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John Wiley & Sons Inc Financial Accounting
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Accounting in Action 1-1 Knowing the Numbers: Columbia Sportswear 1-1 Accounting Activities and Users 1-3 Three Activities 1-3 Who Uses Accounting Data 1-4 The Building Blocks of Accounting 1-6 Ethics in Financial Reporting 1-6 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 1-8 Measurement Principles 1-8 Assumptions 1-9 The Accounting Equation 1-11 Assets 1-11 Liabilities 1-12 Stockholders’ Equity 1-12 Analyzing Business Transactions 1-13 Accounting Transactions 1-14 Transaction Analysis 1-15 Summary of Transactions 1-19 The Financial Statements 1-21 Income Statement 1-21 Retained Earnings Statement 1-23 Balance Sheet 1-23 Statement of Cash Flows 1-23 Appendix 1A: Career Opportunities in Accounting 1-25 Public Accounting 1-25 Private Accounting 1-25 Governmental Accounting 1-26 Forensic Accounting 1-26 “Show Me the Money” 1-26 2 The Recording Process 2-1 Accidents Happen: MF Global Holdings 2-1 Accounts, Debits, and Credits 2-3 Debits and Credits 2-3 Stockholders’ Equity Relationships 2-7 Summary of Debit/Credit Rules 2-7 The Journal 2-8 The Recording Process 2-8 The Journal 2-9 The Ledger and Posting 2-11 The Ledger 2-11 Posting 2-12 Chart of Accounts 2-13 The Recording Process Illustrated 2-14 Summary Illustration of Journalizing and Posting 2-20 The Trial Balance 2-22 Limitations of a Trial Balance 2-23 Locating Errors 2-23 Dollar Signs and Underlining 2-23 3 Adjusting the Accounts 3-1 Keeping Track of Groupons: Groupon 3-1 Accrual-Basis Accounting and Adjusting Entries 3-2 Fiscal and Calendar Years 3-3 Accrual- versus Cash-Basis Accounting 3-3 Recognizing Revenues and Expenses 3-3 The Need for Adjusting Entries 3-5 Types of Adjusting Entries 3-6 Adjusting Entries for Deferrals 3-7 Prepaid Expenses 3-7 Unearned Revenues 3-11 Adjusting Entries for Accruals 3-14 Accrued Revenues 3-14 Accrued Expenses 3-15 Summary of Basic Relationships 3-18 Adjusted Trial Balance and Financial Statements 3-21 Preparing the Adjusted Trial Balance 3-22 Preparing Financial Statements 3-22 Appendix 3A: Adjusting Entries for the Alternative Treatment of Deferrals 3-25 Prepaid Expenses 3-26 Unearned Revenues 3-27 Summary of Additional Adjustment Relationships 3-28 Appendix 3B: Financial Reporting Concepts 3-28 Qualities of Useful Information 3-28 Assumptions in Financial Reporting 3-29 Principles in Financial Reporting 3-29 Cost Constraint 3-31 4 Completing the Accounting Cycle 4-1 Everyone Likes to Win: Rhino Foods 4-1 The Worksheet 4-3 Steps in Preparing a Worksheet 4-3 Preparing Financial Statements from a Worksheet 4-7 Preparing Adjusting Entries from a Worksheet 4-8 Closing the Books 4-8 Preparing Closing Entries 4-9 Posting Closing Entries 4-11 Preparing a Post-Closing Trial Balance 4-12 The Accounting Cycle and Correcting Entries 4-15 Summary of the Accounting Cycle 4-15 Reversing Entries—An Optional Step 4-15 Correcting Entries—An Avoidable Step 4-15 Classified Balance Sheet 4-18 Current Assets 4-20 Long-Term Investments 4-20 Property, Plant, and Equipment 4-20 Intangible Assets 4-21 Current Liabilities 4-22 Long-Term Liabilities 4-23 Stockholders’ (Owners’) Equity 4-23 Appendix 4A: Reversing Entries 4-24 Reversing Entries Example 4-25 5 Accounting for Merchandising Operations 5-1 Buy Now, Vote Later: REI 5-1 Merchandising Operations and Inventory Systems 5-3 Operating Cycles 5-3 Flow of Costs 5-4 Recording Purchases Under a Perpetual System 5-6 Freight Costs 5-8 Purchase Returns and Allowances 5-9 Purchase Discounts 5-9 Summary of Purchasing Transactions 5-10 Recording Sales Under a Perpetual System 5-11 Sales Returns and Allowances 5-12 Sales Discounts 5-13 Data Analytics and Credit Sales 5-14 The Accounting Cycle for a Merchandising Company 5-15 Adjusting Entries 5-15 Closing Entries 5-16 Summary of Merchandising Entries 5-16 Multiple-Step Income Statement 5-18 Multiple-Step Income Statement 5-18 Single-Step Income Statement 5-21 Classified Balance Sheet 5-21 Appendix 5A: Merchandising Company Worksheet 5-23 Using a Worksheet 5-23 Appendix 5B: Periodic Inventory System 5-24 Determining Cost of Goods Sold Under a Periodic System 5-25 Recording Merchandise Transactions 5-26 Recording Purchases of Merchandise 5-26 Recording Sales of Merchandise 5-27 Journalizing and Posting Closing Entries 5-28 Using a Worksheet 5-29 6 Inventories 6-1 “Where is That Spare Bulldozer Blade?”: Caterpillar 6-1 Classifying and Determining Inventory 6-2 Classifying Inventory 6-3 Determining Inventory Quantities 6-4 Inventory Methods and Financial Effects 6-7 Specific Identification 6-7 Cost Flow Assumptions 6-8 Financial Statement and Tax Effects of Cost Flow Methods 6-13 Using Inventory Cost Flow Methods Consistently 6-15 Effects of Inventory Errors 6-16 Income Statement Effects 6-17 Balance Sheet Effects 6-18 Inventory Presentation and Analysis 6-18 Presentation 6-18 Lower-of-Cost-or-Net Realizable Value 6-19 Analysis 6-20 Appendix 6A: Inventory Cost Flow Methods in Perpetual Inventory Systems 6-22 First-In, First-Out (FIFO) 6-22 Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) 6-23 Average-Cost 6-23 Appendix 6B: Estimating Inventories 6-24 Gross Profit Method 6-24 Retail Inventory Method 6-25 7 Fraud, Internal Control, and Cash 7-1 Minding the Money in Madison: Barriques 7-2 Fraud and Internal Control 7-3 Fraud 7-3 The Sarbanes-Oxley Act 7-3 Internal Control 7-4 Principles of Internal Control Activities 7-4 Data Analytics and Internal Controls 7-10 Limitations of Internal Control 7-11 Cash Controls 7-12 Cash Receipts Controls 7-12 Cash Disbursements Controls 7-15 Petty Cash Fund 7-16 Control Features of a Bank Account 7-19 Making Bank Deposits 7-19 Writing Checks 7-20 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) System 7-21 Bank Statements 7-21 Reconciling the Bank Account 7-22 Reporting Cash 7-27 Cash Equivalents 7-27 Restricted Cash 7-28 8 Accounting for Receivables 8-1 What’s Cooking?: Nike 8-1 Recognition of Accounts Receivable 8-3 Types of Receivables 8-3 Recognizing Accounts Receivable 8-3 Valuation and Disposition of Accounts Receivable 8-5 Valuing Accounts Receivable 8-5 Disposing of Accounts Receivable 8-12 Notes Receivable 8-14 Determining the Maturity Date 8-15 Computing Interest 8-16 Recognizing Notes Receivable 8-16 Valuing Notes Receivable 8-16 Disposing of Notes Receivable 8-16 Presentation and Analysis of Receivables 8-19 Presentation 8-19 Analysis 8-20 Data Analytics and Receivables Management 8-21 9 Plant Assets, Natural Resources, and Intangible Assets 9-1 A Tale of Two Airlines: American Airlines 9-2 Plant Asset Expenditures 9-3 Determining the Cost of Plant Assets 9-3 Expenditures During Useful Life 9-5 Depreciation Methods 9-7 Factors in Computing Depreciation 9-8 Depreciation Methods 9-9 Depreciation and Income Taxes 9-14 Revising Periodic Depreciation 9-15 Impairments 9-16 Plant Asset Disposals 9-16 Sale of Plant Assets 9-17 Retirement of Plant Assets 9-18 Natural Resources and Intangible Assets 9-19 Natural Resources 9-19 Depletion 9-20 Intangible Assets 9-20 Accounting for Intangible Assets 9-21 Types of Intangible Assets 9-22 Research and Development Costs 9-23 Statement Presentation and Analysis 9-24 Presentation 9-24 Analysis 9-25 Appendix 9A: Exchange of Plant Assets 9-27 Loss Treatment 9-27 Gain Treatment 9-28 10 Liabilities 10-1 And Then There Were Two: Maxwell Car Company 10-1 Accounting for Current Liabilities 10-3 What is a Current Liability? 10-3 Notes Payable 10-3 Sales Taxes Payable 10-4 Unearned Revenues 10-5 Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt 10-5 Payroll and Payroll Taxes Payable 10-6 Major Characteristics of Bonds 10-8 Types of Bonds 10-8 Issuing Procedures 10-9 Bond Trading 10-9 Determining the Market Price of a Bond 10-10 Accounting for Bond Transactions 10-12 Issuing Bonds at Face Value 10-13 Discount or Premium on Bonds 10-13 Issuing Bonds at a Discount 10-14 Issuing Bonds at a Premium 10-15 Redeeming Bonds at Maturity 10-17 Redeeming Bonds Before Maturity 10-17 Accounting for Long-Term Notes Payable 10-18 Mortgage Notes Payable 10-18 Lease Liabilities 10-19 Reporting and Analyzing Liabilities 10-21 Presentation 10-21 Analysis 10-21 Debt and Equity Financing 10-23 Appendix 10A: Straight-Line Amortization 10-25 Amortizing Bond Discount 10-25 Amortizing Bond Premium 10-26 Appendix 10B: Effective-Interest Amortization 10-27 Amortizing Bond Discount 10-28 Amortizing Bond Premium 10-29 11 Corporations: Organization, Stock Transactions, and Stockholders’ Equity 11-1 Oh Well, I Guess I’ll Get Rich: Facebook 11-2 Corporate Form of Organization 11-3 Characteristics of a Corporation 11-3 Forming a Corporation 11-6 Stockholder Rights 11-6 Stock Issue Considerations 11-8 Corporate Capital 11-10 Accounting for Stock Issuances 11-11 Accounting for Common Stock 11-11 Accounting for Preferred Stock 11-14 Accounting for Treasury Stock 11-15 Cash Dividends, Stock Dividends, and Stock Splits 11-18 Cash Dividends 11-19 Dividend Preferences 11-21 Stock Dividends 11-23 Stock Splits 11-25 Reporting and Analyzing Stockholders’ Equity 11-27 Retained Earnings 11-27 Retained Earnings Restrictions 11-28 Balance Sheet Presentation of Stockholders’ Equity 11-29 Analysis of Stockholders’ Equity 11-30 Appendix 11A: Stockholders’ Equity Statement 