International business Books

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xiii Introduction 1 1 Welcome to America 11 Case Study: MediaCom (Colombia) 18 2 Why the United States? 23 Case Study: Rokt (Australia) 35 3 Land of Dreams 45 Case Study: Three American Dreams 52 Jordi Muñoz (Mexico) 52 Pooja Mahajan (India) 54 Pierre Gervois (France) 55 4 Plan for Success 61 Spotlight: White Claw (Canada) 68 Case Study: Too Good to Go (Denmark) 73 5 Timing Is Everything 79 Case Study: Menck Fenster (Germany) 91 6 Where to Play 97 Case Study: Renson (Belgium) 113 7 Make It Legal 117 Case Study: Pillow Partners (Scotland) 132 8 Financing U.S. Expansion 139 Case Study: Alpina Foods (Colombia) 152 9 Understanding Americans 159 Case Study: Tesco (U.K.) 175 10 Building Teams and Navigating Visas 181 Spotlight: Eataly (Italy) 186 Case Study: Petplan (U.K.) 194 11 Establishing Market Presence 201 Spotlight: MediaMint (India) 212 Case Study: Hyundai (South Korea) 216 Appendixes A. Go-to-U.S. Market Readiness Checklist 221 B. Startup in U.S. Readiness Checklist 225 C. Legal Checklist 229 Glossary 233 About the Author 239 Index 241

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Book SynopsisThis powerful book shows how poor countries can ignite growth without waitingfor global action or the creation of ideal local conditions.Trade Review"Shortlisted for the 2018 Africa-Asia ICAS Book Prize, International Convention of Asia Scholars and Association for Asian Studies in Africa"

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Book SynopsisThe Butterfly Defect addresses the widening gap between the new systemic risks generated by globalization and their effective management. It shows how the dynamics of turbo-charged globalization has the potential and power to destabilize our societies. Drawing on the latest insights from a wide variety of disciplines, Ian Goldin and Mike MariathasaTrade ReviewFinalist for the 2015 Estoril Global Issues Distinguished Book Prize "[The authors demonstrate] that the increasing interconnectedness of the world makes the world's economics, infrastructure, health and social conditions behave [as] an interconnected meteorological system. The next big crisis will be of unexpected origin."--Professor Rober J. Shiller, Wall Street Journal "This is an important and thought-provoking book."--Shawn Donnan, Financial Times "This book covers many different sectors and points out that globalization brings opportunities as well as threats; readers from diverse professional and academic backgrounds will gain insights."--Library Journal "The arguments put forward are cohesive and coherent with well-constructed logical chapters, good, well thought out examples and jargon free language... Upon reflection of this book, I was left with a clear and defined picture of how systemic risk effects systems and how globalization inherently increases these risks."--Jason Paul Stansbie, Leonardo Reviews "Although the authors' prose is clear and unburdened by jargon, the nature of the topic means this is not a light read. But it will reward the persistent. The issues they raise, and the interconnections they identify, are such that specialists will come away with a deeper understanding of the risks involved in each of the specific fields they cover... To paraphrase John F. Kennedy, this book should be widely read not because it is easy, but because it is hard."--Survival Global Politics and Strategy "In this context of uncertainty about the future of globalization, the book is a very timely intervention, as it focuses exactly on the risks created by the process of globalization itself. The authors have formidable expertise."--Dariusz Wojcik, Journal of Economic Geography "A timely addition to the nascent literature on CT-inspired methods and models... Bound to trigger debate and invite (if not beckon) its readers to pursue further the ideas discussed on its pages."--Emilian Kavalski, Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsList of Boxes, Illustrations, and Tables ix Preface xiii Acknowledgments xvii Introduction 1 1 Globalization and Risk in the Twenty-First Century 9 Globalization and Integration 10 Global Connectivity and Complex Systems 13 Globalization and the Changing Nature of Risk 23 Globalization: A Double-Edged Sword 30 The Way Forward 33 2 The Financial Sector 36 with Co-Pierre Georg and Tiffany Vogel The Financial Crisis of 2007/2008 37 Financial Globalization in the Twenty-First Century 39 Complexity and Systemic Risk 54 Global Financial Governance 60 Lessons for the Financial Sector 64 3 Supply Chain Risks 70 Global Supply Chains 72 Supply Chain Risk 79 From Management of Risk to Risk Management 90 Lessons for Supply Chain Management 95 4 Infrastructure Risks 100 Transportation 101 Energy 105 The Internet 112 Lessons for Global Infrastructure 120 5 Ecological Risks 123 The Nature of Environmental Risk 124 Risks from the Environment 129 Risks to the Environment 133 Can Globalization Be Good for the Environment? 138 The Export of Pollution 139 Lessons for Managing Environmental Risk 141 6 Pandemics and Health Risks 144 Pandemic Risk 145 Globalization and Health Risks 147 Case Studies 150 Noninfectious Diseases 159 Global Cooperation and Disease Control 160 Lessons from Pandemic Management 164 7 Inequality and Social Risks 168 Global Integration and Inequality 169 The Channels of Inequality 180 The Risks of Inequality 181 Lessons for Challenging Global Inequalities 195 8 Managing Systemic Risk 198 Moving Forward, Not Backward 200 Confronting a New Challenge? 202 The Need to Reform Global Governance 206 Why Reform Has Been So Sluggish 209 Lessons for Global Policy Reform 212 Managing Systemic Risk 219 Notes 221 References 257 Index 285

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Book SynopsisThe Wealth of Nationsby Adam SmithIt is symbolic that Adam Smith’s masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of Independence. In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet stood up for the little guy. The Wealth of Nations provided the first--and still the most eloquent--integrated description of the workings of a market economy.The result of Smith’s efforts is a witty, highly readable work of genius filled with prescient theories that form the basis of a thriving capitalist system. This unabridged edition offers the modern reader a fresh look at a timeless and seminal work that revolutionized the way governments and individuals view the creation and dispersion of wea

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Book SynopsisTransnational Management provides an integrated conceptual framework to guide students and instructors through the challenges facing enterprises operating in today''s complex worldwide environment. Through text narrative and cases, the authors skillfully examine the development of strategy, organizational capabilities and management roles, and responsibilities for managing effectively across national boundaries. The key concepts are developed in eight chapters supplemented by practical case studies from world-leading case writers. All chapters have been revised and updated for this ninth edition to reflect the latest thinking in transnational management while retaining the book''s strong integrated conceptual framework. Nineteen new cases have been added and thirteen classics are retained. Recommended academic and practitioner readings have been updated for each chapter. A full range of online support materials include detailed case teaching notes, comprehensive lecture slides and a test bank. Suitable for MBA, executive education, and senior undergraduate students studying courses such as international management, international business or global strategy.

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Book SynopsisNegotiating Globally gives managers a basic reference for learning how to negotiate successfully across boundaries of national culture. Rather than centering on country-specific protocol and customs, this third edition of the popular book provides a general framework to help negotiators anticipate and manage cultural differences.Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xix The Author xxvii 1. Negotiation Basics 1 2. Culture and Negotiation 25 3. Culture and Strategy for Negotiating Deals 49 4. Resolving Disputes 81 5. Negotiating in Teams 117 6. Social Dilemmas 159 7. Negotiations Between Governments and Foreign Direct Investors 187 8. Will the World Adjust, or Must You? 215 Notes 227 Glossary 263 Name Index 273 Subject Index 281

