Helmhout, Sununta Siengthai, Ayda Uzunçarşılı Soydaş and Linda Viswat 5 The motivational forces and moral imperatives of relational models: implications for global leadership 76 Markus Vodosek and Lena Zander 6 Meeting the challenges of globalization in order to make a difference: implications for teams and team leadership 91 Kristiina Mäkelä, Jakob Lauring, Christina L. Butler, Hyun-Jung Lee, Gundula Lücke, Christof Miska, Cecilia Pahlberg and Günter K. Stahl 7 Making a difference: managing identities and emotions in multicultural teams 108 Yih-teen Lee and Susan C. Schneider 8 Making a difference in the digital age: global leadership and multiteam systems 126 Jeffrey L. Herman, Tracy C. McCausland and Daniel Bliton 9 The new Millennial global leaders: what a difference a generation makes! 141 Christina L. Butler, Ciara Sutton, Audra I. Mockaitis and Lena Zander 10 Leadership for tomorrow: Taiwanese youth, ethnic identity and social networking 164 Fiona Moore FIRMS AND INTER-FIRM PARTNERSHIPS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH GLOBAL LEADERSHIP 11 Responsible global leadership: a multi-level framework 178 Günter K. Stahl, Christof Miska, Laura J. Noval and Verena J. Patock 12 Exploring responsible global leadership in corporate–community transactions 202 Kate Daellenbach, Richard G. Seymour and Cynthia M. Webster 13 Beyond corporate social responsibility: global leadership virtues that make a difference 221 Daina Mazutis and Christopher Zintel 14 Inclusive leadership for the ethical management of cultural diversity 235 Laurence Romani and Charlotte Holgersson 15 Developing global leaders who make a difference 251 Thomas Maak, Markéta Borecká and Nicola M. Pless 16 Middle managers in mergers and acquisitions: agents and recipients of change 266 Satu Teerikangas 17 Buffering and bridging: how leaders can make a difference during the post-merger integration process 288 Güldem Karamustafa and Susan C. Schneider 18 The Nigerian leadership crisis: is shared leadership the answer? 307 Christina L. Wassenaar and Craig L. Pearce UNIVERSITIES AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS: EDUCATING GLOBAL LEADERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 19 Taking the lead in making a difference: the role of business schools 320 Stefan Gröschl, Patricia Gabaldón and Laurent Bibard 20 Making a difference in the classroom: developing global leadership competencies in business school students 330 Mark E. Mendenhall, Lisa A. Burke-Smalley, Audur Arna Arnardottir, Gary R. Oddou and Joyce S. Osland 21 Developing socially responsible global leaders and making a difference: Global Leadership Lab social innovation projects 350 Joyce S. Osland and Gretchen Vogelgesang Lester 22 Intersectional interventions in leadership education 364 Åsa-Karin Engstrand 23 In search of responsible global leadership that makes a difference 383 Allan Bird 24 A world of learning: the future of management education based on academia and practitioner universitas 393 Peter Zettinig, Udo Zander, Lena Zander and Audra I. Mockaitis 25 Epilogue: developing holistic leaders – beyond the obvious 408 Karsten Jonsen Index 419

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Book SynopsisInternational talent management has become a critically important topic for scholarly discussion, in policy debates, and among the business community. Despite this, however, research into talent management tends to lack theoretical underpinnings, especially from an international, multidisciplinary and comparative perspective. This Research Handbook fills this gap, bringing together a range of leading researchers, scholars, and thinkers to debate and advance the conceptualization and understanding of this multifaceted subject. With chapters covering key topics within multiple domains of management and organization studies, the Research Handbook of International Talent Management explores the topic in innovative entrepreneurial enterprises to international businesses. It also examines how talent management relates to sustainability and public management, providing in depth coverage of the field for an interdisciplinary approach to what is one of the grand contemporary challenges facing the global economy today. This Research Handbook will be a vital resource for students of human resources management, business studies and public management policy, as well as for researchers with an interest in talent management, international management, and entrepreneurship and innovation.Trade Review'This very important book, edited by Yipeng Liu, explores the issues surrounding talent management in a global context, from international work arrangements to managing expatriates to corporate governance to the changing role of the manager and the ''global war for talent''.' --Professor Sir Cary Cooper, University of Manchester, UK'An excellent aid for anyone seeking to better understand the importance of talent and how flows of human capital will shape future development. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the text provides a unique systematic analysis of the theory, practice, and impacts of talent management.' --Wang Huiyao, President, Centre for China and Globalization (CCG) and Counselor for China State Council'It takes an international and interdisciplinary perspective on talent management across a wide range of empirical contexts. Different kinds of talent and talent management systems are explored across different national cultures, industry sectors and organisational functions. The contributors also look at different kinds of organisations, from entrepreneurial start-ups and creative design firms to expatriate-staffed subsidiaries and public sector organisations. Comparisons within and across these organisational types then reveal a wide variety of approaches to a common goal; to attract, keep and deploy talent for the good of the organisation.' --Simon Collinson, University of Birmingham, UKTable of ContentsContents: Forewords Sir Cary L. Cooper, Huiyao Wang, Simon Collinson and David G. Collings Introduction: International talent management research – a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach Yipeng Liu Part I International talent management, entrepreneurship and innovation 1. Talent Management and Innovation Management: Review of the Literature and Challenges for Future Research Daniela Baglieri, Maria Cristina Cinici and Antonio Crupi 2. Talent for services: How gaining access to talent enables successful servitization Marco Opazo-Basáez, Ferran Vendrell-Herrero and Oscar F. Bustinza 3. Serial entrepreneurs as “incubators”: individuals with inspiration and leadership that make for incubation Yin Mon Myint, Shilendra Vyakarnam and Alexandra Huener 4. A Design Thinking Approach for Talent Management – Can Talent Management benefit from Design Thinking? Beke Redlich and Christoph Lattemann Part II International talent management and international business 5. Managing Expatriates of emerging multinationals: An institutional work perspective David Fan, Yiyi Su and Zheng J. Yan 6. Global Work Arrangements and talent management in the Born-Virtual Organization: The Case Study of Automattic Alessandra Vecchi 7. Inpatriation management: a literature review and recommendations for future research Fedor Portniagin and Fabian Jintae Froese 8. Logic or Smiles?: International talent management across advanced and emerging economic contexts - Japanese expatriates’ cross-cultural communication friction in India Ashok Ashta, Peter Stokes and Paul Hughes 9. Compensation Disparity, Underpayment and Director Turnover: Evidence from China Mahmoud Ezzamel and Yang Zhao Part III International talent management, sustainability, public management and policy 10. Talents for key positions in organizations: Sustainability management as a profession Katharina Spraul, Julia Hufnagel, Cynthia Friedrich and Natalie Brill 11. Training Programs to Develop the Ethicality of Talents Dominic Kreismann and Till Talaulicar 12. Global Talent Management and Higher Education Governance: The Singapore Experience in a Comparative Perspective Hong Liu 13. Talent management strategies in the public sector: A review of talent management schemes in Southeast Asia Celia Lee and Shahamak Rezaei 14. China: Talent management in transition Tony Fang 15. Characterizing the ‘Global War for Talent’ Kyle Griffith Index