11-32 Appendix 11B: Book Value per Share 11-33 Book Value per Share Example 11-33 Book Value versus Market Price 11-34 12 Statement of Cash Flows 12-1 Got Cash?: Microsoft 12-2 Usefulness and Format of the Statement of Cash Flows 12-3 Usefulness of the Statement of Cash Flows 12-3 Classification of Cash Flows 12-3 Significant Noncash Activities 12-4 Format of the Statement of Cash Flows 12-5 Preparing the Statement of Cash Flows—Indirect Method 12-6 Indirect and Direct Methods 12-7 Indirect Method—Computer Services Company 12-7 Step 1: Operating Activities 12-9 Summary of Conversion to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities—Indirect Method 12-12 Step 2: Investing and Financing Activities 12-13 Step 3: Net Change in Cash 12-15 Analyzing the Statement of Cash Flows 12-17 Free Cash Flow 12-17 Appendix 12A: Statement of Cash Flows—Direct Method 12-19 Step 1: Operating Activities 12-19 Step 2: Investing and Financing Activities 12-24 Step 3: Net Change in Cash 12-26 Appendix 12B: Worksheet for the Indirect Method 12-26 Preparing the Worksheet 12-27 Appendix 12C: Statement of Cash Flows—T-Account Approach 12-31 13 Financial Analysis: The Big Picture 13-1 It Pays to Be Patient: Warren Buffett 13-2 Sustainable Income and Quality of Earnings 13-3 Sustainable Income 13-3 Quality of Earnings 13-7 Horizontal Analysis and Vertical Analysis 13-9 Horizontal Analysis 13-10 Vertical Analysis 13-12 Ratio Analysis 13-15 Liquidity Ratios 13-16 Solvency Ratios 13-17 Profitability Ratios 13-17 Financial Analysis and Data Analytics 13-18 Comprehensive Example of Ratio Analysis 13-18 Appendix A Specimen Financial Statements: Apple Inc. A-1 Appendix B Specimen Financial Statements: PepsiCo, Inc. B-1 Appendix C Specimen Financial Statements: The Coca-Cola Company C-1 Appendix D Specimen Financial Statements: Amazon.com, Inc. D-1 Appendix E Specimen Financial Statements: Walmart Inc. E-1 Appendix F Specimen Financial Statements: Louis Vuitton F-1 Appendix G Time Value of Money G-1 Interest and Future Values G-2 Nature of Interest G-2 Future Value of a Single Amount G-3 Future Value of an Annuity G-5 Present Values G-7 Present Value Variables G-7 Present Value of a Single Amount G-8 Present Value of an Annuity G-10 Time Periods and Discounting G-12 Present Value of a Long-Term Note or Bond G-12 Capital Budgeting Situations G-15 Using Financial Calculators G-16 Present Value of a Single Sum G-17 Present Value of an Annuity G-18 Future Value of a Single Sum G-18 Future Value of an Annuity G-18 Internal Rate of Return G-19 Useful Applications of the Financial Calculator G-19 Appendix H Reporting and Analyzing Investments H-1 Accounting for Debt Investments H-1 Why Corporations Invest H-2 Accounting for Debt Investments H-3 Accounting for Stock Investments H-4 Holdings of Less Than 20% H-5 Holdings Between 20% and 50% H-6 Holdings of More Than 50% H-7 Reporting Investments in Financial Statements H-8 Debt Securities H-9 Equity Securities H-12 Balance Sheet Presentation H-12 Presentation of Realized and Unrealized Gain or Loss H-14 Company Index / Subject Index I-1
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Latinx Business Success
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword xiii Preface xv Introduction The Latino Digital Leadership Model 1 Chapter 1 Decision Making: C-Suite Level Leaders And Board Directors 9 Chapter 2 Intelligence: Healthcare And Physicians 57 Chapter 3 Game Plan: Latinx-Factor Leaders 87 Chapter 4 Inclusion: Executive Nonprofit Leadership And Education 115 Chapter 5 Technology: Technology Executives 159 Chapter 6 Abundance: Media And Arts 187 Chapter 7 Leverage: Venture Capital And Entrepreneurship 209 Conclusion 241 Acknowledgments 247 About The Authors 251 Index 253
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Intercultural Management
Book SynopsisChristoph Barmeyer is Professor of Intercultural Communication at the University of Passau, Germany.Peter Franklin is Professor of Intercultural Business and Management Communication at HTWG Konstanz University of Applied Sciences, Germany.Trade Review'Rather than experiencing cultural differences as threats to be overcome, Barmeyer and Franklin challenge the reader to experience and enjoy the richness of cultural diversity with in-depth case studies that go beyond stereotypical representations of cultural differences. This book is not only a valuable resource for cross-cultural management scholars and educators, but also a useful addition to any executive's library.' - Gunter Stahl, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria 'Intercultural Management addresses one of the most important issues of the 21st century: how people from around the world can work well together. It is not a question of merely recognizing differences, but rather leveraging and appreciating global diversity. Franklin and Barmeyer guide readers through the complexities of human dynamics and offer much needed analysis and advice.' - Nancy J. Adler, McGill University, Canada 'For the first time, a book that brings together theory, practice and reflective application homogeneously. The succinct approach and clarity of thought makes for an ideal resource for both students and academics alike.' - Meena Chavan, Macquarie University, Australia 'For too long the treatment of culture in management research and education has remained detached from work place settings. At last we have a well-conceived, ground-breaking book that is replete with solution-oriented, up-to-date cases for students and practitioners.' - Nigel Holden, Leeds University Business School, UK 'This is the perfect text for students and researchers who require case studies which treat culture as a complex and contextual influence. They present entertaining and engaging scenarios which get to the heart of the role of culture in today's transnational business environment and encourage the reader to explore and question a wide variety of managerial dilemmas.' - Fiona Moore, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK 'Finally, a management book on culture that doesn't reduce this important concept to simplistic, wholistic, nomothetic, value-based dimensions that do more harm than good in guiding intercultural interactions! Taking a dynamic, non-North American perspective, this book goes far in offering authentic, reflective, and practical guidance for practitioners as well as academics who want an up-close and genuine understanding of the culture in today's complex global business context.' - Mary Yoko Brannen, University of Victoria, Canada 'This book is a very valuable resource on culture in management - the texts, cases and examples are highly insightful not only for students, but also for executives. The book helps readers on their journey towards improving intercultural competencies.' - Stefan Schmid, ESCP Europe Business School, GermanyTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction: An Alternative Approach to Intercultural Management – From Otherness to Synergy PART 1: Understanding Otherness and Discord 1 Understanding Otherness and Discord: A Necessary but Insufficient First Step towards Generating Complementarity and Synergy from Cultural Diversity 2 Harmonizing Expectations: NSF International's Experience in Shanghai 3 Planning a Sino-British Collaborative Workshop: Negotiating Preferences and Achieving Synergy 4 Intercultural Challenges in International Mergers and Acquisitions: A German-Bulgarian-Romanian Case Study 5 How to Implement Change in a Post-acquisition Multicultural Context: The Lafarge Experience in Britain 6 The Intercultural Challenge of Building the European eSports League for Video Gaming 7 Leading Change in Mergers and Acquisitions in Asia-Pacific 8 Smart Spacing: The Impact of Locations on Intercultural Trust-building and Decision-making 9 IKEA's Ethical Dilemmas in Saudi Arabia PART 2: Applying Competencies and Resources 10 Applying Competencies and Resources: Handling Cultural Otherness as the Second Step towards Generating Complementarity and Synergy from Cultural Diversity 11 Adidas and Reebok: What Expatriate Managers Need to Manage M & A's across Cultures 12 Virtual Chaos at WORLDWIDE Rx: How Cultural Intelligence Can Turn Problems into Solutions 13 Cultural Intelligence at Work – A Case Study from Thailand 14 Cultural Aspects of Offshoring to India PART 3: Achieving Complementarity and Synergy 15 Achieving Complementarity and Synergy: The Third Step to Leveraging Diversity in Intercultural Management 16 Future+: Intercultural Challenges and Success Factors in an International Virtual Project Team 17 A Tough Day for a French Expatriate in Vietnam: The Management of a Large International Infrastructure Project 18 Japan Tobacco International: Managing and Leveraging Cultural Diversity 19 Leveraging the Benefits of Diversity and Biculturalism through Organizational Design 20 Going Global versus Staying Local: The Performance Management Dilemma in the International Context 21 A Parcel to Spain: Reconciling Cultural and Managerial Dilemmas Caused by the Implementation of Corporate Culture Instruments 22 Managing Glocally: Resolving Intercultural Challenges in the Management of Local Multicultural Teams in a Multinational Venture 23 Strategic Alliances and Intercultural Organizational Change: The Renault-Nissan case List of Contributors.