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFascinating. . . . Political economist and blogger Veseth examines the wine world and analyzes its historical and present-day factors from the small to the large along with their potential impact on wine's future. He structures his overall argument into three major 'flights,' or selection of wines for tasting, the first being the effects of globalization. Looking at expansionist politics and economics, he examines retailing policies in domestic markets such as England, Germany, and the U.S. Veseth turns to the wine drinking market and its evolution, and the ever-expanding influence of wine criticism on both in the face of the rapid changes in bulk production. The last part of his analysis looks at terroir and the potential effect of climate change. . . . Veseth's analysis is provocative. * Publishers Weekly *Seeking to view the global wine trade through an economist's lens, Veseth (international political economy, Univ. of Puget Sound; Globaloney: Unraveling the Myths of Globalization) takes readers through an engaging examination of international wine markets and the impact of consumers. Veseth carefully explains the construction of stores' wine walls, including the psychological, physiological, and economic impact of the placement of wines on them (think of reaching up for the 'top shelf'). Also included is an analysis and breakdown of the wine consumer market into distinctive groups, such as 'Satisfied Sippers,' 'Image Seekers,' and 'Wine Enthusiasts.' Veseth's basic premise is that the modern, globalized market now pits mass-made bargain wines against stuffy, epicurean standbys, creating limitless choices for certain types of consumers and turning the traditional model for what drives industry sales on its head. VERDICT This book will interest not only oenophiles but also general readers following the global economy or market analysis. * Library Journal *This is a serious book about the future of the wine industry that does not take itself too seriously. The writing of wine experts has long been lampooned for its pretension and incomprehensibility to the layperson. Veseth (economics, Univ. of Puget Sound) avoids these traps, although readers disdaining puns may wish he had not. He has produced an accessible, insightful book that shows he obviously has both intellectual understanding of and emotional attachment to the topic. His main intent is to address the potential benefits and dangers of various developments in the wine industry. Has globalization meant more choices at affordable prices or the homogenization of the choices facing consumers? How will climate change impact the traditional wine centers in Europe and the newly established regions in the New World? Will competition divide the market into a broad base of cheap wine in cardboard boxes for the masses and traditional wines costing thousands of dollars per bottle for a few elites? Veseth maintains his optimism, even if the prevailing mood is more dismal, and his optimism should be infectious for both wine lovers and those simply looking for an informative, entertaining book about the economics of a particular market. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels. * CHOICE *Wine is, first and foremost, a business, though the nuts and bolts of economic survival rarely make for good reading. Enter Mike Veseth, who brings the mind of a trained academic and the writing talent of a veteran blogger to this fascinating exploration of the macroeconomic forces shaping the global wine industry. He knows his subject inside and out, and after reading Wine Wars you will have a deeper understanding of the major trends that are shaping not only the business of wine but the actual flavors of the wines you drink. -- Paul Gregutt, columnist, blogger, and author of Washington Wines & Wineries: The Essential GuideIf we are what we drink, Mike Veseth knows the reasons have as much to do with market forces as mouthfeel. He is as at home with a winery's annual report as a vintner's tasting notes, and this delightfully unstuffy tour of the modern wine industry will fascinate anyone who wants to understand how business works today. -- Sasha Issenberg, author of The Sushi Economy: Globalization and the Making of a Modern DelicacyIn the fine tradition of insightful and accessible bestsellers like Freakonomics and The World Is Flat, Wine Wars provides a valuable service to wine enthusiasts everywhere. By combining a clear-eyed economist's point of view with globalization expertise, Veseth offers an insightful and accessible survey that will give readers an understanding not only of what's in the glass, but also how it got there, and what the future may hold as the borders of the global wine village draw closer. This is an important work and a fun read, too. -- Jeff Lefevere, writer, Goodgrape.comMike Veseth’s Wine Wars is broader than simply a book on the economics of wine, but it definitely looks at the trends that shaped the global wine industry as it has become today from an economist’s perspective. . . . These stories are fascinating and informative. . . . Anyone with an intellectual curiosity as to how all the factors came together to produce the wines available to us today will find much in Wine Wars to satisfy that curiosity. * New York Journal of Books *Written by a wine economics expert who lives in Washington, this book provides fascinating history on the globalization of the wine industry—and why that is not necessarily a bad thing. Veseth convincingly makes arguments for why inexpensive wine is not a problem and why the wine world is unlikely to collapse on itself. All in all, it is a comprehensive, well-written and glass-half-full book. Frankly, I learned a great deal about wine, how it is made and the history of many wine regions. I learned a great deal about the Chinese market, as well as the problems going on in France and Australia. This was a hugely entertaining and valuable read. * Goodreads *Of all the wine blogs in the wide, wide blogosphere, one that I look forward to reading the most is Mike Veseth’s Wine Economist. There’s nothing else quite like it. . . . As of this month, Professor Veseth’s thoughts are available in long form. He’s just published a book entitled Wine Wars in which he tackles economic forces as diverse as Two Buck Chuck (he’s a fan), the oft-debated descent of 'real' wine into 'McWine,' and much else. It’s more business book than guide to wine—but students of wine as well as the economy will find much to enlighten and even entertain, thanks to Professor Veseth’s readable style. * The Wall Street Journal *A clear-eyed and expansive take on globalism and big business in wine. It's a welcome addition to the wine book shelf. . . . For many writers, the wine business is handled as a dry, academic subject, but in the hands of Veseth (like Perdue before him) it's interesting and zippy reading (bordering on a fun vacation read) and an incredibly helpful primer for not only the newly wine interested to help them understand the wine wall at their grocery store, but also savvy veterans who have, perhaps, focused their learning in specific regions, not looking at the wine world in totality and from a business perspective. * Good Grape *Wine Wars is no dry textbook. Rather, it's a well-written story about what is—and isn't—happening to the world of wine. Every wine lover will find the stories and history of what is in their glass fascinating. * The News Tribune *Should wine be a beverage for everyone, or should it be an artisanally nurtured nectar, whose pleasures are available only to those with sophisticated noses and the deepest pockets? Veseth documents how these two contradictory approaches dictate what wines appear on shop shelves. The apotheosis of wine-for-all is the famous 'Two Buck Chuck,' a wine made ubiquitous in America by a German-owned chain of stores. At the same time that a mass market for wine has burgeoned, newly knowledgeable consumers have become increasingly aware of 'terroir,' the unique characteristics that come from wine grapes grown in specific soils and carefully bottled and aged to bring out their most distinctive and subtle qualities. Nevertheless, outsize profits lure vintners to make their products attractive to consumers of average taste. The appearance of new markets in China and elsewhere challenges small winemakers to expand or disappear entirely. * Booklist *Veseth takes a sideways look when discussing The Curse of the Blue Nun, The Miracle of Two Buck Chuck, and the Revenge of the Terroirists (the sub-title of the book and the three sections in which is it divided). The first two parts help understand what’s different about shopping for wine at Trader Joe’s and Costco, and that was enough to keep my attention. Veseth is an economist and that’s one of the reasons I subscribe to his blog feed. . . . I wish there were more books like this focused on beer. * Appellation Beer *Mike Veseth has applied his economist’s perspective, his understanding of global affairs, his clear understanding of the business of wine and his crystal clear writing style to assemble one of the best wine books of 2011. . . . Veseth's analysis is thorough, sound and matter-of-fact. This is a well and tightly woven story, well-told by a creative thinker. . . . A fascinating read, this book has pace, humor and insight. * The Winesights Reader *Veseth expertly presents the economic forces that are shaping wine consumption, and he frets about the beverage's future, particularly with the pushback seen by 'terroirists'—people who are obsessive about a wine's 'terroir,' that its identity reflect its unique growing conditions and place. The battle for wine's future isn't only about money, he posits, but also about power struggles between vintners, retailers, and governments. . . . In his artful and sometimes amusing analysis of the 'wars' taking place within the wine world as a result of all these skirmishes. Veseth untangles a complicated issue and provides a cogent summary of an industry's challenges. For anyone who appreciates a good glass of wine—or who's been disappointed by a bad one, despite a high sticker price—Veseth's insights will prove tantalizing. * Foreword Reviews *Economist Mike Veseth is an authority on the global wine market and here presents his view of the three forces shaping the wine world today. . . . Ultimately, his view is optimistic. . . . Any consumer keen to understand how the wine world works—and may develop—will find this a highly readable, comprehensive account. * Decanter *Mike Veseth’s latest book gives an economist’s perspective on the globalization of wine. The conflict he writes about is that between the globalists and the terroirists; between mass-produced and handcrafted wines; between the large multinational corporation and the small, family winery; between the wines that critics love and those that consumers purchase. . . . Fortunately, he doesn’t write like an economist. Anyone familiar with his blog, The Wine Economist, already knows that he writes about wine markets in a way that non-economists can easily understand. Reading the book, I kept thinking about Freakonomics, another popular book [that] uses the principles of economics to explore and explain a variety of social phenomena in a way that anyone can understand. Mike Veseth does the same thing but focused on the wine industry. * I-Winereview Blog *Bottom line . . . this is an informative, well-written, and interesting book that I would recommend to any wine lover interested in what a wine economist has to say. * Wine Berserkers *This book is a lively, globe-trotting treatise. To sum up using wine reviewers' parlance: Wine Wars opens with a witty bouquet and a note of didacticism. On the palate it is well-balanced and juicy, and it has an optimistic finish that lingers. Cheers! * Kitsap Sun *I don't even like wine, and I found Veseth's book lively and engaging. * The Seattle Times *It's said that wine is bottled poetry, but Mike Veseth knows it is also big business. Veseth, a professor of international political economy at the University of Puget Sound in Washington, has pulled together his love of wine and economic sensibilities to write a book that is an interesting, accessible read. Veseth is clearly enthusiastic about both wine and economics, and as a self-proclaimed 'wine economist' he explains the intersection of these interests with verve. It's a quick tour of the field, and for the purposes of his discussion, he sticks to big names and describes the successes of Yellow Tail, Charles Shaw, Blue Nun, Costco, Tesco and even Olive Garden with admiration. As an economist he sees the benefits of globalization, including more choices for consumers and a stabilizing effect for an industry that reacts slowly to changes in supply and demand. * Wine Spectator *Globalization, corporatization, and terroir-ization of the fermented grape juice industry are all uncovered in this unveiling of the dark business side of winemaking by the market-minded yet engaging writer behind WineEconomist.com. . . . [A] gift your wino will love. * Santa Barbara Independent *Spritely written, easy to read and full of information about the history and growth of the global wine industry. . . . While dozens of fine new wineries start up in the U.S. each week and hundreds of wines can now be found on the wine wall of every large grocery store, Veseth worries that most wine drinkers never get past the few McWine makers that rule the industry. . . . He pins his hopes on winemakers he calls terroirists—those who care about the idea that wine should embody the unique tastes, aromas and characters of the place where it was made and the winemakers themselves. He believes many of those new wine drinkers will eventually graduate from lower priced bulk wines to higher priced hand-crafted local wines. Hopefully enough to support a rich and diverse market of wines for every occasion. * The Wenatchee World *Money makes the wine go round, and Wine Wars helps to make sense of it all. . . . Not to spoil the end of the story, but Veseth remains hopeful in the end about the mix of wine dynamics. Despite the seemingly crushing power of global price-cutting and homogenization, he thinks distinctive, even quirky wines have a bright future—in other words, something for everybody. . . . Along the way, his overview of economic forces that have shaped wine's career take the reader on a number of historical excursions and international visits. The treatment is breezy and easygoing. . . . Nonetheless, Veseth does get to some fundamental economic realities behind the surface of wine, and even readers who pay attention to the ups and down of the wine market will learn something. This kind of information may not change the way your next glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc tastes, but it surely will help you understand how it got there. And that, to go back to wine's many wondrous properties, gets us back to the lure of enlightenment. * Vinography: A Wine Blog *There’s never a dull moment in its 225 pages. . . . Certainly if you’re a wine drinker—'oenophile' makes me visualize a trilobite-looking creature—this book provides a valuable education about what you think you’re buying, and who you’re buying it from. Veseth pulls back the curtain on an ongoing 'bargain wine revolution,' talking about the provenance of Trader Joe’s beloved Two Buck Chuck, and how conglomerates without house brands have bought their way into an assortment of once-local brands. * SunBreak *From the get-go you just don't want to put this book down, slaloming as it does informatively through economic and social history, the wine industry, the future, and observations setting the scene for the great battle between the market forces redrawing the world wine map and, as Veseth puts it, 'the terroirists who are trying to stop them.' Veseth . . . writes authoritatively and clearly. . . . This is undoubtedly a fascinating read that will be a treat to most tastes and is one of the books of the year. -- Paul O'Doherty, JancisRobinson.comWine Wars nicely captures the essence of [the] factors affecting the evolution of wine and the agenda for wine economics. The running theme throughout this book is a search for the future of wine. Writing in a brisk and non-technical style, Veseth uses this theme to focus on the competing forces vying for wine’s future. . . . The interrelationships that bring wine to the world are truly international in nature today, and will only become more so in the future. Veseth infuses Wine Wars with stories about these connections and conflicts, and in the process we learn much about the business aspects of wine—in addition to enjoying the narratives that inform the economics. . . . Anyone with an interest in wine and wine economics will enjoy reading Wine Wars. * Journal of Wine Economics *Jubilant. [Mike Veseth] possesses the art of expression: 'Wine Wall,' 'DaVino Code,' 'McWine Conspiracy' and, without doubt one of the best, 'Château Cash Flow.' He is swimming in a palette of colors, which he delights in dampening: Gallo’s famous Red Bicyclette, Yellow Tail, Blue Nun, his favorite White Zinfandel. . . . [His] work involves a veritable global framework and gives one the chance to visit Australia, [or] New Zealand, for example, in great depth. . . . The reality, which Veseth is right to underline, is that behind all the discourse, all the lyrical flights of fancy about the fabulous year, the involvement of generations of vintners and producers, there is always the fundamental question of money, of revenue and of power. * Revue d'économie régionale et urbaine *Wine Wars provides some terrific insights into how and why the wine you see in your local grocery store got there, and why you buy (or don’t) the wine you do. * The News Tribune *In his insightful and amusing new book, Wine Wars, author Veseth explains the complicated world of wine, analyzing its past and predicting its future. . . . This rich volume with peppery overtones is the perfect match for anyone wanting to know more about the business of wine. Recommended. -- Meg Trauner, Ford Library, Fuqua School of Business, Duke UniversityWine Wars by Mike Veseth is a fantastic, witty read that tells the story of wine market trends, like Two-Buck Chuck and Costco. Also, the book discusses globalization and how this affects wine enthusiasts with a ‘rich but overwhelming array of choices.’ * Nooga.com *[A] superb book about the forces shaping the modern wine industry. . . . [R]eplete with interesting tidbits about economic theory, including the way that protectionist policies have led to the production of plonk, while free markets have forced producers to raise the quality of the wine they sell. These are matters that Mr. Veseth devotes considerable time to, and that he explains in clear and elegant prose. He is an economist, to be sure, but he is a writer of considerable skill and his book is not just educational, but engaging and entertaining as well. It’s not just a great book about the wine industry, but a great business book, period. * Project Sunlight—A Winemaker's Education *If a glass of wine followed by a discussion of economics gets your blood boiling, Mike Veseth’s Wine Wars is the book for you. Writing with wit and verve, Mike Veseth, the wine economist, tells the compelling story of the war between the market trends that are redrawing the world wine map and the terroirists who resist them. . . . Veseth has 'grape expectations' that globalization, Two Buck Chuck, and the revenge of the terroirists will uncork a favorable future for wine in an engaging tour-de-force. * Great Wine News *Mike Veseth write about globalization and its effects on the wine industry, citing the popularity of cheap, branded products (Two Buck Chuck, most notably) and the subsequent backlash from “terroirists”- those who believe that a wine should reflect its local soil, culture and climate […] He takes a look at China’s emerging wine business (its output recently surpassed Australia’s) and samples a few glasses from two of its vintners, one the country’s oldest in existence, the other a relative newcomer. * Forbes *Veseth then recounts his own experience on a trip to Friuli in northeastern Italy, a place brutalized by the two world wars, where they have planted a special vineyard of peace using grapes varieties from all around the world. Interestingly, Veseth found that the wine produced from this vineyard, Vino Della Pace (Wine of Peace) wasn’t 'especially distinctive' on the palate, but was memorable for its 'optimistic symbolism.' . . . A few sentences later, 'We longed for the taste of peace when we didn’t have it. Now that we do, we find it a little bland. So we seek out terroir, even if it threatens to divide us once again.' It’s an astoundingly simple way to say something so profound and Veseth nails it perfectly. . . . Maybe there is more to economics than just money. * Wine Country BC *In Wine Wars, Veseth discusses the different forces that shape the world of wine today. If you want to talk about and understand wine markets, this book is essential. * Yahoo Lifestyle *Wine Wars takes us through the global wine business landscape highlighting many issues at play. He [Veseth] sees wine as a broad church, the future undetermined as the different forces battle it out. * Harpers Wine & Spirit *Wine Wars is a fascinating contemporary insight into the predominant market forces of globalization. . . .But Wine Wars is as much a social history of (and insight into) wine consumerism as it is an economic treatise. . . .Put simply, Wine Wars is one of the better, more informative and entertaining wine books I have read for ages. Thankfully, Mike Veseth avoids the miasma of pompous, self-congratulatory drivel that often swirls around wine criticism. So those in the business of wine who have not read it already, should do so now. . . .If Wine Wars was a wine I would rate it at 98/100— great balance and finesse, good body and grip, fine texture and length and a lingering aftertaste that leaves you craving for more. * Wine Business *Table of ContentsPrelude: Grape Expectations? 1. A Tale of Two Glasses 2. Old Bottles, New Wine Flight One: Globalization—Blessing or Curse? 3. The DaVino Code 4. Missionaries, Migrants, and Market Reforms 5. The Masters of Wine 6. Curse of the Blue Nun 7. America’s Hangover Globalization Tasting Flight Two: The Miracle of Two Buck Chuck 8. Martians versus Wagnerians 9. They Always Buy the Ten Cent Wine 10. Everyone’s a Critic 11. The McWine Conspiracy 12. The Future of Wine in Three Bottles Two Buck Chuck Tasting Flight Three: Revenge of the Terroirists 13. Mondovino and the Revenge of the Terroirists 14. The War on Terroir 15. The China Syndrome 16. The Best of Wines or the Worst of Wines? Grape Expectations Tasting