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Book SynopsisPromoting a greater understanding of intercultural interactions, this timely and engaging Research Handbook provides an overview of the current state of research on cultural intelligence and analyzes its prospects for the future. Including contributions from key researchers in the field as well as those with a more critical perspective, this comprehensive Research Handbook addresses the conceptual backdrop, the measurement and the antecedents of cultural intelligence. It further examines the outcomes associated with cultural intelligence, offers a higher-level analysis of the concept, and concludes with an evaluation of the future research prospects of cultural intelligence. All in all, the Handbook investigates the heightened importance of intercultural interactions among individuals, groups, organizations, and societies in an increasingly interconnected global community. Covering a wide range of perspectives on cultural intelligence and related constructs, this Research Handbook will be essential reading for students, scholars, and researchers in the areas of employment relations, international business, international and cross-cultural management, occupational psychology, and organizational behavior.Trade Review‘As a retired academic, I find it heartening that the field of cultural intelligence that I was involved in 20 years ago with David Thomas has become such a major focus for research, that its early pioneers continue to do ground-breaking work, and that so many other fine scholars have been attracted. The progress represented in this book is astonishing, and it will help to ensure that the next two decades of work on cultural intelligence are as ground-breaking as the first two.’ -- Kerr Inkson, University of Auckland, New ZealandTable of ContentsContents: Preface xxi PART I CONCEPTUAL BACKGROUND OF CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE 1 Introduction: cultural intelligence in perspective 2 Chris Earley and Elaine Mosakowski 2 Cultural intelligence, global mindset, and cosmopolitanism: a tale of three constructs 12 Hyun-Jung Lee and Orly Levy 3 Philosophy and theory of intercultural sensitivity: a review 27 Dharm P. S. Bhawuk 4 Reexamining social intelligence, emotional intelligence, and cultural intelligence, for congruence and divergence: does social intelligence still exist? 45 Kerri Anne Crowne and Kevin Lo 5 Cultural agility and cultural intelligence 59 Paula Caligiuri PART II MEASURING CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE 6 Is there really any good way to measure cultural intelligence, and what exactly is it, anyway? 72 Xiaowen Chen and William Gabrenya 7 A bi-factor model of cultural intelligence: comparison with four-factor and hierarchical models 89 Thomas Rockstuhl and Linn Van Dyne 8 The torturous evolution of the short form cultural intelligence scale (SFCQ) 105 Yuan Liao and David C. Thomas PART III ANTECEDENTS OF CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE 9 Developing cultural intelligence through teaching and training 122 Jacob Eisenberg and Ting Zhao 10 Taking a fresh look at the CQ-personality mediation hypothesis: a network perspective 137 Ronald Fischer and Johannes A. Karl 11 Minoritized multiculturals and the development of intercultural competence 154 Angela-MinhTu D. Nguyen, Kimberly Avila, Brittnie A. Ferguson, and Verónica Benet-Martínez 12 Cultural metacognition: a large, well-stocked, organized and illuminated toolshed in the mind 172 Andre A. Pekerti PART IV OUTCOMES OF CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE 13 Cultural intelligence and language proficiency: do they substitute or complement each other in predicting adjustment? 192 Catherine Peyrols Wu, Kok Yee Ng, and Soon Ang 14 Cultural intelligence as a global leadership competency in disruptive contexts 214 Kevin S. Groves, Ann E. Feyerherm, and Dana Sumpter 15 Navigating cultural paradoxes: an integrative framework of leader cultural intelligence and paradoxical leadership behaviors 232 Steven Poelmans and Sabrina Duijnisveld 16 CQ and global work: a focus on work contexts and referent others 251 Sarah E. Henry, Margaret A. Shaffer, and Mila Lazarova 17 Cross-cultural impacts in the domestic workplace: multicultural work environment, cultural intelligence, and extra-role performance 267 Robert Engle and Christopher Schlaegel 18 Cultural intelligence and the pursuit of a global career 289 Jean-Luc Cerdin and Eren Akkan 19 Cultural intelligence as key competency for inclusion in diverse workgroups and organizations 309 Valerie Alexandra PART V CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE AND HIGHER LEVELS OF ANALYSIS 20 The role of cultural intelligence in teams with newcomers: a multilevel model 324 Xing Liu and Elizabeth C. Ravlin 21 Minding mindfulness: an important process for cultural intelligence in culturally diverse teams 341 Terence Chia and Cristina Gibson 22 The influence of metacognitive cultural intelligence on global virtual team members’ psychological safety during COVID-19 360 Linda S. Henderson and Rebekah Dibble 23 Cultural intelligence from an intergroup perspective 378 Melody M. Chao, Angela T. Maitner, and Franki Y. H. Kung 24 Cultural intelligence and global citizenship: conceptualizing and establishing interrelationships 396 Alfred Presbitero PART VI LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING FORWARD 25 A bibliometric overview of cultural intelligence (CQ) research 412 Andrea Caputo and Mariya Kargina 26 Addressing the dark side of cultural intelligence: a conceptual model and research agenda 429 Marius Brand, Christopher Schlaegel, and Günter K. Stahl 27 Cultural intelligence research: where to from here? 450 Dana L. Ott and Snejina Michailova Index 465

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Book SynopsisOffering a practical and phenomenon-driven perspective, Strategy in a Turbulent Era expertly analyses questions relating to strategy in light of different forms of turbulence. From the global COVID-19 pandemic outbreak to the escalation in number and far reaching implications of newtechnologies, such as artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, this timely book explores how recent sources of turbulence are rapidly transforming the nature and dynamics of global competition.Featuring contributions from leading experts in the fields of strategy, international business and entrepreneurship, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of turbulence onglobal competition, with practical insights into navigating the ever-changing business landscape.Chapters identify the most significant ramifications of the current dimensions of turbulence,including environmental, organisational, political, societal, and technological, that executives encounter in strategy and management.This authoritative book will be welcomed by students, scholars, and researchers of international business, strategic management, and the wider field of organisational studies. It will also appeal to business managers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and strategists alike on account of its unique approach to business strategy.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction to Strategy in a Turbulent Era ix PART I ENVIRONMENTAL TURBULENCE 1 Reflections on global strategy in a turbulent world 2 Stephen Tallman and Mitchell P. Koza 2 Globalization, disruption and resilience 18 Torben Pedersen and Peter D. Ørberg Jensen 3 Strategic responses to turbulence in Africa 40 Helena Barnard, Nathaniel Boso, Dominic Essuman, and Abdullah Verachia PART II ORGANIZATIONAL TURBULENCE 4 Disruptions in interorganizational relationships: a taxonomy and a research agenda 64 Arne Keller, Nuno Oliveira, and Fabrice Lumineau 5 Corporate governance and strategy in turbulent times 92 Margarethe Wiersema and Haeyoung Koo 6 Collapsing or prospering: high-growth firms and business scaling in a turbulent world 108 Suzana Varga, Justin J.P. Jansen, Tom J.M. Mom, and Magdalena Cholakova PART III POLITICAL TURBULENCE 7 Anticipation and foreign exit from conflict zones: a vulnerability framework 134 Li Dai, Lorraine Eden and Paul W. Beamish 8 Federalism, political uncertainty, and location choice of foreign investors: a comparative analysis of India and the USA 149 Timothy Devinney, Christopher A. Hartwell and Ziko Konwar PART IV SOCIETAL TURBULENCE 9 Strategy under woke capitalism 187 Nicolai Foss and Peter G. Klein 10 Does it pay to pay to be good? Exploring returns to CSR outsourcing 207 Francisco Aragon-Guiller and Michael L. Barnett PART V TECHNOLOGICAL TURBULENCE 11 The dominance of Big Tech platforms: should we revisit the principles of strategy? 231 Dovev Lavie 12 Technology turbulence in agricultural value chain: evidence from India 253 Rohit Yadav, Azhar Jafri, and Snehal Awate 13 How do firms respond to innovation shocks in the incubation phase of an industry? 272 Lyda Bigelow and Alice Min