£56.99
Palgrave Macmillan Hit Brands
Book SynopsisForeword History of Music and Brand Relationship Brands at the New Majors Introduction to 3 Strategic Models Music as Identity: Case Studies and Interviews Music as Engagement: Case Studies and Interviews Music as Revenue: Case Studies and Interviews Multimodal Strategies: Best Practice for Brands and Music Flipping the Equation: Brand Strategies for Music Mapping the FutureTrade Review'Music done right can instantly stir consumer passion and deepen their connection to brands. It can transcend cultures, demographics and geographic borders. That's why Hit Brands is a must-read. Three of the best music branding experts in the business offer excellent advice that can literally make your brand sing and drive sales at the same time.' Howard Draft, Executive Chairman, Draftfcb "Music is the most efficient and meaningful way to engage consumers, and thanks to Hit Brands, both the seasoned professional and the newbie brand manager will learn how to harness the social power of this universal passion." Lucien Boyer, President & Global CEO, Havas Sports & Entertainment "A fine line separates music that you remember from a commercial and a brand that you remember because of the music. Hit Brands spells out the difference. Ideas will always be the universal language everyone can understand but music will always be the language everyone can feel. This book deconstructs the smartest ways to get there." James Cheung, Global Creative Director, TBWA\Chiat\Day "When you get real, honest collaboration between a brand and a band - not just a bombastic stunt - the creative result is unforgettable." Susan Credle, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett USA 'Music is a powerful tool to inspire movements, win hearts, unite cultures, time travel, escape the mundane, remind us we are human, elevate our point of view...It's the magnetic force of attraction that draws you in to feel, experience and live the story.' Chris Garbutt, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy & Mather ParisTable of ContentsForeword History of Music and Brand Relationship Brands at the New Majors Introduction to 3 Strategic Models Music as Identity: Case Studies and Interviews Music as Engagement: Case Studies and Interviews Music as Revenue: Case Studies and Interviews Multimodal Strategies: Best Practice for Brands and Music Flipping the Equation: Brand Strategies for Music Mapping the Future
£54.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Managing Global Business
Book SynopsisThis is a brand new introductory text that offers a succinct, accessible and engaging overview of the key theories and models that underpin the global economy and international business. Packed with global case studies and with an emphasis on practical employability skills it ensures students are prepared for the workplace.Table of ContentsPART I: GLOBAL POSSIBILITIES 1. International Trade 2. International Growth and Diversification PART II: GLOBAL MARKETS 3. International Risk Analysis 4. Positioning Risk Analysis 5. Market Entry Decisions 6. International Markets PART III: GLOBAL LOCATIONS 7. Import and Export 8. Foreign Direct Investment 9. International Value and Supply Chains PART IV: GLOBAL STRATEGIES, ALLIANCES AND STRUCTURES 10. International Business Strategies 11. Global Strategic Alliances 12. Organisational Issues PART V: GLOBAL REGULATION AND FINANCE 13. The International Regulatory Framework 14. International Accounting 15. International Finance PART VI: GLOBAL MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE 16. International Culture and Business 17. International Human Resource Management 18. Corporate Social Responsibility.
£56.99
Palgrave MacMillan UK Architecting Enterprise Managing Innovation
Book SynopsisThe discussion in this book provides an introduction to the concept of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial business management. The author covers many elements of the entrepreneurial management discipline including choosing a business, organizing, financing, marketing, developing an offering that the market will value, and growing a business.Table of ContentsPART I: LAYING FOUNDATION OF ENTERPRISE 1. Globalization and Emerging Firms 2. Entrepreneurial Mind-set 3. Organizations and Innovations PART II: ARCHITECTING ENTERPRISE: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY EFFECTS 4. Innovation Management 5. Process Innovation and Value Chain Management 6. Technology Diffusion and Adoption 7. Innovations, Technology, and Economies of Scale 8. Disruptive Innovations and Technologies PART III: REVEALING VALUES 9. The Human Factors 10. Consumer Marketplace 11. Global Effects of Innovation and Technology
£71.85
Palgrave MacMillan UK Franchising for Social Innovation
Book SynopsisSocial franchising represents a third generation form of franchising development, after trade-name and business-format franchising. At the intersection of social enterprise and micro finance literatures, this book reviews a variety of social franchising formats across a number of developing countries.Table of ContentsIntroduction (Ilan Alon) 1. Social Franchising as an Organizational Format – An Overview; Anita du Toit 2. Overcoming Institutional Challenges in Microfranchising; Lisa Jones Christensen and David Lehr 3. The Scope for Scaling Up Social Enterprises in China; Michael Norton 4. Access Afya: Micro-Clinic Health Franchise Designed for Scale; Kevin McKague, Melissa Menke, Ajanthy Arasaratnam 5. World Vision: Catalyzing the growth of Microfranchising in Tanzania; Andy Hunter and Ashley Wheaton
£42.74
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Managing CrossCultural Communication Principles
Book SynopsisAccessible and lively introduction to the management of cross-cultural communication for undergraduate and postgraduate business students. Drawing on the latest research and incorporating the author''s own extensive experience of working in different cultural settings, it addresses the core theory and practice. An essential course companion.Trade ReviewPraise for the first edition: 'This is a well-researched, comprehensive and perceptive review of key issues in cross-cultural management. Engagingly written from a qualitative perspective while still taking in the major quantitative scholars, this book is a useful discussion of the origins and consequences of cross-cultural differences. I would recommend this book to any student of cross-cultural management, or any lecturer looking for a good textbook for an international human resource management course.'- Dr. Fiona Moore, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK 'Maude has produced a well-written, helpfully organized and practical guide to the multiple challenges of managing cross-cultural communication that skilfully makes the reader aware of the key ideas and issues which need to be grasped in order to function effectively in the modern business environment. His book represents a fresh and engaging approach to its subject and as such deserves to be one of the first ports of call for any student of international business who wishes to come to grips with the cross-cultural dimension of business.' - Professor David Head, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, University of Lincoln, UK 'This is the type of book I wish I had when I was beginning my work as a trainer and consultant. This is an exceptionally well-researched and comprehensive review of all you need to know about intercultural communication. And done in a serious and readable manner.' - Patrick Schmidt, DialoginTable of ContentsPreface PART I: PRINCIPLES 1. What is culture? 2. Language matters 3. Nonverbal aspects of cross-cultural communication 4. Prejudice and stereotypes 5. Cultural values in business and society PART II: PRACTICE 6. Communicating across cultural difference 7. Managing and working in multicultural teams 8. Interracial interactions 9. Expatriate performance 10. Cross-cultural meetings and negotiations 11. Cross-cultural interviews and selection 12. Cross-cultural adjustment 13. Developing cross-cultural skills Appendix: Power of social networks Books for further study Index.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Human Resource Management
Book SynopsisJawad Syed is Dean and Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Suleman Dawood School of Business, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan. Jawad was previously Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Diversity Management at the University of Huddersfield, UK.Robin Kramar is Professor of Human Resource Management at the Australian Catholic University, Australia. Robin conducts leadership work as Chair of the HR and Professional Experience Discipline, and she is responsible for accreditation and ensuring quality in the University's HRM programs.Trade ReviewAn excellent revised edition of a successful core text which features a truly global orientation, and a critical approach to HRM theory and practice. The authors take a non-western-centric approach and encourage students to question underlying assumptions about management. * Adrian Wilkinson, Griffith University, Australia *In the last few decades an increasing number of books on international HRM have been published. Among these publications this book stands out through the way in which it explores dominant concepts from the HRM literature, linking them with other literature, like on institutional theory, industrial relations and employee participation. The critical approach makes it stand out, especially when compared with more mainstream thinking on Strategic HRM. Global developments are looked at without the typical Euro-US angle - providing fresh ideas from other regions of the world like Australia. There are also many excellent cases suitable for various levels of teaching international HRM and employment relations. * Ulke Veersma, University of Greenwich, UK *This book provides a superb introduction to HRM in the 21st century, and in a global context. The topics are located in the present era; they update methodologies and offer original and actionable ways forward for a subject that is in danger of being hijacked by recycled insights. * Raza Mir, William Paterson University, USA *Table of ContentsPART ONE-THE HRM ARENA Chapter 1 – Context-Specific Human Resource Management Chapter 2 – A Critical Perspective on Strategic Human Resource Management PART TWO- HRM IN PRACTICE Chapter 3 – HRM in MNCs Chapter 4 – Diversity Management in a Global Context Chapter 5 – HRM, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Chapter 6 – Human Resource Planning Chapter 7 – Job and Work Design Chapter 8 – Recruitment and Selection Chapter 9 – Performance Management Chapter 10 – Reward Management Chapter 11 – Training, Development and Learning PART THREE- CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HRM Chapter 12 – Talent Management Chapter 13 – International Assignments Chapter 14 – HRM, Productivity and Employee Involvement Chapter 15 – Work-Life Balance in the 21st Century Chapter 16 – Managing Global and Migrant Workers Chapter 17 – Sustainable HRM.