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Book SynopsisWritten in an accessible and practical style, Doing More With Less 2nd edition addresses the efficiency drive using models, tools, and ideas more commonly found in the corporate world. This fully updated edition also includes case studies from Audit Scotland, Belfast City Council, FBI, NHS, Ministry of Works (Bahrain), and many more.Trade Review'An intriguing book...Someone should give George Osborne a copy.' - Allister Heath, City A.M "This book is a great piece of work which is right for our times. It is an excellent guide for everyone involved in strategy development and delivery in the new era of financial constraints." -Robert W. Black, First Auditor General For Scotland (2000-2012) "This is an excellent reference for those in the public sector who are responsible for good performance management. As a consumer of public sector services, I will be the ultimate beneficiary of this work." -Dr David P. Norton, Co-Developer of the Balanced Scorecard; Director, Palladium Group "A highly engaging and relevant book! Marr and Creelman are genius at making managing, reporting, and reviewing performance culture-focused, relevant, and fun in these changing times." -Michelle McCusker, Head of Business Performance, NHS NW Collaborative Commercial Agency "This book not only explains what good performance management can do for you, it makes it achievable. At a time when every public sector organization is striving to be as efficient and as effective as possible, the principles within this book make it possible to adapt and to demonstrate value in even the most challenging times." -Patricia Stead, Director, Planning and Performance, Arts Council England "A 'must' for anyone trying to maintain and enhance their performance in very challenging times. This approach helps to clarify thinking, truly identify priorities, and align resources in a way that the whole organization can understand." -Gillian Porter, Head of Performance and Analysis, Durham ConstabularyTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Both Efficient And Effective, The New Public Sector Performance Agenda 2. Balanced Scorecards, The Journey From Measurement To Strategic Performance Management 3. Using Lean Thinking To Improve Strategic Performance 4. Designing Strategy Maps To Agree Strategic Priorities 5. Agreeing High Level Strategic Outcome Targets And Key Performance Indicators 6. Selecting Strategic Initiatives: 7. Aligning Financial Management With Strategic Goals 8. Keeping Your Eyes On The Ball: Reporting And Reviewing Performance 9. Building A Culture Focused On Strategic Performance Management Conclusion And Key Strategic Performance Questions

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Book SynopsisFrom the aggressive US rhetoric against China, to the escalating trade war with tit for tat responses, and China's 2025 initiative that threatens the US global leadership in advanced technologies, tensions between the US and China (the two dominant forces of today's world) have never been higher. This book provides a timely analysis of the US-China relationship. Each model is deeply rooted in their respective histories and cultures, with both models highly successful in achieving their main goals and highly resilient over time. It explores the core misconceptions on governance, economic, social and military issues, and the root causes of these misconceptions. If China and US could close the gap by each understanding those differences and their implications, the author argues, they could work together to overcome global issues to the benefit of all. This updated paperback edition includes a new introduction covering recent events in US-China relations.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents 1 Introduction: What Is International Business? 2 Globalization of Markets and the Internationalization of the Firm 3 The Cultural Environment of International Business 4 Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Governance in International Business 5 Theories of International Trade and Investment 6 Political and Legal Systems in National Environments 7 Government Intervention and Regional Economic Integration 8 Understanding Emerging Markets 9 The International Monetary and Financial Environment 10 Financial Management and Accounting in the Global Firm 11 Strategy and Organization in the International Firm 12 Global Market Opportunity Assessment 13 Exporting and Global Sourcing 14 Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures 15 Licensing, Franchising, and Other Contractual Strategies 16 Marketing in the Global Firm 17 Human Resource Management in the Global Firm