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Book SynopsisSignificantly revised and updated, the second edition of Smart Talent Management presents a fresh perspective on two important areas of emphasis for current research and practice: talent management (TM) and knowledge management (KM). It identifies, defines, and explores the implementation of talent management strategies aimed at facilitating effective knowledge management in an organization.A valuable hybrid, this book integrates the field of knowledge management with talent management areas of specialization focusing in particular on staffing, training, professional development, and organizational learning and change. This book identifies obstacles to talent management’s success, providing new perspectives associated with the ongoing debate on ‘inclusive’ versus ‘exclusive’ models of talent management.Taking a fresh new look at an organization’s human talent as a repository of knowledge – both tacit and explicit – the second edition of Smart Talent Management will appeal to advanced undergraduate and graduate students, scholars, practicing managers and consultants in the field of human resources.Trade Review‘This book will give leaders, scholars and policymakers unique and practical insights to integrate knowledge and talent management. Knowledge is a vital pillar in the future of work and organizations. Vlad Vaiman, Charles M. Vance, and Ling Ju have compiled many important global perspectives here.’ -- John Boudreau, University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business, US‘A deep understanding of talent and knowledge management is critically important in a post-pandemic world characterized by flexible, hybrid, and remote working arrangements. This volume thoroughly explores highly relevant issues for research and practice in both areas.’ -- Wayne F. Cascio, University of Colorado, Denver, US'Smart Talent Management, a term coined by the editors (Vaiman and Vance) in the previous edition of this highly informative and instructive book, is “simply the combination of talent management and knowledge management.” In this second edition, the editors advance our understanding of smart talent management rather substantially. One of the many ways is by incorporating a more macro, global perspective. They do this through guidance they have provided to and shared with their excellent cadre of chapter contributors. Indeed, this second edition could as well define smart talent management as “simply the combination of global talent management, talent management and knowledge management.” Another significant way is by incorporating a great deal of the relatively recent phenomena of the increasing importance in organizations of diversity, inclusion, flexibility, resilience, adaptability, and a new emphasis on workplace and non-workplace work venues. It is to their credit that the authors have embraced these new phenomena into their own work and this second edition. In doing so, they have provided a broader path forward for future researchers in the areas of talent management and knowledge management.’ -- Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers University, US and University of Lucerne, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xv David Collings 1. Smart talent management: the productive fusion of talent and knowledge management 1 Vlad Vaiman, Charles M. Vance and Ling Ju 2. Conceptualizing and operationalizing ‘inclusive’ talent management: four different approaches 18 Françoise Cadigan, Nicky Dries and Anand van Zelderen 3. In the war for talent: just who is worthy of development? Talent development in organizations 46 Thomas Garavan, Clíodhna MacKenzie and Colette Darcy 4. Accelerated development of organizational talent and executive coaching: a knowledge management perspective 67 Konstantin Korotov 5. Employee learning and development from the perspective of strategic HRM 84 Saba Colakoglu, Yunhyung Chung and Ying Hong 6. Talent staffing systems for effective knowledge management 107 Mark L. Lengnick-Hall and Andrea R. Neely 7. Leveraging firms’ absorptive capacity by talent development 128 Marina Latukha and Maria Laura MacLennan 8. Employee knowledge hiding: the roles of protean career orientation, HR system and relational climate 150 Anne Roefs, Saša Batistič and Rob F. Poell 9. The unrealized value of global workers: the need for global talent management 165 Anthony McDonnell, Stefan Jooss and Kieran M. Conroy 10. Upward global knowledge management: a review and preliminary field validation of the host country national local liaison role model 181 Charles M. Vance, Marian van Bakel, Torben Andersen and Vlad Vaiman Index

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Book SynopsisThoroughly revised and updated, International Entrepreneurship explains the opportunities and challenges facing internationalising entrepreneurial ventures. With a new section on international sustainable entrepreneurship and new cases and examples throughout, this second edition of a successful textbook will be indispensable for students of international entrepreneurship. Key Features: Theory and practice go hand in hand so there are real-world gains for future born globals Flexibility of use for instructors to fit their own context and needs, particularly for integrating into current entrepreneurship or business courses Accessible and highly-relevant case studies provide insight into how real companies handle current issues, preparing students for future entrepreneurial ventures Further reading references and supplementary example boxes allow students to extend their knowledge outside the lecture hall and inspire a passion for the subject A dedicated overview illustrating the state-of-the-art solely from the point of view of international entrepreneurship allowing students to build in-depth knowledge on the topic from a single resource International Entrepreneurship provides the foundation for all international entrepreneurship courses, as well as an ideal supplementary text for graduate students studying entrepreneurship and international business.Trade Review‘Exceptionally well organized and presented, this new second edition of International Entrepreneurship provides a solid foundation for all international entrepreneurship course curriculums, as well as an ideal supplementary text for graduate students studying entrepreneurship and international business.’ -- James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review‘This book written by Antonella Zucchella, Birgit Hagen and Manuel G. Serapio covers very much the topics I think everyone studying international entrepreneurship should know about. It is easy and enjoyable to read, contains many managerial and practical examples, but at the same time it is well-embedded into theory and academic literature on international entrepreneurship.’ -- Olli Kuivalainen, LUT University, Finland‘This new edition of the book on International Entrepreneurship arrives at an era where entrepreneurial ventures are even more prevalent and critical to the global economy. Written by a highly qualified team of authors, this book will appeal to scholars and practitioners of international entrepreneurship alike. Complete with a thorough discussion of fundamentals as well as contemporary research findings, it will also serve as a primary resource for courses on international entrepreneurship. Numerous cases, featuring diverse contexts, also make the book ideal for classroom use. Thanks are due to the author team for such a stellar contribution to the literature.’ -- S. Tamer Cavusgil, Georgia State University, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Patricia McDougall-Covin 1. Setting the field 2. International entrepreneurial organizations: common characteristics and new typologies 3. Sensing, seizing and transforming international entrepreneurial opportunities 4. Processes of building and managing the international entrepreneurial firm 5. International entrepreneurial entry: implementation processes Index

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Book SynopsisThoroughly revised and updated, International Entrepreneurship explains the opportunities and challenges facing internationalising entrepreneurial ventures. With a new section on international sustainable entrepreneurship and new cases and examples throughout, this second edition of a successful textbook will be indispensable for students of international entrepreneurship. Key Features: Theory and practice go hand in hand so there are real-world gains for future born globals Flexibility of use for instructors to fit their own context and needs, particularly for integrating into current entrepreneurship or business courses Accessible and highly-relevant case studies provide insight into how real companies handle current issues, preparing students for future entrepreneurial ventures Further reading references and supplementary example boxes allow students to extend their knowledge outside the lecture hall and inspire a passion for the subject A dedicated overview illustrating the state-of-the-art solely from the point of view of international entrepreneurship allowing students to build in-depth knowledge on the topic from a single resource International Entrepreneurship provides the foundation for all international entrepreneurship courses, as well as an ideal supplementary text for graduate students studying entrepreneurship and international business.Trade Review‘Exceptionally well organized and presented, this new second edition of International Entrepreneurship provides a solid foundation for all international entrepreneurship course curriculums, as well as an ideal supplementary text for graduate students studying entrepreneurship and international business.’ -- James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review‘This book written by Antonella Zucchella, Birgit Hagen and Manuel G. Serapio covers very much the topics I think everyone studying international entrepreneurship should know about. It is easy and enjoyable to read, contains many managerial and practical examples, but at the same time it is well-embedded into theory and academic literature on international entrepreneurship.’ -- Olli Kuivalainen, LUT University, Finland‘This new edition of the book on International Entrepreneurship arrives at an era where entrepreneurial ventures are even more prevalent and critical to the global economy. Written by a highly qualified team of authors, this book will appeal to scholars and practitioners of international entrepreneurship alike. Complete with a thorough discussion of fundamentals as well as contemporary research findings, it will also serve as a primary resource for courses on international entrepreneurship. Numerous cases, featuring diverse contexts, also make the book ideal for classroom use. Thanks are due to the author team for such a stellar contribution to the literature.’ -- S. Tamer Cavusgil, Georgia State University, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by Patricia McDougall-Covin 1. Setting the field 2. International entrepreneurial organizations: common characteristics and new typologies 3. Sensing, seizing and transforming international entrepreneurial opportunities 4. Processes of building and managing the international entrepreneurial firm 5. International entrepreneurial entry: implementation processes Index