£62.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Communicating Across Cultures at Work
Book SynopsisMaureen Guirdham formerly Director of the MBA Programme at City University and Head of the Business School at Westminster University, UK. In recent years, she has worked extensively in central Europe, central Asia, India and Southern Africa.Trade ReviewEndorsements for the 3rd Edition 'This is an impressively thorough update of an already excellent textbook. It provides a practical but unfailingly well-researched overview of the major areas of intercultural and multicultural business communication, in such a way that students get acquainted with the discussions that underlie the resulting guidelines. This makes it a very useful course book for organizational communication in an age of globalization.' - Professor Anne Marie Bulow, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark 'This book is a valuable resource for students on an undergraduate or postgraduate business or management degree programme which includes the study of culture and communication in the context of work and/or intercultural communication in the workplace. It is particularly useful for students planning to do an international work or study placement as part of their degree programme or those intending to work in organisations that operate across the globe. As the book is thoroughly grounded in research, it is also suitable for research purposes. The up-to-date, real world examples included throughout the book, together with the questions and exercises at the end of each chapter, make the book an appropriate course book for all levels of study at university.' - Claire Richardson, Aston Business School, UK '...a wealth of information and a broad perspective on cross cultural communication. The inclusion of ethics, teams and leadership and very useful questions and exercises are to be particularly welcomed.' - Roberta Wiig Berg, Associate Professor, The Norwegian School of Management BI, NorwayTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Preface Acknowledgements Introduction PART I: CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION AT WORK Culture and Cultural Difference PART II: CULTURE AND WORK COMMUNICATION Cultural Differences at Work Culture and Work Communication Contexts Culture and Work Communication Practices How Culture Affects the Antecedents of Work Communication Sub-Cultural Communication at Work PART III: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AT WORK Barriers to Intercultural Communication Effective Intercultural Work Communication Intercultural Work Activities Glossary Further Reading Index.
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Palgrave MacMillan UK Developments in Logistics and Supply Chain
Book SynopsisContaining the most influential papers from the International Symposium on Logistics, Developments in Logistics and Supply Chain Management demonstrates the evolution in logistics and supply chain management since the 1990s.Table of Contents1. Introduction and Overview KS Pawar, H Rogers, A Potter and M Naim 2. Supply Chain Design and Configurations Framework for designing robust supply chains J V Vlajic, JGA J Van Der Vorst and R Haijema (2009) Collaborative supply chain configurations: The implications for supplier performance in production and inventory control J Holmstrom, J Smaros, SM Disney and DR Towill (2003) A critical review of survey-based research in supply chain integration T van der Vaart and DP van Donk (2005) The reverse amplification effect in supply chains M Holweg and J Bicheno (2000) 3. Agility, Flexibility and Risk Creating the agile supply chain: issues and challenges M Christopher, A Harrison and R van Hoek (1999) Process control in agile supply chain networks M Pearson, R Masson and A Swain (2008) The power of flexibility for mitigating supply chain risks C Tang and B Tomlin (2007) Managing risk in international inbound supply chains C Colicchia, F Dallari and M Melacini (2009) 4. Supplier Management A computerized vendor rating system A Ghobadian, A Stainer and T Kiss (1993) Toyota supplier system in Japan and the UK P Hines (1997) Readiness for supply chain collaboration & supplier Integration - Findings from the Chinese automotive industry J Schadel, M Lockstrom, R Moser and N Harrison (2011) Business process management and supply chain collaboration: Critical comparison of four Thai case studies Pradabwong, J, Braziotis, C and KS Pawar (2014) 5. Retail Logistics Customer segmentation based on buying and returning behaviour: Supporting differentiated service delivery in fashion e-commerce K Hjort, B Lantz, D Ericsson and J Gattorna (2012) The retailer's SKU allocation problem B Avittathur and J Shah (2004) Exploring supply chain relationships and information exchange in UK grocery supply chains: some preliminary findings M Barratt (1999) 6. ICT and Decision Support Traceability information management system for composite production process T Takeno, A Okamoto, M Horikawa, T Uetake, M Sugawara and M Ohba (2006) Flexible mass customisation: Managing its information logistics using adaptive cooperative multi agent systems IJ Timm, PO Woelk, P Knirsch and HK Tonshoff (2001) 7. Transport and Distribution Determinants of grain shippers and importers freight transport choice behaviour T C Lirn and R D Wong (2010) Modelling the impact of factory gate pricing on transport and logistics A Potter, C Lalwani, SM Disney and H Velho (2003) The load planning problem for less-than-truckload motor carriers and a solution approach N Katayama and S Yurimoto (2002) 8. Sustainable and responsible Supply Chains Does firm size influence sustainable performance in food supply chains? An empirical analysis of Greek SMEs M Bourlakis, G Maglaras, E Aktas, D Gallear and C Fotopoulos (2013) Setting targets for reducing carbon emissions from logistics operations: Principles and practice A McKinnon (2012) On the operational logistic aspects of reuse SDP Flapper (1995)
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Palgrave Macmillan Human Resource Management in International NGOs
Book SynopsisThis insightful book examines human resource management practice and its perceived impact on performance in the non-profit sector.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Exploring the Black Box and Paradox.- Chapter 2 Recruitment.- Chapter 3 Selection.- Chapter 4 Employee Participation.- Chapter 5 mplications for INGO Management Process.- Chapter 6 What have we learned?.
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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Companion to Global Female
Book SynopsisThe literature in female entrepreneurship has witnessed significant development in the last 30 years, with the research emphasis shifting from purely descriptive explorations towards a clear effort to embed research within highly informed conceptual frameworks. With contributions from leading and emerging researchers, The Routledge Companion to Global Female Entrepreneurship brings together the latest international research, concepts and thinking in the area. With a strong international dimension, this book will facilitate comparative discussion and analysis on all aspects of female entrepreneurship, including start-ups, socio-economic influences, entrepreneurial capital and minority entrepreneurship.Reflecting the subjectâs growing importance for researchers, academics and policy makers as well as those involved in supporting womenâs entrepreneurship through training programmes, networks, consultancy or the provision of venture capital, The RouTrade ReviewThis timely and expertly organised compendium is a celebration of the growing understanding on the significance and diverse global practice of female entrepreneurship. An impressive range of contributions from top scholars confirms gender is integral to this understanding, provides valuable insights on strengthening the ecosystem to support women’s entrepreneurship and takes into account new demographic contexts and the complexities of female enterprise.Anne de Bruin, Professor, Massey University, New ZealandWhile the area of women’s entrepreneurship has received an increased amount of attention over the past few years, the types of questions asked and the way in which answers are pursued has not yet led to a coherent sense of understanding. In The Routledge Companion to Global Female Entrepreneurship, Henry, Nelson and Lewis guide us through a collection of works that together provide the necessary bridge between gender theories and entrepreneurship, thereby inviting more of us into the discussion with potential impact for theory, practice and policy.Patricia Greene, Professor, Babson College, USATable of ContentsIntroduction: The Context and Practice of Female EntrepreneurshipColette Henry, Teresa Nelson & Kate LewisPart 1: The Context for Female Entrepreneurship Women Entrepreneurs and Their Ventures: Complicating Categories and Contextualising Gender Angela Martinez-Dy & Susan Marlow Experiences of Women Entrepreneurs in Family Firms Mary Barrett & Ken Moores Women, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Kate Kearins & Katrin Schaefer Saudi Women’s Entrepreneurial Intentions: The Social Construction of Norms and Perceptions Renaud Redien-Collot, Laurice Alexandre & Wassim J. Aloulou Female Academic Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation: Reviewing the Evidence and Identifying the Challenges Helen Lawton Smith, Henry Etzkowitz, Viviana Meschitti & Alex Poulovassilis Part 2: The Ecosystem for Female Entrepreneurs Strategies to Redress Entrepreneurship Gender Gaps in Canada Barbara J. Orser U.S. Women Entrepreneurs and Their Access to Early-Stage Financing Linda Edelman, Tatiana Manolova & Candida Brush Financing High-Growth Women-Owned Firms in the United States: Challenges, Opportunities and Implications for Public Policy Susan Coleman & Alicia Robb Gender Differences in New Venture Funding: Supply-Side Discrimination or Demand-Side Disinclination? John Watson, Michael Stuetzer & Roxanne Zolin Part 3: Supporting Female Entrepreneurs Supporting and Training Female Necessity Entrepreneurs Walid A. Nakara, Nerine Bouguerra & Alain Fayolle Entrepreneurial Role Models: An Integrated Framework from a Constructionist Perspective Maria Cristina Díaz-García & Janice Byrne Female Entrepreneurship, Role Models and Network Externalities in Middle–Income Countries Maria Minniti Revisiting Research on Gender in Entrepreneurial Networks Lene Foss Part 4: Identity Identity Work, Swift Trust and Gender: The Role of Women-Only Leadership Development Programmes Claire Leitch, Richard Harrison & Maura McAdam Postfeminism and Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Identity of the ‘Mumpreneur’ Patricia Lewis Female Lifestyle Entrepreneurs and Their Business Models Helle Neergaard & Dorthe Refslund Christensen Tales of Heroine Entrepreneurs Karin Berglund, Helen Ahl & Katarina Pettersson Perceived Legitimacy of Women Entrepreneurs in France: Between Identity Legitimacy and Entrepreneurial Legitimacy Philippe Pailot, Corinne Poroli & Stéphanie Chasserio Part 5: Demography Women, Disability and Entrepreneurship Kate Caldwell, Sarah Parker Harris & Maija Renko Female Immigrant Global Entrepreneurship: From Invisibility to Empowerment? Maria Villares-Varela, Monder Ram & Trevor Jones Entrepreneurial Activity Among Irish Traveller Women: An Insight into the Complexity of Survival Thomas M. Cooney & Denis Foley Entrepreneurship, Age and Gender: The Swedish Case Carin Holmquist & Elisabeth SundinIndex
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Taylor & Francis The Producers Business Handbook