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Book SynopsisA challenge to conventional wisdom, this eye-opening account explains how businesses can stabilise conflict and improve people's lives while still pursuing the bottom line. Ours is an era of big companies, multinational brands and global business power, but also of seemingly unending conflict. Corporate Peace examines how corporations respond to the life-and-death business of war and peace. What happens when they come up against Mexican drug cartels, or the Ebola epidemic in Liberia? Through the experiences of behemoths such as Fiat, Veolia, BP and Unilever, Mary Martin shows how big business is increasingly critical in building a safer world, in the face of failed states, health pandemics, insurgencies and organised crime. Can companies do more than generate profits in the poorest and most fragile parts of the world? Should they also shoulder responsibilities neglected by government? Martin contends that corporations must move beyond simply 'doing no harm', or upholding human rights. They are becoming part of the solution, contributing expertise and investment to resolve complex issues of violence, authority and law. Corporate Peace offers an alternative account of business, challenging our assumptions about security and how companies function in an unstable world. It is an invitation to anyone interested in how society works: to rethink how multinationals can mobilise their power and influence for the common good.Trade Review'A novel and challenging perspective on the purpose and merits of MNEs. In a deeply insightful assessment addressing the multiple demands and expectations stakeholders have from MNEs, Martin explores if MNEs can support the development of peace.' -- Hinrich Voss, Professor of International Business, the Centre for International Business University of Leeds (CIBUL)'Martin's highly original approach shows how global enterprises can accept responsibility for bringing peace and greater prosperity to remote, challenged communities in troubled regions of the world. Using vivid storytelling and incisive thinking, she redefines and broadens the responsibilities of the 21st century capitalist corporation.' -- Gavyn Davies, Chairman of Fulcrum Asset Management, former Chairman of the BBC and former Partner of Goldman Sachs

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSound bites about China, spoken by either the media or politicians, can fall into the trap of oversimplification. This can result in assumptions that, like the tip of an iceberg, do not reveal the myriad complexities below the surface… [The China Questions] provides a more nuanced and accessible perspective of the issues China is facing, ranging from political and economic to cultural and societal. -- Bernice Chan * South China Morning Post *This collection is impressive for its comprehensiveness, with contributors providing numerous pointed observations…This is a highly informative, readable collection for scholars and nonscholars alike. * Publishers Weekly *This book cuts through the cacophony of information, misinformation, and nonsense on China that circulates in our modern world to give us reliable answers to crucial questions about one of the world’s most important nations. Written by a who’s-who of experts on a variety of topics, it’s also a pleasure to read. With stylish essays on everything from elite politics to the classical Chinese novel, it should be on the shelf of anyone seeking to understand this fast-rising superpower. -- Ian Johnson, author of The Souls of ChinaThe China Questions is packed with erudite yet accessible commentaries on issues ranging from literature to ethnic diversity. The topical reach is impressive; readers will come away with information concerning novel ways of thinking about everything from early philosophical traditions to modern visions of utopia and dystopia, from international relations to struggles for political legitimacy. -- Jeffrey Wasserstrom, author of China in the 21st Century

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Book SynopsisIn providing an insightful overview of a wide range of global human resource issues facing MNCs, this pathbreaking Handbook highlights emergent topics and new research findings that could shape the field of future IHRM research.Theoretical discussion of the variables and processes that affect IHRM policies and practices is provided by renowned contributors with widely differing academic backgrounds, paradigmatic orientations, and theoretical and methodological approaches. They explore extensive subject matter including: the importance of linking IHRM policies and activities to organizational strategy staffing, performance management, leadership development, and diversity management international assignment and mobility issues the role of IHRM in the management of global teams and cross-border joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions. Illustrating that IHRM research is theoretically eclectic, and drawing upon a range of paradigms and perspectives, this cutting-edge Handbook will be invaluable to academics and practitioners with an interest in human resource management, industrial and employment relations, management and international business.Trade Review‘Handbook of Research in International Human Resource Management represents a welcome contribution of IHRM literature and will be required readings for both novices and veteran researchers.' -- Dana B. Minbaeva, British Journal of Industrial Relations'. . . a rich array of contributors including some of the biggest names in the field.' -- Roger Bell, Delta Intercultural AcademyTable of ContentsContents: 1. International Human Resource Management Research: An Introduction to the Field Ingmar Björkman and Günter K. Stahl PART I: THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2. Strategic International Human Resource Management in Multinational Enterprises: Developments and Directions Helen De Cieri and Peter J. Dowling 3. The Dual Logics Behind International Human Resource Management: Pressures for Global Integration and Local Responsiveness Philip M. Rosenzweig 4. The Human Resource Department: Roles, Coordination and Influence Philip Stiles and Jonathan Trevor 5. Comparing HRM Policies and Practices Across Geographical Borders Chris Brewster 6. International Human Resource Management and Firm Performance Jaap Paauwe and Elaine Farndale 7. Global Knowledge Management and HRM Paul Sparrow PART II: RESEARCH ON GLOBAL STAFFING, PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 8. Global Staffing David Collings and Hugh Scullion 9. The Compensation of Expatriates: A Review and a Future Research Agenda Jaime Bonache 10. Global Performance Management Systems Wayne F. Cascio 11. Developing Global Leadership Capabilities and Global Mindset: A Review Joyce S. Osland, Allan Bird, Mark Mendenhall and Asbjorn Osland 12. Diversity Management Joerg Dietz and Lars-Eric Petersen PART III: RESEARCH ON INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS 13. Expatriate Adjustment and Performance: A Critical Review David C. Thomas and Mila B. Lazarova 14. Issues Facing Women on International Assignments: A Review of the Research Hilary Harris 15. International Business Travellers: A Challenge for IHRM Denice E. Welch and Verner Worm 16. International Assignee Selection and Cross-Cultural Training and Development Paula Caligiuri and Ibraiz Tarique 17. The Evolution from Repatriation of Managers in MNEs to ‘Patriation’ in Global Organizations Michael Harvey and Milorad M. Novicevic PART IV: RESEARCH ON INTERNATIONAL TEAMS, ALLIANCES, MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 18. Decoupling and Coupling in Global Teams: Implications for Human Resource Management Jennifer L. Gibbs 19. Global Virtual Team Dynamics and Effectiveness Martha Maznevski, Sue Canney Davison and Karsten Jonsen 20. International Joint Venture System Complexity and Human Resource Management Randall Schuler and Ibraiz Tarique 21. Managing Culture and Human Resources in Mergers and Acquisitions Philip K. Goulet and David M. Schweiger PART V: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 22. A Resource-Based View of International Human Resources: Toward a Framework of Integrative and Creative Capabilities Shad S. Morris, Scott A. Snell and Patrick M. Wright 23. International Human Resource Management and Economic Theories of the Firm Marion Festing 24. International Human Resource Management Research and Institutional Theory Ingmar Björkman 25. International Human Resource Management and Social Network/Social Capital Theory Mark L. Lengnick-Hall and Cynthia A. Lengnick-Hall 26. International Human Resource Management, Fairness and Trust: An Organizational Support Theory Framework Ellen Whitener 27. Gender and International Human Resource Management Jeff Hearn, Beverly D. Metcalfe and Rebecca Piekkari 28. Critical Theoretical Perspectives on International Human Resource Management Tuomo Peltonen 29. Language Effects in Multinational Corporations: A Review from an International Human Resource Management Perspective Rebecca Piekkari Index

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Book SynopsisThe root of democratic decline is insecurity, not inequality. Antidemocrats across the globe feel differently about inequality, but all fear losing what they have—financially or culturally. Pranab Bardhan urges context-sensitive policy solutions and the promotion of civic patriotism and moderate community values over aggrandizing ethnonationalism.Trade ReviewSituating American Trumpism within a global story of the rise of antidemocratic politics in other big, diverse countries like Brazil and India,…[Bardhan] presents a sober contemplation of demagogues like Jair Bolsonaro and Narendra Modi, who weaken democracy with the support of disaffected electoral majorities. -- Alexander Burns * New York Review of Books *Ambitious…[This book] makes an important contribution to the burgeoning literature on the erosion of democracy worldwide. -- Martin Wolf * Financial Times *Bardhan argues that the ills plaguing the world are best understood not in terms of inequality but in terms of insecurity—simmering economic and social anxiety about job loss, declining incomes, poverty, and cultural change. -- Daron Acemoglu * Foreign Affairs *Not poverty, not inequality, but insecurity is at the root of the worldwide upsurge in populism and disenchantment with democracy. This is the main message of A World of Insecurity…[Bardhan’s] impressively comprehensive, richly informed and balanced book. -- Philippe Van Parijs * Brussels Times *Bardhan’s contribution to a growing body of literature on the phenomenon of disenchantment is particularly welcome as it not only contains piercing commentaries and fresh insights but also offers some workable solutions to this conundrum…The book hands us a great opportunity to bridge the widening gap between intellectual rigour and popular opinion. -- Iman Kumar Mitra * Telegraph India *Wide-ranging…Policy makers, labor activists, and economists will find much to chew on. * Publishers Weekly *[Bardhan] proposes that liberalism’s ethical principles—its normative claims—are still as palpable today in our present historical circumstances, in the political ruins we call neoliberalism and populism, as they were at their origin in the seventeenth century. -- James Livingston * Project Syndicate *An accessible book, challenging but with impressive and topical examples. -- Christine Shields * Society of Professional Economists *In his bold new book [Bardhan] explains the rise of authoritarianism, in many cases driven, as he says, by populist demagogues—leaders who claim to embody the popular will and who, though they may emerge in formal democracies, then trample upon the rules and institutions of representative government. -- John Harriss * Today's Totalitarianism *A World of Insecurity well points out the critical issues of a world where democracy loses the postulate of the people’s participation in collective decision-making. -- Albertina Nani * History of Economic Thought and Policy *In this important book, Pranab Bardhan explores how and why the insecurities of our age have metastasized into our democratic institutions. These cancers on democracy block the cooperation necessary for solution of all other major problems. Thus, they are arguably the most consequential developments of our times. -- George Akerlof, 2001 Nobel Laureate in EconomicsPranab Bardhan is one of the wisest social scientists writing today, and the hallmarks of his writing are parsimony, clarity, and the depth of ideas. Indeed, the ratio of ideas to pages is among the highest in our field. A World of Insecurity is a panoramic book weaving together an analysis of the current economic and political crisis, acutely discussed by a master political economist. -- John Roemer, Yale UniversityA World of Insecurity is an outstanding work. Bardhan tackles hard questions without illusions but also without becoming disillusioned. -- Samuel Bowles, Santa Fe Institute, author of The Moral Economy: Why Good Incentives Are No Substitute for Good Citizens