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Book SynopsisThe international cast of authors in this important book explore how internationalizing small and medium sized enterprises (iSMEs) face major crises, such as COVID-19, and have managed them to reach a stable and desired state post-crisis. Chapter orientations vary from theoretical to empirical. Each focuses on issues related to a major crisis, and present already-deployed success strategies in 14 different country environments. The rich diversity of chapters offers a highly significant and timely contribution to the field.This book consists of five parts. An introduction to the volume and an extensive literature review open the book and are followed in Part II by general, yet critical, topics such as firm capabilities, resources and orientations, which collectively influence how smaller firms perceive emerging, approaching or unfolding crises in their environments and how the national public policy as well as the evolution of the crisis affects them. Part III extends this discussion to look at digitization and ‘servitization’ for higher customer and market-orientation, supply chains and overall governance. Specific research-based examples of potent strategies by four internationalized SMEs in different industries and country environments fill out Part IV and the final part offers a view beyond the current crisis.Scholars and students in entrepreneurship, international business and other related areas will find this very timely volume illuminating.Table of ContentsContents: Preface xxx PART I INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW 1 Introduction to small and medium sized enterprises and the COVID-19 response 2 Hamid Etemad 2 A systematic literature review of crisis management in and by small and medium-sized enterprises 38 Aidin Salamzadeh and Léo Paul Dana PART II FIRMS’ CAPABILITIES, RESOURCES AND STRATEGIC RESPONSE TO PERCEIVED CRISIS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE ENABLING AND CONSTRAINING ENVIRONMENTS 3 Resources, capabilities and crisis management in the SME 63 Gary Knight and S. Tamer Cavusgil 4 Kiwi ingenuity and a helping hand: how New Zealand’s SMEs are surviving the COVID-19 pandemic 83 Rod B. McNaughton and Deborah Shepherd 5 What policies support SMEs through the crisis? Financial and innovation support in Québec (Canada) 112 Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay and Nathalie Lachapelle 6 Micro-macro dynamics in navigating enduring crises: empirical illustrations in a volatile institutional context 138 Sofiane Baba, Taïeb Hafsi and Hind Ouguenoune PART III INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND REGIONAL FIRMS’ CHOICES OF CORE STRATEGIES, INCLUDING FURTHER DIGITIZATION AND ‘SERVITIZATION’ 7 The relevance of digital dynamic capabilities and servitization in a crisis management context: building a business (re)modelling framework for non-digital international entrepreneurial ventures from the Spanish post-COVID-19 perspective 165 Andreu Blesa, Alex Rialp, Josep Rialp and Maria Ripollés 8 The COVID-19 crisis and Italian firms: digitalization, internationalization, and global value chain reconfiguration 199 Valerio Veglio and Rubina Romanello 9 Decision-making in Colombian B Corps during the COVID-19 crisis 223 Vinciane Servantie, Sebastian L. Schorch and Luz Elena Orozco Collazos 10 The COVID-19 pandemic and the intention to export: a study of small Brazilian entrepreneurial firms 252 Angela da Rocha, Clarice S. Kogut, Luiza Fonseca and Renato Cotta de Mello 11 The impact of COVID-19 on Malaysian SMEs and policy responses 273 Sedigheh Moghavvemi and Huda Mahmoud PART IV DEPLOYING INCREASED CUSTOMER AND MARKET ORIENTATION AND INNOVATIVE CUSTOMIZATION STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL GROWTH TO COUNTERACT POTENTIAL STAGNATION AND POSSIBLE DEMISE 12 Survival strategies of Finnish SMEs in the time of global crisis 291 Sami Saarenketo, Olli Kuivalainen, Lasse Torkkeli, Akseli Isotalo and Alexander Myers 13 The competitiveness of internationalizing SME suppliers during and after COVID-19 306 Yi Wang and Tage Koed Madsen 14 COVID-19 crisis challenges and responses: evidence from selected Greek SMEs 323 Pavlos Dimitratos and Panagiotis Kyriakopoulos 15 Customer-oriented manufacturing as a resilience strategy for Norwegian small international manufacturers 347 Ottar Bakås, Arild Aspelund and Øystein Moen PART V A WINDOW TO THE FUTURE: LEARNING FROM THE PAST AND EXPLORING IMPLICATIONS AND LESSONS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS 16 Averting or avoiding a crisis: innovate or decline 369 Sorin Cohn-Sfetcu, Hamed Motaghi and Julie Ricard 17 Learning from the past and exploring implications and lessons of previous chapters 395 Hamid Etemad Index

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Book SynopsisPresenting an in-depth look at cutting-edge research, this essential Research Handbook develops the current understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its implications on an international scale. Including contributions from leading academics, highly-informed practitioners, and non-governmental organization managers, it fully conceptualizes the implementation of CSR practices.This significant Research Handbook combines the work of over 60 authors to examine CSR from a wide variety of perspectives, offering observations through the lens of institutional theory, social activism, and within the context of specific case studies, such as Latin America. Chapters are presented in a universally accessible format that reflects their dual academic and non-academic applicability, constituting a vital and original reference tool for those actively researching in the field.This will be an important read for students and researchers studying CSR and wanting to stay up to date with recent research developments. Due to its analytical scope, it will additionally be useful for those working in private business as well as non-governmental organizations.Trade Review‘A timely and interdisciplinary analysis of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) international landscape, with significant attention directed towards global value chains and emerging economies. It serves as a pivotal reference for international research on sustainable global business, offering practical insights for corporations, policymakers, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), encompassing a comprehensive perspective on diverse economies.’ -- Gaia Melloni, University of Lausanne, Switzerland‘Achieving sustainability requires a blending of public and private governance, and this volume is at the cutting edge of our understanding of what this means for businesses and society at large. It presents a great collection of papers that examine the efforts by MNEs to do good, the variety of ways in which they succeed and fail, and the reasons why well-intentioned initiatives do not always yield a sustainable outcome.’ -- Sarianna Lundan, University of Bremen, GermanyTable of ContentsContents: 1 International corporate social responsibility: an introduction 1 Anthony Goerzen PART I HISTORICAL AND CURRENT ASSESSMENTS 2 The evolution of sustainability concerns over business activities: from local to cross-national to global 7 Junghoon Park, Alvaro Cuervo-Cazurra, and Ivan Montiel 3 Understanding the CSR agenda of multinational companies from an institutional theory lens 25 Tatiana Kostova and Valentina Marano 4 Drivers, tensions and trade-offs in achieving social and environmental upgrading in global value chains 43 Matthew Alford, Valentina De Marchi, and Aarti Krishnan 5 Integrating responsible conduct in multinational enterprise strategy: an institutional framework 61 Grazia Santangelo 6 Limits of markets as a mechanism for value distribution in GVCS: comparative analyses of social responsibility across GVCS 74 Lilac Nachum, Caroline Wanjiru Kariuki, and Yoshiteru Uramoto 7 International trends in corporate philanthropy and the influence of institutional context 92 Lynnette Purda 8 Which norms do CSR help to respect? 108 Federica Nieri, Elisa Giuliani, and Davide Fiaschi PART II CHALLENGES AND SHORTCOMINGS 9 Cascading compliance to achieve improved GVC sustainability: what is it and why does it fail? 127 Anthony Goerzen and Ari Van-Assche 10 CSR violations among domestic and foreign firms: a study of environmental misconduct in the United States 138 Stewart Miller, Sarfraz Khan, Kefeng Xu, and Lorraine Eden 11 The inconvenient truth: how business model innovation can trigger global companies to act (ir)responsibly 152 John Dilyard and Shasha Zhao 12 Governance failure and firm-level crises: the case of the Volkswagen emissions scandal 168 Liena Kano, Sean Simoes, and Alain Verbeke 13 Institutional environments, cross-national distances, and corporate social irresponsibility in host countries 187 Raveendra Chittoor and Ye He 14 Unjust transitions to low carbon economies: reflections on stakeholder capitalism and responsible cobalt supply chains 205 Joanne Lebert and Raphael Deberdt 15 Indemnifying irresponsibility: how international investment law undermines responsible business conduct 224 Lise J. Johnson, Lisa E. Sachs, and Carolina Menezes Cwajg PART III PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLECTIVE ACTION 16 Multinationals and cross-sector partnerships: building social resilience through collective entrepreneurship 242 Mirko H. Benischke, Jonathan P. Doh, and Peter Tashman 17 Closing the intention-realization gap: the impact of local embeddedness on effective progress toward SDG 17 255 Luis Alfonso Dau and Elizabeth M. Moore 18 Corporate social responsibility, performance, and strategic interaction in a global context 269 Christian Geisler Asmussen 19 Overlooked goliaths: business associations in international CSR governance 284 José Carlos Marques, Jean-Baptiste Litrico, and Jakomijn van Wijk 20 Lessons learned for field practitioners in the implementation of international cross-sector development partnerships 302 Linda Jane Liutkus PART IV CSR IN EMERGING MARKETS 21 Managing complex institutional logics across borders: a study of CSR in Latin America 320 Larissa Marchiori Pacheco, Elizabeth M. Moore, Kristin Brandl, Luis Alfonso Dau, and Maria Tereza Leme Fleury 22 Foreignness, legitimacy, and corporate citizenship perceptions in emerging markets 337 William Newburry and Abrahim Soleimani 23 Sustainability and internationalization in emerging market firms: two sides of the same coin 354 Ana Maria Gomez-Trujillo and Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez PART V A VIEW FORWARD 24 CSR 3.0: corporate social activism as the next stage in the evolution of CSR? 377 Jacob Brower 25 The promise of Industry 4.0 technologies for the sustainability of developing country apparel manufacturers 391 Denanjalee Gunaratne, Noemi Sinkovics, and Rudolf R. Sinkovics 26 Gender and corporate social responsibility: beyond compliance in global value chains 408 Stephanie Barrientos 27 MNEs’ transition to green innovation: a managerial attention-based typology 425 Shaker A. Zahra and Stephanie L. Wang 28 Corporate sustainable supply chain management: from freestyle to compulsory 443 Joseph Sarkis and Joerg S. Hofstetter 29 Beyond adaptation: agenda for international corporate responsibility along global supply networks 462 Adel Guitouni and Cynthia Waltho 30 The way forward: mapping the governance logic of international CSR pathways 480 Rob van Tulder Index 502