Book SynopsisGain a comprehensive understanding of the business of entertainment and learn to successfully engage in all aspects of global production with the revised and updated 4th edition of The Producer's Business Handbook. Learn how to cultivate relationships with key industry players including domestic and foreign studios, agencies, attorneys, talent, completion guarantors, banks, and private investors. This edition has been updated to include the latest opportunities presented by changing technology and their impact on the producerâs ability to brand, monetize, finance and globally release content. Also included is new information on audience, earning, distribution and funding opportunities created by the explosive growth of VR, AR, 360 and gaming, as well as the rapid conversion to OTT. Additional features include: Completely updated production financing worksheets â an essential tool for producers; Expanded information for loTrade Review"As a die-hard independent producer of over 700 TV shows and 15 movies, I wish this book had been available at the start of my career! If so, I would have avoided a decade or so of discovery from the school of hard knocks. Whether you are producing for the big screen or the smaller ones, I recommend you read, study and use this latest edition of The Producer's Business Handbook as part of readying your projects for the myriad of possible revenue streams that will make all your hard work much more rewarding. John Lee and Anne Marie Gillen's book is a brightly-illuminated path through the otherwise very murky waters of finance and distribution." —Steve Ecclesine, Independent Producer of 15 Motion Pictures and over 700 TV Episodes "This is the single best work on financing independent films. The landscape of the film business is changing rapidly, and this is one of the only books addressing two of the most difficult aspects: financing and distribution. There is more to financing a film than developing a business plan. This book shows practical, in-depth information, efficiently written and presented." —Don Smith, Associate Chair & Associate Professor, Film & Video Department, Columbia College "This is a timely book, detailing a proven method for success and providing relevant data for both investors and filmmakers." —Jillian Alexander, Managing Director, Conduit Consulting LLC.; Former VP of Corporate Development, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Member of Sony US Ventures Team Table of ContentsIntroduction The Industry U.S. Theatrical Distributors International Territories DIY Distribution Ancillary Windows, Rights, & Products Production Financing Production Incentives Guarantors Attorneys Talent Agents & Managers Company Structure Development Funding The Team Operations Producers Business Resources Glossary
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Crisis Management Strategy
Book SynopsisCrisis Management Strategy, first published in 1993, is an excellent introduction to the theory and practice of crisis management in modern enterprises. Simon Booth examines the conventional approaches followed by many firms in the face of change and crisis. He warns of the dangers of theories which oversimplify the causes of crisis and their possible solutions, and which overlook the individual nature of each firm and its environment. Instead, a dynamic new vision of crisis management is offered, which takes into account different kinds of crisis demanding diverse solutions. The key role of leadership is also evaluated in relation to both internally and externally generated crises. Drawing on case studies of leading firms facing crisis solutions in a variety of environments, this truly international volume will provide valuable insight into the experience of crisis, risk and uncertainty. This title will be of interest to students of business. Table of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part One: Management paradigms and perspectives; 1. The growth of uncertainty 2. Planning for change 3. Perspectives on strategy: the crisis of diagnosis; Part Two: Crisis management theory and risk assessment; 4. Developments in crisis management theory 5. Risk assessment and management; Part Three: The practice of crisis management; 6. Multinationals and crisis decision making 7. Managing external crises 8. Internal crisis management; Part Four: Control and recover strategy; 9. Control systems for managing critical incidents 10. Recovery strategies 11. Conclusions; References; Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd From World Factory to Global Investor
Book SynopsisChinese outward direct investment (ODI) is growing rapidly in recent years. As an important phenomenon in the global economy, China's ODI deserves more thorough analysis. This book looks at China's ODI activities from multi-perspectives. With the rebalancing of China's own structural growth and China's shift towards a net capital exporter, her initiatives such as One Belt One Road (OBOR) have brought profound implications to the traditional super-sovereign or multilateral financial and investment cooperation mechanism. As her investment destinations and investment methods become more diversified and sophisticated, this book offers unique and refreshing insight into China's ODI activities.The book covers the whole range of history and policy development of China's ODI and analyses China's ODI trends and characteristics in the recent years. It reviews China's major policy changes after the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party and how they mTrade Review'Over the last decade, China rapidly became a major player in global investment. In recent years, China’s Outward Direct Investment (ODI) already surpassed its inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Against this background, the editors of this volume, both from China Investment Corporation, China’s sovereign wealth fund established a decade ago, assembled an impressive and diversified group of more than 30 academics, policy makers, business consultants and investment professionals from inside and outside China to contribute to a wide range of analysis on China’s ODI. The result is a timely and valuable book, which in my view will benefit those who want to understand the economic, business and investment logic of the rise of China’s ODI, to interpret related government policies, and to think about its global implications.' — Yingyi Qian, Professor and Dean, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University'This book provides a valuable examination of China’s emergence as a global economic powerhouse—from a global manufacturing hub to a global investor. It details, from a variety of perspectives, the shifting focus of Chinese overseas investment, including the role of state and private entities, the consequences for rebalancing of China’s domestic patterns of growth, and the experiences of a variety of Chinese firms and entrepreneurs. These are understudied areas that warrant much more attention. From World Factory to Global Investor is an important contribution. It provides a window into China today and an important dimension of its likely future economic priorities.' — Merit E Janow, Dean, School of International and Public Affairs, Professor of Practice, International Economic Law & International Affairs, Columbia University'Over the last decade, China rapidly became a major player in global investment. In recent years, China’s Outward Direct Investment (ODI) already surpassed its inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Against this background, the editors of this volume, both from China Investment Corporation, China’s sovereign wealth fund established a decade ago, assembled an impressive and diversified group of more than 30 academics, policy makers, business consultants and investment professionals from inside and outside China to contribute to a wide range of analysis on China’s ODI. The result is a timely and valuable book, which in my view will benefit those who want to understand the economic, business and investment logic of the rise of China’s ODI, to interpret related government policies, and to think about its global implications.' — Yingyi Qian, Professor and Dean, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University'This book provides a valuable examination of China’s emergence as a global economic powerhouse—from a global manufacturing hub to a global investor. It details, from a variety of perspectives, the shifting focus of Chinese overseas investment, including the role of state and private entities, the consequences for rebalancing of China’s domestic patterns of growth, and the experiences of a variety of Chinese firms and entrepreneurs. These are understudied areas that warrant much more attention. From World Factory to Global Investor is an important contribution. It provides a window into China today and an important dimension of its likely future economic priorities.' — Merit E Janow, Dean, School of International and Public Affairs, Professor of Practice, International Economic Law & International Affairs, Columbia UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction and OverviewPart I: Review of Chinese Outward Direct Investment1. Overseas Direct Investment by Chinese Enterprises: A Survey (2005–2016) (Chen Meng, Zhihua Lyu and Chunyang Jiang)2. From ‘World Factory’ to International Capacity Cooperation: China’s Evolving Role in the Global Value Chain (Xuedong Ding)3. China’s Economic Transition and Overseas Direct Investments (Lawrence J. Lau)4. Challenges in GVC and ODI Development: What Can China Do? (Jiong Gong, Xinding Yu and Zhongxiu Zhao)5. Chinese Outward Foreign Direct Investment – An Opportunity to Revisit International Business Theory (Peter J. Buckley)Part II: Policy Development and Implications6. Recent Changes in China’s Outbound Investment Policies and Their Implications (Zucai Hu)7. China Builds up Free Trade Areas to Facilitate OFDI (Xiangchen Zhang)8. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB): A New Mechanism for Global Financial Cooperation (Yaobin Shi)9. RMB Internationalization: History and Outlook (Jun Ma and Huaizhu Xie)10. Japan’s Experience of Foreign Investment and China’s Policy Options (Wenling Chen and Guanqun Mei)Part III: The Dynamics of Chinese ODI11. From Active Buyers to Active Owners (Gordon Orr and David Cogman)12. Execution is the Strategy: The key to Lenovo’s Success in IBM PC Division Acquisition (Chuanzhi Liu and Neng Liang)13. Why Go Global? The Logic behind Investing Overseas (John Zhao)14. The Dynamics of Chinese Outbound Investment – Challenges and Case Studies (Andrew Wood and Yu Cao)15. Capitalizing on Opportunities and Tackling Major Legal Challenges and Risks: A Practitioner’s Perspective (Joseph C. Shenker, Chun Wei and Jordan Oreck)Part IV: Chinese ODI in A Global Context16. Policy Implications of FDI on Financial Sector Development (Andrew Sheng)17. The History and Evolution of Chinese Companies Going Global: What to Expect in the Years Ahead (Yibing Wu)18. Chinese Investment in the UK: Great Expectations? (Lord Sassoon and Giles Blackburne)19. The "New Normal" and Its Implications for Chinese Investment in Africa (Jacko J.H. Maree and Jeremy J. Stevens)20. The Return of Bilateralism: China, Post-Brexit Britain and Trump (Erik Berglof and Vince Cable)Part V: Conclusion21. Summary and Conclusions (Xuedong Ding and Chen Meng)
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Taylor & Francis The Routledge Companion to the Makers of Global