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Book SynopsisThe pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation in tourism and there has been a surge in new, innovative digital initiatives to help tourism businesses. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the nature of tourism, events and practices in the digital context.The book looks at how technology has transformed tourism in destination branding, marketing, content marketing, sustainable tourism development and tourism events. It examines the impact of digital transformation on emotions, experiences, information technology tools and marketing techniques.The book will be a useful reference to those researching on tourism, culture, hospitality and marketing and as well as destination planners, managers of tourism destination marketing organizations, regulators, standards and certification bodies, local tourism board authorities and policy makers.Table of ContentsPart One Conceptual Discussions 1. Digital Innovation in Tourism Events: Theoretical Underpinnings and Conceptual Discussions Part Two Cases from Asia 2. Events at Nature-based Destinations of Bangladesh: Use of Information and Communication Technology in Marketing 3. Exploring the Light Show Landscaping at Traditional Festivals and Events in China 4. Goddess in Digital Space: A Study on Dynamics of Digitalization in Autumn Festival of India 5. Kaamatan Goes Virtual: Utilizing Social Media in Promoting Tourism Event 6. Impact of Online and Social Media Platforms in Organizing the Events: A Case Study on Coke Fest and Pakistan Super League 7. Technology Application in Tourism Events: Reflections on a Case Study of a Local Food Festival in Thailand 8. An Assessment on Strengthening the Attractiveness of Turkey’s Event and Festival Tourism with Innovative Technology Efforts 9. Technology Application in Tourism Events: Case of Africa Part Three Technology Application in Tourism Events: Case of Australia 10. The Ubiquitous Role of Mobile Technology Application in the Australian Open Part Four Cases from Europe 11. Technological Innovations in Event Sport Tourism: Case Study of the 2021 Sabre World Cup in Budapest in Hungary 12. Technology and Events: The Case of Note di Fuoco Festival in Calabria in South Italy 13. The Event ‘‘7 Wonders of Gastronomy’’ and the Digitalization of Communication in the Portuguese Context 14. Reimagining Tourism Events: Spain’s Preparation for the Return of a Healthier Breed of Tourists Part Five Cases from North America 15. Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic: How Technology is Getting the Tourism Industry Back on its Feet in the USA Part Six Cases from South America 16. Technology in Tourist Events: A Study of Rock in Rio Brazil from the Perspective of its Stakeholders 17. The Sacred in Cyberspace: The Taper of Our Lady of Nazareth Religious Event and Technology Application in the (Re) Construction of Territorial and Touristic Identities in Belém do Pará, Brazil Part Seven Future Research Directions 18. COVID-19 Effects on Tourism Events, Technology Acceleration and Future Research Directions

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Book SynopsisThoroughly updated, the 9th edition of this bestselling textbook incorporates global trends and data, supported by an exemplary case selection based on firms from around the world. The internationally cited author team of Czinkota, Ronkainen, and Gupta balance conceptual understanding of business theory with the day-to-day realities of business practice, preparing students to become successful participants in the global business place. This edition brings greater focus on Asia and emerging markets, as well as Brexit, the impact of COVID-19 on business and the importance of technology and the digital space to international business practice. Through its discussion and analysis, the book guides students to a greater understanding of contemporary business issues and helps them to develop new tools of analysis. Covering all key aspects of international business, the authors emphasize a few key dimensions: international context, role of government in international business, small- and medium-sized firms, and social responsibility.Trade Review'This classic and popular textbook on international business by Czinkota, Ronkainen, and Gupta is fully updated in the ninth edition with the impact of the COVID pandemic, Brexit, and the rise in Asia of doing business globally. The authors have also included the role of small and medium enterprises in international trade and commerce. Everything you want to know about international business is in this book!' Jagdish N. Sheth, Emory University, USA'The book does a great job in covering very fluently and in an easy-to-read manner the relevant themes in international business, from the macro-economic factors down to individual manager-level questions. It is a balanced package also in terms of providing cases, examples, and information from various parts of the world, and very usefully provides an abundance of valuable sources of further information.' Hannu Seristö, Aalto University'This classic book, which has withstood the test of time, has become even more resourceful in this edition with the enhanced discussion of topics related to digital online ethics; corporate governance; and corporate social responsibility - covering both the developed and the growth markets. The broad coverage of topics and the in-depth details of each topic make it compelling to read for mastering knowledge in international business today.' V. Kumar, Indian School of Business'In the crowded portfolio of International Business books, the text by Czinkota, Ronkainen, and Gupta stands out for its unique and innovative features and for an up-to-date input on key aspects of IB. It also covers emerging key topics such as those of data knowledge, digital contributions, and virtual thinking, amongst others. Its reader- and user-friendly features should be appealing to both students and tutors.' Pawan Budhwar, Aston Business School, UK'The Czinkota, Ronkainen, and Gupta International Business text (ninth edition) is a classic in this field. It provides the information and examples needed to understand the importance of international business. The new edition is also helpful in covering very contemporary issues, such as protectionism and the worries over increased globalization. This excellent text continues to be a standard for students and instructors alike.' David Ahlstrom, The Chinese University of Hong Kong'This book, now in its ninth edition, benefits from the vast knowledge and academic experience of three known IB scholars. It is an up-to-date coverage of pertinent IB topics, contained in fifteen chapters and a collection of cases representing a mix of scenarios, industries, and contexts. The authors have thoughtfully included chapters on emerging markets, international supply chain, sustainability, digital IB, and the future of IB. These non-traditional chapters play increasingly important roles in IB research and education. In particular, sustainability is expected to be an ongoing theme in IB. The many examples and current cases provide interesting angles, and case studies provide a rich basis for class discussions.' Saeed Samiee, University of TulsaTable of ContentsPart I: 1. The International Business Imperative; 2. Trade and Investment Policies; 3. The Essence of Culture; 4. Politics and Law; Part II: 5. Financial Management; 6. Developing and Emerging Markets and Their Integration; 7. Building Data and Knowledge; 8. Entry and Expansion; Part III: 9. International Marketing; 10. Services; 11. International Supply-Chain Management; 12. Managing Globally; Part IV: 13. Ownership, Governance, and Sustainability; 14. Digital Contributions for International Business; 15 The Future and the Soul of International Business.

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Book SynopsisInnovation is a responsibility normally assigned to R&D departments but this is not enough. Companies need a systematic framework so innovation can occur at different levels of the organization. The world's leading expert in marketing and innovation Philip Kotler, and Fernando Trias de Bes together present a revolutionary model for innovation.Trade Review"Extremely valuable and very thorough in its approach to innovation." -Ray Davis, Management Consultant and CMI Judge "The book provides great clarity with regard to innovation: outstanding." -Judy Craske, Senior Manager at Wylfa Power Station and CMI Judge "This is a superb book that captures the way to set the stage and create a positive climate for product innovation in the corporation. The description of the six roles that must be played by a multi-functional innovation team is a major contribution." -Robert G. Cooper, Professor Emeritus, McMaster University, Canada, and President, Product Development Institute Inc. "The Total Innovation System is a valuable framework that gathers and connects all aspects to be considered in an innovation system. It is a good compendium of concepts, disciplines, techniques and innovation processes to be considered in an innovation ecosystem. I cannot think of any other book which makes so complete a review as this one makes." -Cesc Bordas, Vice President of Marketing and Innovation, PepsiCo Europe "This is a great handbook on innovation, elaborated by two of the most brilliant academic authors in the field of marketing and innovation throughout the world. It will be helpful to people with all levels of experience in innovation. It is a book which obliges one to review 'unquestionable truths' and a very useful framework in order to manage innovation, now that innovating is at the heart of business strategy." -Carlos Losada, ESADE Business SchoolTable of ContentsIntroduction Entrepreneurial Barriers To Innovation PART I Overall Picture Of The A-To-F Model Activators Browsers Creators Developers Executors Facilitators The Advantages Of Designing Innovation Processes With The A-To-F Model Annex I - Examples Of Processes Design Using The A-To-F Model Annex II - Detail Of Collaboration Tasks And Examples PART II Planning Innovation Metrics How To Foster a Creative Culture Incentive And Rewards