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Book SynopsisAs a fascinating interdisciplinary and emerging field of research and practice, cross-cultural management is shaped and enriched by women scholars. This book takes an engaging narrative approach to insightful conversations with 12 women academics to illuminate key concepts, methods and issues within this ever-evolving field.This captivating book encapsulates how these influential women academics approach and perceive culture and interculturality in management. Through the interweaving of scholarly achievements and biographical experiences, chapters portray cross-cultural management as tangible, dynamic and contextualized. They provide an essential overview of the origins, development and current state of cross-cultural management, while also offering insights into personal life stories and motivations of the interviewees and the context of their research.Key Questions and Inspiring Answers in Cross-Cultural Management provides scholars, students and practitioners of management, international business and organization with a unique opportunity to explore the field of cross-cultural management from an original and personal perspective.Trade Review‘Christoph Barmeyer and Constanze Ruesga Rath have provided the field of cross-cultural management with a priceless, historical tour de force of the lives, crucible experiences, and wisdom of the pioneering women scholars in the field. In reviewing the manuscript for endorsement, I could not put it down - their insights and the “behind-the-scenes” revelations of their motivations, adversities, triumphs, and the subsequent wisdom engendered from their varied experiences, were riveting. Everyone in the field should read this book and return to it often, not only for professional guidance but for light and edification of the soul. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.’ -- Mark Mendenhall, University of Tennessee, US‘An inspiring and life-affirming book, and not just for academics working in the field of cross-cultural management! Anyone with an interest in doing research that matters will find this book a stimulating read. I thoroughly enjoyed both its analysis of the field and its fascinating life stories of 12 amazing women academics.’ -- Anne-Wil Harzing, Middlesex University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface: The becoming of this book vii PART I INTRODUCTION Cross-cultural management and women pioneers Christoph Barmeyer and Constanze Ruesga Rath PART II CONVERSATIONS WITH CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT WOMEN PIONEERS 1 Conversation with Nancy Jane Adler 2 Conversation with Zeynep Aycan 3 Conversation with Ariane Berthoin Antal 4 Conversation with Nakiye Boyacigiller 5 Conversation with Mary Yoko Brannen 6 Conversation with Paula Caligiuri 7 Conversation with Sylvie Chevrier 8 Conversation with Martha Maznevski 9 Conversation with Joyce Osland 10 Conversation with Sonja Sackmann 11 Conversation with Susan Carol Schneider 12 Conversation with Lena Zander PART III CONCLUSION Women pioneers of cross-cultural management: key findings from the conversations Index