Book SynopsisThe Routledge Companion to the Makers of Global Business draws together a wide array of state-of-the-art research on multinational enterprises. The volume aims to deepen our historical understanding of how firms and entrepreneurs contributed to transformative processes of globalization.This book explores how global business facilitated the mechanisms of cross-border interactions that affected individuals, organizations, industries, national economies and international relations. The 37 chapters span the Middle Ages to the present day, analyzing the emergence of institutions and actors alongside key contextual factors for global business development. Contributors examine business as a central actor in globalization, covering myriad entrepreneurs, organizational forms and key industrial sectors. Taking a historical view, the chapters highlight the intertwined and evolving nature of economic, political, social, technological and environmental patterns and relationships.Trade Review"This important collection of new surveys by leading scholars represents an essential state of the art summary and reflection on the often neglected major contribution of entrepreneurs and firms to the globalisation of business and provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of global business in historical perspective, notably on the role of institutions and organisational forms." – Robert Read, Lancaster University Management School, UK"This is a terrific contribution to the broad field of analytical business history, focused on the key actors who have created the global economy. A must read for economists, political scientists, sociologists and strategy scholars with an interest in how international business actually functions." – Alain Verbeke, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of International Business Studies"A major contribution to the history of globalization and capitalism, The Routledge Companion to the Makers of Global Business brings together more than fifty scholars, writing on broad political and social issues as well as institutional and technological ones – from the Great Divergence and the histories of gender and race in global entrepreneurship, to value chains and state-owned enterprise. It is a significant and notable achievement that tells the story of how firms helped build the modern global economy." – Walter A. Friedman, Harvard Business School, USTable of ContentsPart 1: Introduction and Context 1. Introduction to the Makers of Global Business 2. Origins and Development of Global Business 3. The Making of Global Business in Long-run Perspective 4. International Entrepreneurship and Business History 5. Gender and Race in Global Entrepreneurship Part 2: Institutions 6. Government and Regulators 7. Banks and Capital Markets 8. The Internationalization of Executive Education 9. Consultants and Internationalization Part 3: Organizational Forms 10. Guilds 11. Merchants and the Origins of Capitalism 12. Diaspora Networks 13. Trading Companies 14. Co-operatives 15. Business Groups 16. International Business Networks 17. Clusters as Spaces for Global Integration 18. Global Value Chains 19. State-Owned Enterprises Part 4: Industries 20. Global Communications 21. Electric Power Industry 22. Healthcare Industries and Services 23. Insurance 24. Entertainment and the Film Industry 25. Automobiles 26. Manufacturing and the Importance of Global Marketing 27. Luxury 28. Shipping 29. Global Commodity Traders 30. The Global Oil Industry Part 5: Challenges and Impact 31. Political Risk and Nationalism 32. Imitation and the Case of the Global Wine Industry 33. Combating Corruption 34. Multinational Management 35. Business and Sustainability 36. Pollution and Climate Change 37. The Great Divergence and the Great Convergence
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Global Business Management
Book SynopsisThis book interweaves the concepts of the guidance on globalization, international management, and the intricacies of international business that many books on the market treat independently. It clarifies and explains culture, cultural misunderstandings, and cross-cultural interactions. Adekola and Sergi''s text is unique in that it offers both the management perspective and the cultural perspective. It is for managers seeking to thrive in the global economy. This book focuses on managing global organizations, providing a basis for understanding the influence of culture on international management, and the key roles that international managers play. It clearly shows how to develop the cross-cultural expertise essential to succeed in a world of rapid and profound economic, political and cultural changes.Trade Review'Globalization has a cultural face! This book offers a rich holistic understanding of the multifaceted global business dynamics and first hand accounts of the cultural specificities of each society. The socio-economic forces that mold modern business practices and entrepreneurships around the world are thoroughly explored by the authors.' Teerana Bhongmakapat, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand '...a highly readable book rich in examples and case studies. Of significance are the highly developed chapter cases that offer, in an enjoyable reading style, important insights into current MNC and country international issues. The authors' chapters on service industry issues are particularly exciting and discuss the service sector from the position of OECD nations (being the major part of their GDP) as well as the sector's potential for developing nation's growth/wealth through offshoring. The authors go beyond simply describing international business corporations and organizations and provide historical insights and perspectives that serve to orient the reader to their past and present functions as well as their potential future roles.' Kip Becker, Boston University, USA '...a very useful book for those studying international business or just wanting to read some current examples.' Kathleen Griffiths, RMIT University, Australia 'The new book on global management, Global Business Management: A Cross-Cultural Perspective, by Professors Abel Adekola and Bruno S. Sergi could not be better timed. While many books exist regarding global management from a cross-cultural perspective, the current phase of globalization with its growing numbers of critics, generates a strong public need for more serious attention going into such books. This is such a book.' Transformations in Business & EconomicsTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1: International Management and Cross-cultural Perspectives; 2: Changes and Growth in the International Marketplace; 3: An Introduction to Multinational Enterprises; 4: The Impact of Economics and the International Monetary Framework on International Management; 5: The Impact of Domestic Politics on International Business; 6: Information Technology and its Impact on International Management; 7: International Service Management; 8: Culture Defined; 9: The Impact of Culture on International Management; 10: Cross-cultural Training and Expatriate Assignments; 11: Toward New International Business Conditions and Opportunities
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Making Sense of Culture
Book SynopsisThis book lies within two interdisciplinary fields that should be bridged: cross-cultural management and international human resource management. The consequences of globalization lead to a more extensive recruitment process of global talents to fit the different work structures and competitive work environment of tomorrow. The emergence of self-initiated expatriates (SIEs) further intensify the challenges faced by multinational organizations because people are searching for better career prospects and they are willing to re-locate in order to obtain competitive salary or compensation packages. With the emergence of SIEs, multinational corporations need to acknowledge the influence of culture on management practices because the expatriates will bring their own cultural baggage and uniqueness to the company's doorsteps. By integrating both fields, this book provides a valuable understanding in order to educate SIEs on the richness of cultural behaviors.Indeed, the complexitiesTable of ContentsPreface. What is Culture? Understand Global Culture. Cross-Cultural Communication. Cross-Cultural Negotiation. Cross-Cultural Decision Making. Leadership and Management Styles. Conclusion
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Globalization
Book SynopsisGlobalization: A Key Idea for Business and Society analyzes today's process of global integration. Globalization is seen as a complex phenomenon, the drivers of which are of a technological, institutional, cultural and, not least, political nature.The book includes a historical analysis of the rise, and fall, of the first globalization wave which took place between the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the Great War. The chapters focus on the measurement of the global integration process, on the in-depth analysis of the above mentioned drivers, and on some of the actors playing a relevant role in the process itself multinational companies and governments as owners of global companies. The conclusion of the book provides a perspective on the current globalization backlash, its determinants and possible future alternative scenarios.This book is an ideal resource for students and practitioners interested in past, present and future globalization.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Macro Talent Management in Emerging and Emergent
Book SynopsisMacro Talent Management in Emerging and Emergent Markets is the first book to focus specificially on country-level activities that are aimed at attracting, developing, mobilizing, and retaining top talent for economic success in emerging or emergent markets. The book serves as a guide that orients the reader toward activities that increase their country's global competitiveness, attractiveness, and economic development through strategic talent management.This book brings together leading experts from around the world to address such issues as cross-border flows of talent, diaspora mobility, knowledge flows, global labour markets, and policies. The book is structured in three parts: Part I covers emerging markets, Part II emergent markets, and Part III pan-national themes such as migration and clusters. Bringing together research from the fields of human resource management, international business, economic geography, comparative international deTrade Review "An important and uniquely evidence-based guide to talent management in emerging markets, the unmatched credentials of the Editors and the impressive array of country experts make for an insightful, practical and intriguing set of perspectives on the vital talent management developments in these important countries."John W. Boudreau, Professor of Management and Organization, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, USA"As countries become ever more interdependent and as MNEs attempt to manage talent around the world, decision makers need synthesized, country-level information about government policies, institutions, and the processes that firms use to manage talent. This book is a great place to start."Wayne F. Cascio, Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado, USA, and Robert H. Reynolds Chair in Global Leadership, University of Colorado Denver, USA"The debate on talent management continues apace. Its exposition at the macro level serves as a powerful contextualization mechanism and underscores the importance of a ‘levels of analysis’ approach. Doing so in the specific case of emerging and emergent markets lays bare the capacities and the constraints that are operating in these dynamic territories as they pursue vigorous developmental trajectories against the backdrop of diverse endowments. "Michael J. Morley, Professor of Management, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, IrelandTable of ContentsIntroduction: Macro talent management in emerging and emergent markets: Foundations for a developing fieldPart I: Macro talent management in emerging markets1. Macro talent management in Russia: Addressing entangled challenges in managing talent on the country level 2. Macro talent management in Poland: The role of talent and the challenges ahead3. Macro talent management in China: Institutional, cultural ,and technological influences and employer strategy4. Macro talent management in India: A contextual analysis of the challenges, opportunities and emerging patterns5. Macro talent management in Argentina: Application of macro perspective in volatile environmentsPart II: Macro talent management in emergent markets6. Macro talent management in Singapore: An analysis based on local media7. Macro talent management in the United Arab Emirates: Developing more informative government perspectivesPart III: Pan-national developments8. Migration: Managing macro talent management at the country and city level9. Clusters and talent management: Optimizing the potential of skilled mobility within spatial agglomerations
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Global Human Resource Development