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Book Synopsis''If you''re a progressive, in Britain or elsewhere, and if you think the movement needs fresh ideas, read this book, it''s full of them. Then get to work'' The Guardian''It ought to be required reading for every civil servant, regulator and politician in the UK and elsewhere'' Literary ReviewFinancial malpractice, we''re told, is an aberration: the actions of a few bad apples deviating from the norms of a market-governed process and gaming the system. In Sabotage, political scientists Anastasia Nesvetailova and Ronen Palan blow this fiction apart, showing that sabotage is not an anomaly, but part of the business model of finance - and always has been.Abusive lending practices, misleading investors, manipulating prices, deliberately falsifying figures, cheating, obstruction and taking advantage of ''the dumbest person in the room'' - they''re actually the main source of profitability in finance, and the surest Trade ReviewSabotage is a great book. It lifts the lid on shocking, systematic abuses, of which every user of financial services needs to be aware. It ought to be required reading for every civil servant, regulator and politician in the UK and elsewhere. -- Ian Fraser * Literary Review *If you're a progressive, in Britain or elsewhere, and if you think the movement needs fresh ideas, read this book, it's full of them. Then get to work. -- Oliver Bullough * The Guardian *Distinctive, fresh and well-justified... Sabotage deserves high praise for fulfilling the most valuable injunction of all when it comes to catastrophic crises with terrible human costs: never forget. -- Felix Martin * New Statesman *Nesvetailova and Palan trace how financiers have corrupted the purpose of the corporation, undermined our tax authorities, foxed the regulators, evaded the forces of law and order, and generally rigged markets in their favour. There's a word for all this - sabotage. And as it has unfolded, finance has been steadily sabotaging our democracies. This lucid, persuasive and timely new book hits the nail on the head. -- Nicholas Shaxson, author of Treasure Islands: Tax Havens and the Men Who Stole the World

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Book SynopsisWith the rise of China in the world economy, businesses from all over the world have moved to explore business opportunities in this market. Managing international business in a transition economy like China is a daunting challenge. Xiaowen Tian presents a practical guide to major managerial issues faced by foreign investors in the China market. These issues are analysed in the light of relevant theoretical models of international business, with reference to current management practices of transnational corporations operating in China. Featuring up-to-date case studies, figures, tables, and coverage of new and expanded topics, this second edition can be used as a textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in international business or other management disciplines, as well as in executive training programmes.Trade Review'In this much revised second edition Xiaowen Tian builds on the success of the first edition and brings the exciting story of managing international business in China up to date. The rise of China is the key story in the global economy in the twenty-first century and managing successfully there is a crucial factor for global companies. The Chinese economy, its regulatory systems, and its key growth paths change dramatically over time and a guide like this is an essential underpinning for understanding these developments. The book will be of interest to both practitioners and academics. It is an excellent source of material for planning business strategies in China and has excellent relevant teaching material. I can strongly recommend this book.' Peter J. Buckley, University of LeedsTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Think strategically; 3. Look before you leap; 4. Select an entry mode; 5. Form an international alliance; 6. Protect intellectual property rights; 7. Negotiate with Chinese partners; 8. Marketing management; 9. Production operations management; 10. Human resource management; 11. Corporate finance issues; 12. Corporate social responsibility considerations; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisInnovations are dramatically changing the traditionally conservative global ocean shipping industry as it works to become more efficient and more sustainable. Academic and former shipping company owner Peter Lorange is best placed to make sense of how to approach and keep ahead of these changes. This book explains what the key innovations are, how to ensure a return on investment, the barriers to innovation and how to overcome them. Drawing on a number of specialist case studies, Lorange outlines the specific analytical and decision-making steps to consider and the actions to take to arrive at a new strategic blueprint for modern shipping companies. This book is invaluable for practising shipping company executives, advanced students of shipping, logistics, port management and maritime economics, and investors deciding whether to invest in a particular shipping firm.Trade Review'This book give an up-to-date view of the challenges facing shipping companies and should be required reading for (shipping) executives.' Kristian Jebsen, Chairman, Gearbulk'The book offers welcome new insights to an industry which, by general recognition, is described as conservative, secretive and away from the spotlight of publicity … the book provides an important contribution. Its clarity and rigor in its style shall surely contribute to its attractiveness among practitioners and academicians alike.' Hercules E. Haralambides, Maritime Economics & LogisticsTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. The shipping industry – a status report; 3. Commodity and specialised shipping; 4. The role of innovations in shipping; 5. Important shipowners; 6. Cases – introduction; 7. The shipping industry in the future.

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Book SynopsisPreferential Services Liberalization offers the first, comprehensive analysis of the conditions that the World Trade Organization sets for preferential trade agreements (PTAs) in the area of services. Johanna Jacobsson provides an in-depth analysis of the relevant GATS rules, puts forward a practical method to analyze services PTAs, and applies the method to services agreements concluded by the EU. The result is a detailed examination of the legal criteria for services PTAs and methods to study them, combined with a better understanding of the level of liberalization reached by the EU and its member states. This book does go beyond the EU in analyzing the implications that multi-level governance has for international services liberalization. It proposes a new approach to study services commitments of any federal state and argues that lower levels of government should receive more attention in international negotiations over services trade.Trade Review'… a welcome, much-needed addition to the academic literature relating to the regulation of trade in services … Jacobsson's book will become the standard reference and an enjoyable read for everyone interested in services preferentialism and the mechanics of Article V of the GATS.' Panagiotis Delimatsis, Journal of World Investment and TradeTable of ContentsPart I: 1. Preferential trade agreements in the WTO; 2. The GATS rules on economic integration agreements (EIAs); 3. Elimination of discrimination in EIAs; Part II: 4. Services regulation by federal states; 5. Application of GATS Article V to federal entities; 6. A review of federal entities' services commitments under the GATS and selected EIAs; Part III: 7. Empirical research on services preferentialism; 8. A new methodology for the study of EIAs; 9. Adaption to scheduling differences and economic realities; Part IV: 10. The results of the empirical study; 11. Legal analysis of the results; 12. Application of Article V GATS to the EU's EIAs; 13. Conclusion; Appendices; Index.

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Book SynopsisOver the past two decades, emerging market multinationals have become an important force in international business. This book provides a better understanding of the actions and strategies used by firms from mid-sized emerging markets to upgrade their capabilities and become successful multinationals. It is the first book to provide an in-depth look at Mexican multinationals, or ''Multimexicans''. These include some of the leading firms in the world, such as the construction materials producer Cemex and the tortilla maker Grumasa, as well as smaller but innovative firms such as the theme park Kidzania and the cinema multicomplex Cinepolis. This comprehensive analysis contains case studies written by local industry experts on these and other firms, across twenty-two industries. The lessons drawn will be of interest to researchers, students, and consultants, as well as managers and executives of firms in other emerging markets looking to upgrade capabilities and expand abroad.Trade Review'This book offers a deep dive into an important topic in an important emerging economy, Mexico. Its case studies cover the broadest range of industries of any book on the topic - from agriculture and mining to manufacturing and education and everything in between. It is a treasure house of insights on Mexican multinationals. A must-read for international business scholars and managers everywhere.' Ravi Ramamurti, Director, Center for Emerging Markets, Northeastern University, MassachusettsTable of Contents1. Introduction Alvaro Cuervo-Cazurra; 2. Overview Miguel A. Montoya and Jorge Alcaraz; 3. Agriculture industry: SuKarne and Bachoco Miguel A. Lopez and Joan Llonch-Andreu; 4. Mining industry: Grupo Mexico and Industrias Peñoles Arturo Bernal and Isai Guizar; 5. Petroleum industry: Pemex Leticia Armenta-Fraire and Hugo Javier Fuentes-Castro; 6. Steel industry: Altos Hornos de Mexico and Industrias CH Jorge Alcaraz; 7. Food industry: Bimbo and Gruma Jorge E. Gomez and Miguel A. Lopez; 8. Beer industry: Grupo Modelo and Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Edgar Rogelio Ramirez-Solis and Veronica Ilian Baños-Monroy; 9. Footwear: Flexi and Andrea Francisco J. Valderrey and Adriana Sanchez; 10. Cement industry: CEMEX and Chihuahua Cement Group Mario Adrian Flores-Castro and Lucia Rodriguez-Aceves; 11. Ceramic tile industry: Lamosa and Interceramic Daniel Lemus-Delgado; 12. Container and packaging industry: Vitro and Envases Universales Jose F. Moreno; 13. Automotive components: Metalsa and Nemak Laura Zapata and Andreas M. Hartmann; 14. Domestic appliance sector: MABE and MAN industries Hugo Javier Fuentes-Castro and Leticia Armenta-Fraire; 15. Retail industry: Elektra and Coppel Miguel A. Montoya, Maria E. Vazquez and Miguel A. Lopez; 16. Restaurant industry: El Pollo Loco and Alsea Edgar Muñiz-Avila, Lucia Rodriguez-Aceves and Jose Manuel Saiz-Alvarez; 17. The hospitality industry: Hoteles City Express and Grupo Posadas Eileen Daspro and Raul Montalvo; 18. Entertainment industry: KidZania and Cinépolis Raul Montalvo and Eileen Daspro; 19. Television industry: Televisa and TV Azteca Xiomara Vazquez-Guillen and Mauricio Ramirez-Grajeda; 20. Information technology: BINBIT and SOFTTEK Mauricio Cervantes-Zepeda; 21. Telecommunication industry: AmericaMovil and Iusacell Xiomara Vazquez-Guillen and Mauricio Ramirez-Grajeda; 22. Professional consultancy services: Sintec and Feher & Feher Lucia Rodriguez-Aceves and Angel Rivera; 23. Higher education: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and Tecnológico de Monterrey Olivia Hernandez-Pozas and Daniel Carrasco-Brihuega; 24. Conclusions Alvaro Cuervo-Cazurra.