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Book SynopsisThis informative Field Guide to Intercultural Research is specifically designed to be used in the field, guiding the reader away from pitfalls and towards best practice. It shares valuable fieldwork challenges and experiences, as well as insights into key methodological debates and practical recommendations relevant to both new and seasoned researchers.Offering an international outlook and featuring insights from across four continents, this invaluable guide introduces new methods and approaches to data analysis, tackling various research phases, including perspectives from quantitative researchers. It focuses on the role of culture and the intercultural challenges that fieldworkers encounter, enticing readers into further conversations concerning the role of fieldwork in producing new knowledge. Expert contributors illustrate the benefits of field research in intercultural research not only to academic literature, but also to organisational policies and the societies within which we work and live.Including insights from the fields of ethnography and social anthropology, this cutting edge guide is crucial reading for all students and researchers of business and management studies as well as organisational development hoping to begin their foray into fieldwork, as well as experienced scholars looking for new approaches to field research. It will also benefit management professionals and consultants in need of an expanded knowledge-base for coFnducting action research or other interventions in organisations.Trade Review‘A useful and comprehensive guide for academic researchers, particularly into international business practice and its relationship to culture, covering principles and practice of effective fieldwork.’ -- Peter McGee, Training, Language and Culture Journal‘The Field Guide to Intercultural Research is a fantastic compilation of insights and experiences of intercultural scholars who have ‘walked the talk’ when it comes to conducting field work in a global context. Filled with many practical suggestions about the methodological choices and tradeoffs incurred as well as the authors’ reflections about their own lived experiences as intercultural researchers, this book is a valuable resource for anyone, from the novice to the expert, who aims to embark on intercultural field research. Reading the stories of those who contributed to this book is both motivational and instructive, so be sure to pack this book in your bag for your intercultural research journey!’ -- Margaret Shaffer, University of Oklahoma, US‘I can highly recommend the Field Guide to Intercultural Research to PhD students and academics alike. The edited book is an excellent collection of highly experienced field researchers from around the world who share their experiences of dealing with cultural challenges in the field. The Field Guide ties discussions about fieldwork, methodological debates and various theoretical perspectives together with the practical aspects of doing research in the field. Particularly valuable are the author's recommendations, which are helpful for ensuring success with field based projects, and to highlight the different types of complexity involved when conducting fieldwork in a range of different countries.’ -- Lailani L. Alcantara, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan‘Intercultural research is arguably the most important frontier in business and management research. As protectionism and global decoupling strengthen, so does the need to test and explore the validity of ideas across contexts. This book offers a state-of-the-art toolbox to address the important issues without stumbling into common traps. An important step onwards from the dominance of WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich & democratic) theory builders.’ -- Jan Ketil Arnulf, BI Norwegian Business School, Norway‘This comprehensive edited volume brings together first-hand experiences of fieldwork undertaken by an international community of scholars. Grounded in the tradition of anthropology, the authors show the beauty - as well as the complexity – of translating cultural meanings across contexts and audiences. The book provides a captive read to scholars, who undertake intercultural research themselves or who serve as supervisors of such research. I can wholeheartedly recommend this field guide.’ -- Rebecca Piekkari, Aalto University, Finland’The Field Guide to Intercultural Research contains a plethora of practical, insightful, and wise advice gleaned from scholars who have spent their careers engaged in intercultural research projects. The book is an important contribution to the field and will greatly benefit doctoral students, fledgling scholars, and experienced intercultural scholars alike. -- - Mark E. Mendenhall, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface: some musings on fieldwork in a business context xxiv Malcolm Chapman 1 Introduction: following the researchers into the field 1 David S. A. Guttormsen, Jakob Lauring and Malcolm Chapman PART I PRACTICAL THEMES 2 Using grounded theory in an African business context 14 W. Travis Selmier II and Aloysius Newenham-Kahindi 3 Intercultural survey research: challenges and suggested solutions 29 Anne-Wil Harzing, B. Sebastian Reiche and Markus Pudelko 4 Interviewing global elites 41 William S. Harvey 5 Survey-based research in remote Indigenous communities: considerations for methods 54 Indigo Holcombe-James and Ellie Rennie 6 Methodological reflections on researching ethnic business in Southern Europe: experiences from the field 68 Gunhild Odden 7 Overcoming challenges in intercultural interviewing: the role of intercultural training for early-career researchers 81 Ritam Garg and Petra Poljsak-Rosinski 8 Coding intercultural fieldwork data: a hands-on approach 93 Mai Skjøtt Linneberg and Steffen Korsgaard 9 Some practical advice on collecting qualitative data: outline of a fieldwork process 106 Jakob Lauring and Charlotte Jonasson 10 Unlocking the affordances of digital technology in qualitative research 119 Marta Jackowska PART II THEORETICAL THEMES 11 Reflections on an intercultural (research) life 135 Bruce W. Stening 12 Doing field work in culturally hybrid locations 147 Mette Zølner 13 Researching religion in organizations: key issues and strategies 157 Christopher Richardson 14 Operationalizing ‘culture’ when conducting cross-cultural fieldwork: the case of Germany and South Africa 166 Badri Zolfaghari 15 Academic disciplines have cultures, too: intercultural challenges for interdisciplinary researchers in the field 178 David S. A. Guttormsen, Petra Poljsak-Rosinski, Htwe Htwe Thein, Trifon Pavkov, Katarina Brkovic and Michael Gillan 16 Dilemmas with multiple social identities in the field of international development 193 Masumi Owa 17 Strategies to survive on foreign turf: experience sharing and reflections from two apparent aliens in the field 204 Annelise Ly and Ingrid Onarheim Spjeldnæs 18 ‘Inside-out’: race, role and relations in intercultural fieldwork 216 Charlotte Jonasson, Jakob Lauring and David S. A. Guttormsen 19 Intercultural challenges of ‘rapport’ in French–German organizational field research – insights from a binational research tandem 229 Christoph Barmeyer and Eric Davoine PART III REGIONAL THEMES 20 Cultural considerations and qualitative research within an African context 243 Nomusa Benita Mazonde 21 Navigating the realities of intercultural research in Sub-Saharan Africa: insights from Nigeria 255 Adebukola E. Oyewunmi, Stephen I. Ukenna and Ebes Esho 22 The challenges of conducting field studies in China 269 Anna Shostya, Moshe Banai and Joseph C. Morreale 23 Challenges and promoters during international fieldwork in Lebanon 287 Hana Abdo, Amélie Artis and Anne Bartel-Radic 24 Intersectional challenges of conducting qualitative research in the Middle East 295 Maranda Ridgway and Fiona Robson 25 Crossing borders, traversing cultures and mediating identities: a reflection on fieldwork conducted in the Arab Gulf 310 Sarina Theys 26 Doing qualitative field research in Vietnam 321 Thi My Hanh Huynh and Anne Bartel-Radic 27 Investigating the worldview of professionals: reflections on the challenges of researching in the Thai culture 329 Astrid Kainzbauer and Brian Hunt Afterword 340 Fiona Moore Index

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Book SynopsisIn an era marked by unparalleled global challenges in the talent landscape, this book acts as an essential guide to the complexity of talent flows. It sheds light on the many important facets of international talent management, from research funding to intra-company transfers.This title contains one or more Open Access chapters.

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Book SynopsisCases on Born Globals brings together a wealth of case studies covering a range of industries and countries on emerging firms known as ‘Born Globals’ that seek to enter international markets immediately upon creation. Bringing together 11 key cases, Erik Rasmussen highlights how these firms have been increasing in number over the last 20 years. He further explores the speed of their growth, the challenges experienced and likely future prognoses. The book also discusses whether early internationalisation could be advantageous to entrepreneurial firms by linking up to other more prominent firms and thereby creating a greater reach for the newly-created firms. Key Features: Broad span of cases with global reach Showcasing different themes of Born Global research Discussion questions and assignments provided, together with further reading Providing expert guidance on how to apply theoretical concepts and models, this will be an excellent resource for teachers and students of international entrepreneurship, internationalisation and international business.Trade Review‘This welcome collection of case studies by Erik S. Rasmussen and colleagues marks a 30 year history of research on the “Born Global” firm. First described by Rennie (1993) from a study in Australia, the field now spans several strands of thought that differently explain the early and rapid nature of internationalisation by firms known as e.g. Born Globals, rapid internationalisers and international new ventures. This book takes a fresh look at a diverse set of Born Global cases including Cirque du Soleil, medical cannabis, footwear and digital technology stemming from countries including Canada, Italy and Turkey. The cases are bound to stimulate discussion, in both practice and theory in the classroom and beyond. Each case is accompanied by questions, additional information sources and key references.’ -- Marian V. Jones, University of Sheffield, UK‘The book is timely and much needed. The attention around Born Global firms has grown in the last three decades, but what has been missing so far is a collection of cases capable of bridging theory and practice. Another key strength of the book lies in the variety of cases, across diverse countries and typologies of businesses, well-written by expert authors.’ -- Antonella Zucchella, University of Pavia, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: Preface xiv Eric S. Rasmussen Table of cases xxiv 1 The show’s over at Cirque du Soleil 1 Étienne Desfossés and Félix-Antoine Chavanelle 2 Born Globals or born nomads? The case of medical cannabis producers in Denmark 15 Ulrik Nielsen 3 GASTECH, a French born-again global firm 24 Pierre-Louis Meuric, Véronique Favre-Bonté and Charles Aymard 4 CLOUDTECH, how to grow a Born Global firm 40 Pierre-Louis Meuric, Véronique Favre-Bonté and Charles Aymard 5 A decacorn in on-demand delivery: the case of Getir from Turkey 56 Rifat Kamasak, Deniz Palalar Alkan, Berk Kucukaltan and Mustafa F. Özbilgin 6 From dying SME to re-born global to multinational: Vendlet 74 Nicolaj Hannesbo Petersen 7 Reinventing the footwear industry: the role of digital technologies in the market development strategy of an Italian Born Global firm 84 Giorgia Masili, Alessio Travasi and Fabio Musso 8 The digitalisation of internationalisation activities: is social media the next international entrepreneurial opportunity recognition tool for Born Globals? 97 Emmanuel Kusi Appiah 9 The influence of decision-making logic on the internationalisation of Born Globals: Bolt 112 Tairi Leis 10 Cabaïa: can an eco-branding sustainability strategy foster the internationalisation of a Born Global? 130 Véronique Boulocher-Passet, Peter Daly and Sabine Ruaud 11 Boris & Rufus: hotspot on screen and costs on the backyard 146 Sílvio Luís de Vasconcellos, Clarice Zimmermann and Gérson Tontini