Book SynopsisDrawing on contributions from leading academics in the field, this volume within the Routledge Series in Human Resource Development specifically focuses on Global Human Resource Development (HRD). Specifically, the volume provides an overview of 17 regions, 85 countries and includes one emerging market grouping, CIVETS. This book examines the role of the state in HRD, the relationship between HRD and the level of economic development in the country or region, the influence of foreign direct investment within the country or region, and firm-level HRD practices within countries or regions. Global Human Resource Development analyzes HRD from institutional and cross-cultural perspectives, making it possible, for the first time, to analyze trends across countries and regions and to draw conclusions about the value of institutional and cross-cultural perspectives in the HRD context. There is currently no book on the market that conceptualizes the discipline of global Trade Review"Global Human Resource Development is an excellent book on the ins and outs of human resource development across almost 100 countries. The chapters are written by experts in the countries represented following a common format. The book can be used effectively in courses on global training and development, global talent management, and global leadership." –Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers University, USA Table of Contents1. Global Human Resource Development: Landscaping the Anatomy of an Evolving Field Thomas N. Garavan, Alma M. McCarthy and Michael J. Morley Section 1: Asia and Oceania 2. Human Resource Development in Australia and New Zealand Peter McGraw and Robin Kramar 3. Human Resource Development in East Asia Roziah Mohd Rasdi and Maimunah Ismail 4. Human Resource Development in South Asia Satish Pandey, Gertrude I. Hewapathirana and Dinyar M. Pestonjee 5. Human Resource Development in China and North Korea Judy Sun and Greg Wang 6. Human Resource Development in Malaysia and Singapore Maimunah Ismail and Roziah Mohd Rasdi Section 2: Africa and the Middle East 7. Human Resource Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Fredrick M. Nafukho and Helen M. A. Muyia 8. Human Resource Development in Middle East Hussain A. Alhejji and Thomas N. Garavan 9. Human Resource Development in North Africa Hussain A. Alhejji and Thomas N. Garavan Section 3: The Americas 10. Human Resource Development in Canada and the United States Gary N. McLean and Nadir Budhwani 11. Human Resource Development in Latin America Consuelo L. Waight, José Ernesto Rangel Delgado and Johana Lopez 12. Human Resource Development in Brazil Renato Ferreira Leitão Azevedo, Alexandre Ardichvili, Silvia Casa Nova and Edgard B. Cornacchione Jr. Section 4: Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and the Former Soviet Union 13. Human Resource Development in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Maura Sheehan and Beata Buchelt 14. Human Resource Development in Russia and the Former Soviet Union Alexandre Ardichvili, Elena Zavyalova and Oleksandr Tkachenko Section 5: Western Europe 15. Human Resource Development in Ireland and the UK Alma M. McCarthy 16. Human Resource Development in the Nordic Countries Britta H. Heidl and Indravidoushi C. Dusoye 17. Human Resource Development in Germanic Europe Regina H. Mulder and Loek F.M. Nieuwenhuis 18. Human Resource Development in Southern Europe Eduardo Tomé Section 6: Emerging Markets 19. Human Resource Development in CIVETS Thomas N. Garavan and Mesut Akdere
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Managing Global Supply Chains
Book SynopsisStarting from the concept that there is no point driving a Ferrari in a traffic jam, Basu and Wright demonstrate the importance of good supply chain management in Managing Global Supply Chains. Building on the successful Total Supply Chain Management and incorporating the new challenges of globalisation, this book demonstrates the practical tools and techniques that add value, deliver cost reduction and improve customer satisfaction.This new edition has been substantially revised and extended to include a holistic approach, incorporating the upstream suppliers and the downstream customers. Further updates to this edition include: New chapters on e-business, emerging markets, sustainability and green issues, global supply chains for services and event management, retail management and major project management A section of brand new case studies A new companion website to support lecturers with their teaching
£180.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Research Frontiers on the International Marketing
Book SynopsisThis book proposes a theoretical framework identifying external and internal factors that influence internationalization strategy of Chinese brands and brand performance. It explores several key strategies e.g. standardization versus adaptation, price leadership versus branding, OBM export versus OEM export, and incremental versus leap-forward internationalization model. The relationships are examined between various international marketing mix e.g. distribution channel and pricing strategies, and brand performance. Through case studies the text also analyses the internationalization of contract-based firms.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Main Topics and Research Framework of Chinese Firms' International Branding Strategies Introduction 1.2 Literature Review on Chinese Firms International Branding Strategies 1.2.1 Research on the Selection Modes of International Branding Strategy 1.2.2 Research on Key Determinants of International Branding Strategy Choice and Its Relationship to Performance 1.2.3 Case Studies of Internationally Established Brands 1.3 Theoretical Framework of Chinese Firms's International Branding Strategies 1.3.1 International Branding Strategies 1.3.2 Relationship between External Environmental Determinants and International Branding Strategy Choice 1.3.3 Relationship between Internal Organizational Determinants and International Branding Strategy Choice 1.3.4 Relationship between International Branding Strategy Choice and Export Performance Chapter 2 Development and Main Contents of International Branding Research 2.1 Introduction 2.1.1 International Branding in Practice 2.1.2 Academics-oriented International Branding 2.2 Identification and Positioning of International Branding 2.2.1 Consumers' Attitude and Preference towards International Brands 2.2.2 Differences of Brand Image: International Brands vs. Local Brands 2.2.3 Standardization/Adaptation of International Branding 2.3 International Brand Marketing Strategies 2.3.1 Entry Strategies of International Brands 2.3.2 Brand Alliance in the Context of Globalization 2.3.3 Where Are You From? The Country-Of-Origin Effects in International Branding 2.4 Improving and Maintaining Brand Power in the Internationalization Process 2.4.1 Maintaining Brand Vitality in International Competition: Brand Research and Development 2.4.2 Brand Extension in International Market 2.4.3. Enhancing International-Market-Based Customer Brand Equity 2.5 Summary and Suggestions for Future Research Chapter 3 Two Perspectives of International Marketing: Standardization versus Adaptation 3.1 Introduction 3.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd International Human Resource Management
Book SynopsisInternational Human Resource Management provides a concise overview of the rich HR landscape in Europe to help students develop cutting-edge people management approaches.The innovative, multi-disciplinary approach of the book provides a holistic picture of the key issues on the individual, organizational and societal levels. The book is divided into three parts: Part I explores the institutional and economic contexts that organizations face in different European countries. This section goes beyond exploring issues of diversity to include a discussion of the impact of the recent financial crisis. Part II concentrates on the key challenges and trends facing HR, including an aging population, migration, and sustainability, and analyzes the unique and inventive ways these are addressed in different countries across Europe. Part III focuses on the fundamental HR areas recruitment and selection, performance management and rewards, emTrade Review‘The third edition of the outstanding International Human Resource Management by the leading HR gurus in the UK, is both timely and extremely important given the dramatic workplace changes during and since the ‘great recession’ of 2008. The chapters highlight issues of major importance in the changing landscape of people management going forward. This is a ‘must read’ for all HR professionals in Europe and beyond.’ –Professor Sir Cary Cooper, University of Manchester, President of the CIPD, UK 'For those looking for insights into the status of a ‘European model’ of international HRM, this is the book to read. The editors present a comprehensive account of developments in European IHRM following the economic crisis, written by a wide range of leading academics. They present an informed analysis of the current challenges facing HRM in Europe including different responses to the economic crisis, migration, flexible working, and generational differences in an aging workforce as well as challenges to employee interests. A comprehensive framework utilising a macro – mezzo – micro perspective emphasises the importance of institutional issues and stakeholder interests. The distinctive approaches to HRM in Europe of MNCs from different countries such as the USA, Japan and Korea, compared with those originating in Europe, are fully addressed as are specific HRM practices such as selection and performance management that can be affected by European institutional arrangements. The comprehensive and contemporary coverage of this book mark it out as a leader in the field of European IHRM.' - Professor David Guest, King’s College, UK ‘The third edition of the outstanding International Human Resource Management by the leading HR gurus in the UK, is both timely and extremely important given the dramatic workplace changes during and since the ‘great recession’ of 2008. The chapters highlight issues of major importance in the changing landscape of people management going forward. This is a ‘must read’ for all HR professionals in Europe and beyond.’ –Professor Sir Cary Cooper, University of Manchester, President of the CIPD, UK 'For those looking for insights into the status of a ‘European model’ of international HRM, this is the book to read. The editors present a comprehensive account of developments in European IHRM following the economic crisis, written by a wide range of leading academics. They present an informed analysis of the current challenges facing HRM in Europe including different responses to the economic crisis, migration, flexible working, and generational differences in an aging workforce as well as challenges to employee interests. A comprehensive framework utilising a macro – mezzo – micro perspective emphasises the importance of institutional issues and stakeholder interests. The distinctive approaches to HRM in Europe of MNCs from different countries such as the USA, Japan and Korea, compared with those originating in Europe, are fully addressed as are specific HRM practices such as selection and performance management that can be affected by European institutional arrangements. The comprehensive and contemporary coverage of this book mark it out as a leader in the field of European IHRM.' - Professor David Guest, King’s College, UK Table of Contents1. Introduction and Overview Michael Dickmann, Chris Brewster and Paul Sparrow Part I: Macro-Views: IHRM and Its Response to Crises in Europe 2.Shaping HRM in Crises and Beyond – Overview of Section Michael Dickmann, Chris Brewster, Paul Sparrow 3. How Does European Integration Influence Employment Relations? Denise Currie, Paul Teague 4. Mediterranean HRM – Key Trends and Challenges Eleni Stavrou, Nancy Papalexandris 5. Developments in Human Resource Management in Central and Eastern Europe in Comparative Perspective Michael J Morley, József Poór, Noreen Heraty, Ruth Alas, Aleksy Pocztowski 6. Nordic HRM – Distinctiveness and Resilience Torben Andersen, Freddy Hallsten 7. Western European HRM: Reactions and Adjustment to Crises Alexandros Psychogios, Chris Brewster, Emma Parry Part II: Mezzo-Views: Cross-National HRM Strategies, Structures, Policies and Practices 8. Mezzo-Views: Cross-National and Organizational level HRM Strategies, Structures, Policies and Practices - Overview of Section II Paul Sparrow, Michael Dickmann, Chris Brewster 9. Beyond the Private Sector: International HRM in the Not for Profit Sectors Chris Brewster, Paul Boselie, Peter Liesink, Kerstin Alfes 10. The HRM of Foreign MNCs Operating in Europe Chul Chung, Masayuki Furusawa 11. Human Resources and Corporate Responsibility Todd Cardarelli, David Grayson, Michael Dickmann 12. Age and Diversity in Europe Emma Parry, Heike Schroder, Matt Flynn, Deirdre Anderson 13. International Migration and International Human Resource Management Akram Al Ariss, Jean-Luc Cerdin, Chris Brewster Part III: Micro-Views: Organizational Approaches and Individual (Re-) Actions in Europe 14. Overview of Section III Chris Brewster, Michael Dickmann, Paul Sparrow 15. Employment Relations in Europe Richard Croucher 16. Recruitment and Selection: Debates, Controversies and Variations in Europe Geoffrey Wood, Leslie Szamosi 17. Global Careers in European MNEs – Different Career Patterns in Europe? Michael Dickmann, Jean-Luc Cerdin, Wolfgang Mayrhofer 18. Talent Management in Europe Agnieszka Skuza, Hugh Scullion, David Collings 19. Pay for Performance in Europe Ihar Sahakiants, Marion Festing, Stephen Perkins 20. Employee Financial Participation Erik Poutsma, Eric Kaarsemaker, Paul Ligthart 21. Flexible Working in Europe Clare Kelliher 22. Conclusions: The Evolving HRM Landscape in Europe Paul Sparrow, Chris Brewster, Michael Dickmann