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Book SynopsisOne feature of globalization is that barriers to international competition have come to be associated with differences in regulatory policies that increase the costs of engaging in cross-border sales. Such non-tariff measures (NTMs) have attracted growing attention from policy makers and raise important questions for policy research. This book provides a valuable overview of key issues related to NTMs and domestic regulation. It covers the classification and definition of NTMs, new sources of data on NTMs, the impacts of (different types of) NTMs, the challenges that confront efforts to reduce the negative trade effects of NTMs and what can and should be done through international cooperation to promote good practices in the design and implementation of NTMs. The contributors comprise a mix of leading trade policy experts - both academics and practitioners - and younger researchers who have specialized in the analysis of NTMs.Trade Review'Ever since the Kennedy Round in the 1960s, trade regulation, with the decline of tariffs in industrial goods, moved towards non-tariff measures and regulatory affairs. Today, most of such measures pertain to the realm of what traditionally was domestic law, now addressed in international agreements. They fully operate within national jurisdictions and go way beyond border measures. This volume offers an insightful analysis, mainly from economics and international relations theory, of such behind-the-border issues and the challenges they pose for regulatory cooperation, the future of the WTO and multilateralism. It rightly stresses the limits of bilateral and preferential trade agreements in addressing such barriers. It argues for regulatory cooperation in harnessing global value chains. The book is of interest to negotiators and also offers new perspective to the legal community.' Thomas Cottier, Emeritus Professor of International Economic Law, World Trade Institute, Universität Bern'Non-tariff measures dominate discussions about international trade policy, and yet they almost defy measurement and effective analysis. This book presents a state-of-the-art account of how to tackle these problems both conceptually and practically. It is a tour de force and belongs not only on all trade analysts' bookshelves but also on their desks.' L. Alan Winters, Director of the UK Trade Policy Observatory, University of Sussex'This volume brings together cutting-edge research on the interface between domestic regulations and trade. With a particular focus on the European Union, its insights are relevant more widely. It brings together recent empirical research on non-tariff measures affecting trade in goods and services and advances innovative ideas to reduce unnecessary trade impacts - both by national and international actions. The volume is a rich source of inspiration for researchers and policy makers: it provides insights from applying advanced new methods to assess the trade and economic impacts of non-tariff measures, documents the increasingly rich data sources and discusses the international regulatory and legal architecture.' Frank von Tongeren Frank von Tongeren, Head of the Policies in Trade and Agriculture Division Trade and Agriculture Directorate, OECD'Joseph Francois and Bernard Hoekman are two of the world's foremost authorities on international trade policy. They have each spent decades analyzing the economic cost of trade barriers, both from within academia and as part of key global institutions including the World Bank and the WTO. In this book they bring together an outstanding team of authors to address the thorny issues pertaining to non-tariff measures and regulatory barriers to trade, including definition, measurement, quantification of impacts and potential for future reforms. This book will be essential reading for the next generation of students and policy makers seeking to achieve a more open world economy.' Thomas W. Hertel, Executive Director of the Center for Global Trade Analysis (GTAP), Purdue University, Indiana'This timely and comprehensive volume deals with a topic that is at the forefront of current trade policy discussions. Behind-the-border policies touch upon such sensitive areas as public health and environmental protection. They play a role in the pursuit of national policy objectives like innovation, provision of infrastructure or development. But many of them also affect trade flows. As such regulations, subsidies and other policies that appear to have a perfectly domestic character, suddenly become the subject of trade tensions. This volume examines behind-the-border policies from different angles and through different methodological lenses. As such it plays a welcome role in shedding light on a truly complex issue that is critical for the sustainability of the multilateral trading system.' Marion Jansen, Director, Division of Market Development, International Trade CentreTable of Contents1. Moving beyond the border: introduction and overview Joseph Francois and Bernard Hoekman; Part I. Concepts and Measurement: 2. NTMs: data concepts and sources Marie Luise Rau and Achim Vogt; 3. Regulatory bindings, policy uncertainty, and market access in services Peter Egger, Joseph Francois, Bernard Hoekman and Miriam Manchin; Part II. Assessing and Benchmarking Policy: 4. NTMs in the presence of global value chains and their impact on productivity Mahdi Ghodsi and Robert Stehrer; 5. Non-tariff measure estimations in different impact assessments Eddy Bekkers and Hugo Rojas-Romagosa; 6. Gauging procurement policy change during the crisis-era: evidence from the global trade alert Simon J. Evenett and Anirudh Shingal; 7. Preferences, income distribution, and the burden of NTMs Igor Bagayev and Ronald B. Davies; Part III. Dealing With NTMs: Legal and Institutional Contexts: 8. NTM reforms: a practitioner's perspective Fabio Artuso; 9. Good regulatory practices and international trade Robert Basedow; 10. Rules of origin as non-tariff measures: towards greater regulatory convergence Bernard Hoekman and Stefano Inama; 11. Behind-the-border measures and the new generation of trade agreements: TBT and SPS compared Manfred Elsig and Sebastian Klotz; 12. Non-tariff responses to China's development strategy: the WTO's interface challenge Chad Bown; 13. A time for action: the WTO must change to promote regulatory cooperation Thomas J. Bollyky and Petros C. Mavroidis.