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Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. Addressing the intersection between the fields of international business and entrepreneurship, this topical Research Agenda wholly encapsulates the multi-dimensional nature of international entrepreneurship. It provides essential insight into themes for future research alongside their practical implications. This crucial Research Agenda proposes a fully up-to-date definition for international entrepreneurship, discussing how particular new ventures may be effective in assessing factors such as the abilities of firms to collaborate and solve problems. Authors offer significant insight into contemporary topics within the study of international entrepreneurship, including the effects of digital technology on market strategy and post-pandemic entrepreneurial undertakings. Those studying international business, marketing and entrepreneurship will find this Research Agenda to be hugely beneficial. Due to its use of exemplar cases, entrepreneurs of new business ventures will benefit from its practical applicability.Trade Review‘A timely, insightful book for all interested in the research, pedagogy and practice of international entrepreneurship (IE). Editors Felzensztein and Fuerst outline an impactful research agenda for the field with each chapter providing a unique perspective on some of the most important IE research questions of the post-COVID era.’ -- Professor Martina Musteen, San Diego State University, US‘While the field of international entrepreneurship has grown over the past few decades, there is still much work to do to address the ever-changing grand challenges of our time. This must-read collection of articles provides a comprehensive overview and path for moving the field forward.’ -- Professor Stephanie Fernhaber, Butler University, US‘This research book constitutes a very timely and highly relevant input to the academic studies of International Entrepreneurship. The book centers around the research areas of IE; Founders, Firm and Environment (Madsen et al 1997) and brings in the newest progress in the field. The book presents interesting viewpoints as to different kinds of International New Ventures/Born Globals and research insights about Entry Modes, Learning and Internationalization processes. The book advances the view of network processes, sustainability, and digitalization. As a contribution to the UN SDGs has a pivot chapter on Internationalizing new ventures from emerging markets.’ -- Professor Per Servais, Linnaeus School of Business & Economics. Distinguished professor, Voxen University, IndiaTable of ContentsContents: 1 A research agenda for international entrepreneurship 1 Sascha Fuerst and Christian Felzensztein 2 The born global phenomenon: A review of process research 15 Stine Øyna 3 Learning in incrementally and rapidly internationalizing firms: a review of the literature and propositions 55 Juan M. Pellegrino and Rod B. McNaughton 4 Typology for strategizing in international new ventures 91 Eyal Benjamin and Eli Gimmon 5 Scaling and scalability in volatile global markets: An exploratory study of rapidly internationalizing Finnish SMEs 117 Jani Mäkelä, Niina Nummela, and Eriikka Paavilainen-Mäntymäki 6 International entrepreneurship, inter-firm collaboration and export capability development 143 James M. Crick and David Crick 7 The government as an effectual stakeholder in the entrepreneurial co-creation of markets for emerging technologies: the case of Rocket Lab 165 Jonathan Van Mumford and Peter John Mumford 8 Surviving the jungle or driving the change: International entrepreneurs as agents in institutional change 193 Eini Haaja, Anna Karhu, and Eriikka Paavilainen-Mäntymäki 9 International entrepreneurial marketing in the digital era 215 Man Yang and Lasse Torkkeli 10 Entrepreneurial perception and intention: The influence of networks on Spanish SMEs’ intention to internationalize towards China 235 Yang Yang, Rosario Andreu, and Laura Rienda 11 Ethnic profiling of luxury goods consumers in Southeast Asia: New insights in the international entrepreneurship approach 259 Massimo Ferdinandi and Manuela Presutti 12 Institutions and internationalization of SMEs in an emerging African economy: The moderating role of sustainable entrepreneurship 287 Adeniyi Damilola Olarewaju, Sunday Abayomi Adebisi, Olusoji James George, and Lizbeth Alicia Gonzalez-Tamayo Index

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Book SynopsisGlobalization: A Multi-Dimensional System provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex process of globalization and how it impacts nations, organizations and individuals who operate in its environment. C. Gopinath addresses why some nations welcome its benefits whilst others seek protection from it and provides an insightful look into arguments for and against globalization. Highlighting important updated content on the topic, this new edition: Takes a comprehensive multidisciplinary view of globalization within five domains: economy, politics, social, business and physical Discusses underlying theories and provides a framework for step-by-step analyses of global issues from a systems perspective Enhanced chapters provide notes and definitions to help reinforce key items and include several examples of contemporary events and issues as illustrations Instructors’ website includes PowerPoint slides, test bank and guidelines for case discussion and projects. This all-encompassing fourth edition will be an excellent resource for sociology, business and management students. The book will also provide an illustrative reference to practitioners in international economics, international relations and cross-cultural management.Trade Review‘Now in its fourth edition delivers even more stunning material on how globalization continues to shape our lives and livelihoods.’ -- Mauro F. Guillén, author of Rude Awakening: Threats to the Global Liberal Order‘Gopinath brilliantly connects the present with history through rich, recent examples of the impact of interactions across the world. Insights from the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, enhance his pragmatic framework, rooted in systems thinking, that analyzes the forces of globalization and its facets. An entertaining and thought-provoking read, Gopinath offers much to both scholars and curious practitioners of international management.’ -- Sri Zaheer, University of Minnesota, US‘How timely! C. Gopinath’s Globalization is destined to be widely read and debated in this great age of globalization (or de-globalization – depending on your point of view).’ -- Mike Peng, University of Texas at Dallas, US and author ofGlobal Business and Global StrategyTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction to globalization: a multi-dimensional system 2. What is new about globalization? 3. Taking a systems view 4. Preserving cultural diversity 5. Collaborations and disaffections: a search for identity 6. Economic development and poverty 7. Global business influences 8. Management philosophies and practices 9. It is one planet 10. Moving to a multi-polar world 11. Looking ahead Appendix A Global garments supply chain: a case from Bangladesh Appendix B Covid-19: global disruption Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisGlobalization: A Multi-Dimensional System provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex process of globalization and how it impacts nations, organizations and individuals who operate in its environment. C. Gopinath addresses why some nations welcome its benefits whilst others seek protection from it and provides an insightful look into arguments for and against globalization. Highlighting important updated content on the topic, this new edition: Takes a comprehensive multidisciplinary view of globalization within five domains: economy, politics, social, business and physical Discusses underlying theories and provides a framework for step-by-step analyses of global issues from a systems perspective Enhanced chapters provide notes and definitions to help reinforce key items and include several examples of contemporary events and issues as illustrations Instructors’ website includes PowerPoint slides, test bank and guidelines for case discussion and projects. This all-encompassing fourth edition will be an excellent resource for sociology, business and management students. The book will also provide an illustrative reference to practitioners in international economics, international relations and cross-cultural management.Trade Review‘Now in its fourth edition delivers even more stunning material on how globalization continues to shape our lives and livelihoods.’ -- Mauro F. Guillén, author of Rude Awakening: Threats to the Global Liberal Order‘Gopinath brilliantly connects the present with history through rich, recent examples of the impact of interactions across the world. Insights from the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, enhance his pragmatic framework, rooted in systems thinking, that analyzes the forces of globalization and its facets. An entertaining and thought-provoking read, Gopinath offers much to both scholars and curious practitioners of international management.’ -- Sri Zaheer, University of Minnesota, US‘How timely! C. Gopinath’s Globalization is destined to be widely read and debated in this great age of globalization (or de-globalization – depending on your point of view).’ -- Mike Peng, University of Texas at Dallas, US and author ofGlobal Business and Global StrategyTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction to globalization: a multi-dimensional system 2. What is new about globalization? 3. Taking a systems view 4. Preserving cultural diversity 5. Collaborations and disaffections: a search for identity 6. Economic development and poverty 7. Global business influences 8. Management philosophies and practices 9. It is one planet 10. Moving to a multi-polar world 11. Looking ahead Appendix A Global garments supply chain: a case from Bangladesh Appendix B Covid-19: global disruption Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis Encyclopedia presents a wide range of concepts across key themes in the dynamic field of cross-cultural management, including cultural awareness, identity, and diversity. Written by eminent scholars from across the globe, entries include summaries, commentaries, and new perspectives on both theory and research.