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Book SynopsisTransparency of trade regulations by all WTO Members is essential for open, fair and predictable trade relations. A myriad of different regulations apply in all WTO Members and have the potential for affecting international trade. The Agreements on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures and on Technical Barriers to Trade provide the most comprehensive frameworks in the WTO to address the costs arising from such regulatory diversity, through obligations on regulatory transparency and co-operation. This book gives a detailed account of the legal disciplines of the two Agreements, an in-depth presentation of discussions between WTO Members, and an overview of the few cases that end up in formal dispute settlement. It shows that the strength of the WTO legal and institutional system goes well beyond its dispute settlement system, with transparency enabling implementation of WTO obligations through better information sharing and co-operation among Members themselves, throughTrade Review'The WTO has now more than 160 members, and their economic, legal and political systems vary hugely. This brilliant study shows how transparency is helping ensure that WTO rules are implemented and respected by the membership.' Andre Sapir, Université libre de Bruxelles, former principal economic adviser to the president of the European Commission'With the global trading system increasingly under threat, it has never been more important for scholars to shine a spotlight on transparency – perhaps the system's most underappreciated contribution. And nowhere is that more salient than in regulatory standards for food, animal and plant trade, as well as the interoperability of products criss-crossing an increasingly technical and connected world. Karttunen explains how the legal system's pipes work, when and why the plumbers are needed, and whether it might be time for the WTO to do some home renovations before the trading system's basement gets flooded.' Chad P. Bown, Reginald Jones Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics, Washington, DC'This is the single, most comprehensive and innovative research on transparency at the WTO. Readers, practitioners, and academics alike, will profit immensely from quality of analysis offered by the author.' Petros C. Mavroidis, Edwin B. Parker Professor of Foreign and Comparative Law, Columbia University'Marianna Karttunen's valuable book is the first sustained analysis of the specific trade concerns process in the two WTO standards committees, truly the real jewel in the crown of WTO conflict management. Karttunen also demonstrates the purposes of regulatory transparency and cooperation, including how important it is for domestic stakeholders. Running through the book is the awareness that far from a mechanical exercise of interest only to officials, firms too need to be informed about domestic regulation in other countries, and they need opportunities to engage with officials on the trade effects of these regulations. Discussion in the committees on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) is often motivated, Karttunen shows, by concerns raised by stakeholders who have learned about a new regulation from a WTO notification.' Robert Wolfe, Professor Emeritus, School of Policy Studies, Queen's University'The entire text is informative and will be helpful to concerned scholars and trade policy specialists.' K. Buterbaugh, ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Why The SPS and TBT Agreements? A Legal Discipline Favouring Regulatory Quality: 1. Legal discipline on domestic regulations in SPS and TBT agreements: finding a balance between regulatory autonomy and free trade; 2. Transparency as a core discipline under the SPS and TBT agreements; 3. Regulatory co-operation under the SPS and TBT agreements; Part II. Regulatory Co-operation under the SPS and TBT Agreements: 4. The steps in the pyramid from domestic measures to disputes; 5. The content of the pyramid: what do members need to know to prevent disputes from rising?; Part III. Transparency as a Complement for Dispute Settlement: Information and Dialogue To Favour a Mutually Acceptable Solution: 6. Transparency and disputes: where is the difference?; 7. The challenge of climbing the 'pyramid' leading up to disputes; 8. The 'transparency staircase' to climb the dispute settlement pyramid; 9. Is the current interaction between transparency and dispute settlement optimal?; Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisBusinesspeople run for and win elected office around the world, with roughly one-third of members of parliament and numerous heads of states coming directly from the private sector. Yet we know little about why these politicians choose to leave the private sector and what they actually do while in government. In Politics for Profit, David Szakonyi brings to bear sweeping quantitative and qualitative evidence from Putin-era Russia to shed light on why businesspeople contest elections and what the consequences are for their firms and for society when they win. The book develops an original theory of businessperson candidacy as a type of corporate political activity undertaken in response to both economic competition and weak political parties. Szakonyi''s evidence then shows that businesspeople help their firms reap huge gains in revenue and profitability while prioritizing investments in public infrastructure over human capital. The book finally evaluates policies for combatting politiTrade Review'Businesspeople in politics? What could go wrong? Read this fantastic book if you want to know - and you should - how non-market strategy can transform politics and undermine policymaking.' Scott Gehlbach, University of Chicago'Szakonyi's research unearths a wealth of data - both qualitative and quantitative - to shine a bright light on the political strategies business people in Russia adopt, and on the outsized rewards they can reap. Politics for Profit is a model of empirical investigation and innovative theorizing. Anyone interested in how business translates money into power should read this book.' Ben Ross Schneider, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'David Szakonyi makes an exceptional contribution to our understanding of the politics of post-Soviet Russia, and of other countries with over-controlled market economies, by bearing down on businesspersons who run for and gain control of political office. The theory is sharp, the empirics dazzling, and the execution smooth.' Timothy J. Colton, Harvard University'In his analysis of the intersection between business and politics, David Szakonyi makes two compelling arguments. First, members of the business community have strong incentives to run for political office. Why settle for a hit-or-miss strategy of influencing politicians and public policy from the outside when you could take the more direct route of running for political office? Second, while many politicians with a business background like to argue that they will restore efficiency to government, their impact - as the Russian case study makes clear - is quite the opposite. They do not just reduce competition by championing their businesses over others; they also invariably favor the interests of business over the interests of the citizenry.' Valerie Jane Bunce, Cornell University'The question of how business people influence politics has never been more topical. With careful arguments and original field research, David Szakonyi disentangles the relationship between money and power in Putin's Russia. Politics for Profit offers numerous insights into the political economy of countries where rule of law is weak.' Daniel Treisman, University of California, Los Angeles'Makes for a stimulating read and is a promise of great things to come.' George Regkoukos, Eurasian Geography and Economics'The book offers valuable contributions to the theoretical literatures on state capture, corruption, democratization, regional politics, and political and economic development in middle-income countries.' Hilary Appel, Comparative Politics'The author draws on a broad range of data, including numerous interviews with regional businesspeople. His rigorous scientific methods complement an enjoyable and convincing narrative.' Maria Lipman, Foreign Affairs'Szakonyi's Politics for Profit is clear, well-organised and grounded in a wealth of evidence … [it] is an ambitious and thorough book that considerably advances existing scholarship on the influence of business in politics. Policymakers would do well to consider Szakonyi's recommendations, and researchers should seize the opportunity to test his conclusions in other cases.' Isabelle DeSisto, Europe-Asia StudiesTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. A Theory of Businessperson Candidacy; 2. Identifying Businesspeople Who Run for Office; 3. Economic Competition, Weak Parties, and Businessperson Candidacy; 4. Choosing Ballots, Parties and Delegates; 5. Firm-Level Returns to Businessperson Candidacy; 6. Businesspeople as Policymakers; 7. Conclusion and Policy Recommendations.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on twenty years of research and observations, Li explains how bribery and corruption are carried out in countries with weak institutional environments, and how these activities become globalized. By distinguishing rule-based, relation-based and clan-based governance, this book offers a novel explanation to the age-old puzzle of why some countries thrive despite corruption. It also sheds lights on the symbiotic roles corruption and anticorruption campaigns play in maintaining dictatorships. Applying cost-benefit analysis to different governance environments, Li argues that as non-rule-based economies expand, the transition from relying on private relationships to relying on public rules is inevitable. However, by highlighting the globalization of corruption by non-rule-based countries, this book warns against the potential threats and consequences of bribery by powerful dictatorial governments. This book will appeal to scholars, analysts and graduate students studying corruption, as well as policymakers, business professionals and executives seeking insights into the characteristics of bribery and corruption within different institutional settings.Trade Review'Professor Shaomin Li is a leading management scholar who pioneered the use of relation based vs. rule based institutional view of societies and its impact on corruption, bribery, and international business. Li brings his deep knowledge from sociology to show why, how and when bribery and corruption have a negative impact and offers policy suggestions for combating this. It is a must-read for students and scholars of business and economics as well as those interested to have a deep understanding of the phenomenon.' Ilan Alon, Universitetet i Agder, Norway'Shaomin Li is the world's leading expert on the governance system in weak institutional environments. In Bribery and Corruption in Weak Institutional Environments, he provides an innovative and interesting explanations why bribery and corruption are prevalent in emerging markets and how they affect business, social, and political dynamics. This is a must-read for managers and researchers to understand the behaviors of fast-growing emerging market multinationals.' Sam Park, Willamette University, Oregon'In Bribery and Corruption in Weak Institutional Environments, Shaomin Li advances an original theory that connects corruption and key institutional variables such as political competition, rule of law, and scope of government. His analysis of the different dynamics in rule-based and relation-based systems is both insightful and thought-provoking. Combining comparative empirical evidence, robust statistical analysis, and a lucid writing style, Li's book is a major contribution to the literature on corruption and its impact on economic activities.' Minxin Pei, author of China's Crony Capitalism'Using a comparative approach, Li provides a new and insightful analysis of why corruption flourishes in states with weak institutions, how different forms of corruption can differentially impact a state's economic development, and why corruption is widespread despite efforts to control it.' Andy Wedeman, Georgia State UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgements; 1. Introduction: why study corruption in countries with weak institutional environments?; 2. Bribe takers: types of corruption and their effects on efficiency; 3. Bribe payers: why do people pay? What do they get? Can they refuse to pay?; 4. When public rules meet private relations: the importance of governance environment; 5. Why some societies thrive despite corruption: a relation-based explanation; 6. Corruption and anticorruption: two legs supporting dictatorships; 7. Paths to transition away from corruption; 8. The globalization of corruption by countries with weak institutional environments; 9. Conclusion: challenges and hopes in fighting corruption globally; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisBusinesspeople run for and win elected office around the world, with roughly one-third of members of parliament and numerous heads of states coming directly from the private sector. Yet we know little about why these politicians choose to leave the private sector and what they actually do while in government. In Politics for Profit, David Szakonyi brings to bear sweeping quantitative and qualitative evidence from Putin-era Russia to shed light on why businesspeople contest elections and what the consequences are for their firms and for society when they win. The book develops an original theory of businessperson candidacy as a type of corporate political activity undertaken in response to both economic competition and weak political parties. Szakonyi''s evidence then shows that businesspeople help their firms reap huge gains in revenue and profitability while prioritizing investments in public infrastructure over human capital. The book finally evaluates policies for combatting politiTrade Review'Businesspeople in politics? What could go wrong? Read this fantastic book if you want to know - and you should - how non-market strategy can transform politics and undermine policymaking.' Scott Gehlbach, University of Chicago'Szakonyi's research unearths a wealth of data - both qualitative and quantitative - to shine a bright light on the political strategies business people in Russia adopt, and on the outsized rewards they can reap. Politics for Profit is a model of empirical investigation and innovative theorizing. Anyone interested in how business translates money into power should read this book.' Ben Ross Schneider, Massachusetts Institute of Technology'David Szakonyi makes an exceptional contribution to our understanding of the politics of post-Soviet Russia, and of other countries with over-controlled market economies, by bearing down on businesspersons who run for and gain control of political office. The theory is sharp, the empirics dazzling, and the execution smooth.' Timothy J. Colton, Harvard University'In his analysis of the intersection between business and politics, David Szakonyi makes two compelling arguments. First, members of the business community have strong incentives to run for political office. Why settle for a hit-or-miss strategy of influencing politicians and public policy from the outside when you could take the more direct route of running for political office? Second, while many politicians with a business background like to argue that they will restore efficiency to government, their impact - as the Russian case study makes clear - is quite the opposite. They do not just reduce competition by championing their businesses over others; they also invariably favor the interests of business over the interests of the citizenry.' Valerie Jane Bunce, Cornell University'The question of how business people influence politics has never been more topical. With careful arguments and original field research, David Szakonyi disentangles the relationship between money and power in Putin's Russia. Politics for Profit offers numerous insights into the political economy of countries where rule of law is weak.' Daniel Treisman, University of California, Los Angeles'Makes for a stimulating read and is a promise of great things to come.' George Regkoukos, Eurasian Geography and Economics'The book offers valuable contributions to the theoretical literatures on state capture, corruption, democratization, regional politics, and political and economic development in middle-income countries.' Hilary Appel, Comparative Politics'The author draws on a broad range of data, including numerous interviews with regional businesspeople. His rigorous scientific methods complement an enjoyable and convincing narrative.' Maria Lipman, Foreign Affairs'Szakonyi's Politics for Profit is clear, well-organised and grounded in a wealth of evidence … [it] is an ambitious and thorough book that considerably advances existing scholarship on the influence of business in politics. Policymakers would do well to consider Szakonyi's recommendations, and researchers should seize the opportunity to test his conclusions in other cases.' Isabelle DeSisto, Europe-Asia StudiesTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. A Theory of Businessperson Candidacy; 2. Identifying Businesspeople Who Run for Office; 3. Economic Competition, Weak Parties, and Businessperson Candidacy; 4. Choosing Ballots, Parties and Delegates; 5. Firm-Level Returns to Businessperson Candidacy; 6. Businesspeople as Policymakers; 7. Conclusion and Policy Recommendations.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1 Intercultural Readiness: Translating talent into competence Chapter 2 Why we need intercultural competences Chapter 3 The four competences Chapter 4 Different talents, new abilities Chapter 5 Debunking a popular myth Chapter 6 Intercultural competences for culturally diverse teams Chapter 7 What makes an organization interculturally competent? Table of ContentsChapter 1 Intercultural Readiness: Translating talent into competence Chapter 2 Why we need intercultural competences Chapter 3 The four competences Chapter 4 Different talents, new abilities Chapter 5 Debunking a popular myth Chapter 6 Intercultural competences for culturally diverse teams Chapter 7 What makes an organization interculturally competent?

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