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Book SynopsisIslamic Social Finance provides an introduction to the Waqf system, which has played a significant socio-economic role throughout the history of Islamic civilization. In a contemporary framework, Waqf creates new networks between micro-entrepreneurs, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), and entrepreneurship through voluntary donations made by individuals in a society. In other contexts, Waqf supports the financial system and contributes to the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs).The authors explore the relationship between the roles Waqf plays in realizing the SDGs, its contributions in many sectors of the economy, and the Waqf practices among the Southeast Asia countries, particularly Malaysia. They highlight the existing Waqf models and framework that have been used by many countries for entrepreneurship that can be used or adapted for the benefits of SMEs.This book is a comprehensive overview for academics, postgraduate students, entrepreneurs, and policy makers who wish to understand how Waqf can contribute to the economic progress of individuals and society at large.Trade Review‘The merits of Waqf Islamic endowments have been rediscovered in recent years and they are now found world-wide wherever there are Muslim communities. It is the adaptability of Waqf, including the ability to change the share of benefactors, which has encouraged many to become founders. Of particular interest is the experience of Southeast Asia, a focus of this book, from which lessons can be learnt.’ -- Rodney Wilson, Durham University, UK‘The authors provide a comprehensive overview of the importance of Waqf financing to MSEs. In a post COVID-19 world, a wide array of economic solutions is needed to support entrepreneurs as economies recover from the devastating global pandemic. Situating this need within the global economy, the authors provide case examples from Malaysia and Indonesia, primarily, to support their argument. A very compelling and important look into ways socially conscious financial options can build back stronger economies.’ -- Karen Hunt Ahmed, Nashville International Academy, US‘Being one of the “purest” Islamic Finance branches, Waqf indeed could contribute enormously to achieving SDGs, such as eliminating poverty, reducing income inequality and other goals. In this book, Waqf, or to be exact contemporary Waqf, in the dynamic global scene, is presented in an interesting and clear way. The book demonstrates how it is able to help SMEs to not only grow and be sustainable, but also contribute to the economic growth of the nation, and strengthening of the society.’ -- Baharom Abdul Hamid, INCEIF University, Malaysia‘I highly recommend this book to academicians, practitioners, and policymakers to shape the post-pandemic landscape of Waqf and SMEs. The fascinating about this book is the way the authors present waqf roles in different sectors such as agriculture, education, tourism etc. and synthesizing it with capital market instruments such as REITS and stocks, promoting social development and sustainability.’ -- Raditya Sukmana, Universitas Airlangga, IndonesiaTable of ContentsContents: Forewords Introduction to Islamic Social Finance 1. The concept of waqf 2. The role of waqf in sustainable economic development 3. Waqf contributions to sectors 4. Exploring waqf practices in Southeast Asia 5. Waqf development in Malaysia 6. Waqf for small and medium enterprises Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe New Era of Global Services is the result of interviews with more than seventy international leaders. The results show that in the coming years, Global Services will tend to grow in business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C), peer-to-peer (P2P), an in particular peer-to-business (P2B) relationships. Deciding on locations will be a more flexible process that may include different countries, cities, and even the cloud (virtual sourcing). Therefore, an increase in delocalizing options (multi-sourcing) is expected. As a result, global labour arbitrage will create opportunities not only for secondary cities but also for cells and individuals with outstanding talents and appropriate telecommunication infrastructures. This, in turn, will foster the flourishing of companies with neither human resources of their own, nor a physical presence in a specific location. Author Javier Peña Capobianco makes a compelling case that over the coming twenty years, the companies that thrive will be those which not only embrace technology, but also generate disruptive business models in an authentic digital transformation process. However, only those who place people and their environment at the centre of their business plans will achieve true success. This is an important book for anyone involved in Global Services, as well as business students, entrepreneurs, C-suite professionals, policy makers and business academicians.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Introduction Chapter 1. Importance Chapter 2. A New Framework for a New Model Chapter 3. The Keys to Successful Ventures in the Future Chapter 4. Social Changes that will Consolidate the Model Chapter 5. How is an Ecosystem for Global Services Generated? Chapter 6. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the increasing pace and impact of climate change have brought significant new challenges to leaders of nations, organizations, and professions. These events have changed the way we work, trade and live our lives. They have also changed the expectations on how our leaders must communicate. Stakeholders now expect leaders to have a clear and transparent position on all the key areas that matter most to them. The Art of Leadership through Public Relations: The Future of Effective Communication is designed to address those changed expectations by asking the questions that communications professionals and industry leaders will need to be able to answer in the next 20 years. Public Relations expert Patrik Schober has assembled a cadre of icons of the PR industry who act as part expert and part futurologist, to provide expert advice and enable leaders to be prepared to meet their most important communications and business challenges. The Foreword of the book is written by Francis Ingham, Director General of the PRCA, and Chief Executive of the International Communications Consultancy Organisation.Table of ContentsForeword; Francis Ingham Introduction. Introduction Chapter 1. What will an Authentic Communicator look like in the Future? Chapter 2. How will Organizations gain the most Credibility in the Future? Chapter 3. Is Journalism the next big thing? Chapter 4. How do you ensure that you use the most effective Communication Channels to Achieve Leadership? Chapter 5. How will you ensure Every Cent you Spend Turns into a Leadership Dollar? Chapter 6. How to Satisfy Stakeholders' Desire to Save the World? Chapter 7. How to make your Workplace so Inspiring that it Attracts and Retains the Best Talent? Chapter 8. How will AI Change your Potential for Leadership? Chapter 9. Which Processes will you need to Change or Eliminate to Deliver More Value with Less Effort? Conclusion. Conclusion: True Communications Professionals will help prepare their Organisation to lead in the Future

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Book SynopsisIn this revised second edition, Hans Jansson develops and applies an international business and marketing strategy framework to contemporary complex global markets. This cutting-edge textbook explores the major challenges associated with doing business in complex and turbulent emerging markets, stressing the strategic importance of the natural environment. Taking a holistic perspective that integrates stakeholder and shareholder views, this textbook employs an innovative network institutional framework to achieve sustainable competitive advantages by creating economic, social and ecological values with stakeholders. This updated edition includes: The international network strategy (INS), offering a framework for connecting MNCs and multinational exporters with parties in new economic, social and natural environments, and the international matching strategy (IMS), dealing with how MNCs achieve legitimacy An overview of the historical development of the supranational environment, structured as three waves of the internationalization of firms, including the integration of foreign direct investment into the global value chain Dedicated chapters outlining the development of research on international business, strategy, marketing, networks and institutions A methodology for analysing the institutional context of foreign local markets. Insightful and enlightening, this textbook is ideal for postgraduate students of international business, strategy and marketing. This book will also offer frameworks and strategic tools for managers, consultants and practitioners confronting strategic issues in complex markets.Trade Review‘International Business Strategy in Complex Markets is a thorough study of how European multinationals located in mature markets have managed to enter complex emerging markets and how they have solved various problems.’ -- Tiia Vissak, Journal of East European Management StudiesTable of ContentsContents: PART I THE SOCIETAL PERSPECTIVE 1 A network institutional approach to international business strategy PART II THE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 2 The Third wave of internationalization of firms 3 Assessing emerging markets PART III RESEARCH HISTORY 4 Historical overview of international business research PART IV INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGY 5 International business strategy determined 6 The international business strategy model PART V THE NETWORK VIEW 7 The network view of international business strategy 8 International network strategy in industrial markets 9 International networking processes 10 Entry strategy of multinational exporters PART VI THE INSTITUTIONAL VIEW 11 The institutional view 12 Analyzing external institutional contexts 13 International matching strategy PART VII INS + IMS = IBS 14 International stakeholder strategic management 15 International business strategy towards government 16 Evaluation and change of international business strategy PART VIII Appendix The institutional view: Theoretical background Index

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