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Business and Human Rights
Book SynopsisIn a global economy, multinational companies often operate in jurisdictions where governments are either unable or unwilling to uphold even the basic human rights of their citizens. The expectation that companies respect human rights in their own operations and in their business relationships is now a business reality that corporations need to respond to. Business and Human Rights: From Principles to Practice is the first comprehensive and interdisciplinary textbook that addresses these issues. It examines the regulatory framework that grounds the business and human rights debate and highlights the business and legal challenges faced by companies and stakeholders in improving respect for human rights, exploring such topics as: the regulatory framework that grounds the business and human rights debate challenges faced by companies and stakeholders in improving human rights iTrade Review"An important contribution to a vital subject, this excellent primer on business and human rights offers valuable insight for both current and future practitioners. Recognizing the challenges and preparing effectively are vital to drive responsible and sustainable business." Paul Polman – Chief Executive Officer, Unilever "Baumann-Pauly and Nolan have written an important and ambitious book, tackling a topic that remains increasingly urgent and still understudied: how to integrate human rights concerns into global business. The editors skillfully examine the complex history of this topic and sketch out a number of realistic strategies that stakeholders can use to bring human rights issues more forcefully into the corporate environment. The book will be a useful tool for educating both future and current business leaders." Debora Spar - President, Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, USA. Table of ContentsChapter 1 The relationship of human rights to business; Business and human rights in context, JustineNolan; Making the business case for human rights: an assessment, DorothéeBaumann-Pauly, MichaelPosner; Bhopal: the saga continues 31 years on, SuryaDeva; Rana Plaza: the collapse of a factory in Bangladesh and its ramifications for the global garment industry, JustineNolan; Chapter 2 Regulatory framework and Guiding Principles; Mapping the movement: the business and human rights regulatory framework, JustineNolan; The United Nations ‘Protect, Respect, Remedy’ Framework and Guiding Principles, ChipPitts; Incorporating human rights: lessons learned, and next steps, John GerardRuggie; A business and human rights treaty, JustineNolan; Towards a business and human rights treaty?, ArvindGanesan; Chapter 3 Business and human rights; From side show to main act: can business and human rights save corporate responsibility?, FlorianWettstein; Implementing human rights in global business: high performance with high integrity, Ben W.HeinemanJr.; Human rights ‘intrapreneurs’: challenges and keys to success, ChristineBader; The social licence: one way of thinking about business and human rights, JohnMorrison; Salient human rights issues: when severe risks to people intersect with risks to business, CarolineRees, RachelDavis; Chapter 4 Defining and implementing human rights standards industry by industry; Setting and enforcing industry-specific standards for human rights: the role of multi-stakeholder initiatives in regulating corporate conduct, DorothéeBaumann-Pauly, JustineNolan, SarahLabowitz, Auretvan Heerden; The Fair Labor Association: improving workers’ rights in global supply chains, Auretvan Heerden; The Global Network Initiative: how can companies in the information and communications technology industry respect human rights?, MichaelSamway; Extractives and multi-stakeholder initiatives: the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights; the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative; the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, ScottJerbi; The emergence of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers, Anne-MarieBuzatu; Standard setting for agriculture, MichaelPosner; The Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Campaign for Fair Food: the evolution of a business and human rights campaign, JoanneBauer; Chapter 5 Key constituents that drive the implementation of business and human rights; The role of civil society in business and human rights, ChrisJochnick, LouisBickford; Workers’ rights in the business and human rights movement, BarbaraShailor; Shopping for a better world: how consumer decisions can help to promote sustainability and human rights, GuidoPalazzo, FelicitasMorhart, JudithSchrempf-Stirling; Investors: models and strategies for engaging with human rights, MaryDowell-Jones; Thinking long-term: investment strategies and responsibility, Mattie J.Bekink; Investors and human rights: values, risk and materiality, BennettFreeman; Chapter 6 Accountability and remedy; The meaning of accountability, SimonZadek; Introduction to Sections; Business and human rights litigation in US courts before and after Kiobel, William S.Dodge; Holding multinational corporations accountable for human rights violations: litigation outside the United States, ChristineKaufmann; Access to remedy: non-judicial grievance mechanisms, KristenGenovese; Introduction to Sections; The rise of non-financial disclosure: reporting on respect for human rights, AmolMehra, SaraBlackwell; Mandatory human rights reporting, Anthony P.Ewing; Chapter 7 Global rules, private actors We live in a world of global supply chains, Richard M.Locke; The future of business and human rights: challenges and opportunities, DorothéeBaumann-Pauly, JustineNolan, MichaelPosner;
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Fostering Local Entrepreneurship in a
Book SynopsisCorporate entrepreneurship involves new business creation within established companies, the strategic renewal of existing business, and, ultimately, the search for sustainable competitive advantage in an increasingly globalised economy. Yet it remains elusive for many firms. In a collaboration between a practitioner and academic, Joe J. Amberg and Sara L. McGaughey explore corporate entrepreneuring within a large conglomerate multinational enterprise: Siemens AG. In early 2009, following a prolonged period of business stagnation and a huge bribery scandal, Siemens' top management identified a severe lack of entrepreneurship as a critical issue. The strengthening of local entrepreneurship' became a new priority in the strategic planning for 2010 to 2014. By examining three contrasting ventures in the Siemens business unit Fire Safety between 2008 and 2012, the authors identify key drivers and impediments that sustain inertia in corporate entrepreneuring within this glTable of ContentsList of figures List of tables Acknowledgements 1 What is this book about? 2 Siemens Fire Safety 3 Perceptions of corporate entrepreneurship 4 A process-oriented organisation 5 Subsidiary mandates and initiative 6 Managing human resources 7 Sustained inertia in corporate entrepreneuring Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Nonmarket Strategic Management
Book SynopsisStrategic management has traditionally concerned itself with delivering objectives based on an assessment of resources and the market environment. However, there are many actors considered outside' the firm that inevitably shape the dynamics within the market. Nonmarket strategies entail social, political, and legal arrangements that reinforce or enable market strategies, providing a comprehensive approach to improving performance and gaining a competitive advantage. This book introduces nonmarket strategic management within these contexts. Divided into two parts, the first part offers theories and managerial support for coping with the complex business realities surrounded by social, political and legal spheres; the second part presents examples of the challenges firms in the nonmarket environment. These examples show how firms can strategically manage and work with social, political and regulatory stakeholders to achieve their goals. Written by two leadTrade Review'This book is an excellent blend of theory and practice, with many connections between them. Executives that read this book will be repaid many times over with lots of useful and practical ideas.' - R. Edward Freeman, The Darden School, University of Virginia, USA‘This is the best book I have read on the role of ‘non-market strategies’ in business: it is up-to-date, authoritative, and clearly argued, with many examples from managerial practice. A must-read for strategy scholars.’ - Alain Verbeke, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of International Business StudiesTable of ContentsPart I: Nonmarket Strategic Management from a Theoretical Perspective 1. Genesis of the Nonmarket Field 2. Advancing the Nonmarket Environment: Expanding Institutions, Issues, Interests, and Information 3. Institutions: Nature, Context, and Pressures 4. Types of Nonmarket Institutions 5. Stakeholder Approach to Nonmarket 6. Nonmarket Strategies: Why, When, and How? 7. Nonmarket Resources and Outcomes Part II How it is Done: Nonmarket Strategic Management in Practice 8. Let Them Eat Bugs: Legitimacy and Legislative Priority in the Dutch Edible Insect Sector 9. Merger and Acquisition Investigations in the European Airline Industry 10. Nonmarket Actions from the Chemical Industry: The Case of Merck & Co. 11. Nonmarket Actions from the Oil Industry: The Case of Royal Dutch Shell
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Taylor & Francis The Global Human Resource Management Casebook
Book SynopsisThis casebook is a collection of international teaching cases focusing on contemporary human resource management issues. Each case centers primarily on one country and illustrates a significant challenge faced by managers and HR practitioners, helping students to understand how the issues they learn about in class play out in the real world.The cases emphasize the national and cultural contexts of HR management, providing readers with a global understanding of employee motivation, reward systems, recruitment and selection, career development, and more. In this edition, the editors and authors have made significant updates to reflect recent developments in the field and cover a broader range of countries in Eastern Europe and Africa. The authors also delve into new industries like food service, clothing manufacturing, and transportation as well as IT and academia. Recommendations for further reading and relevant videos provide readers with practical insights into the modern HRM field.With more than 30 cases followed by questions and tasks to encourage reflection, this is a valuable companion for any student of human resource management.Trade Review"The Global Human Resource Management Casebook is an excellent source of real-life case studies from organizations around the world, which will undoubtedly help students, scholars, and practitioners alike to better understand regional and national intricacies of managing human resources in the global context. Both the scope and the breadth of cases included, as well as their outstanding contributors, will ensure continued success of the book."Vlad Vaiman, California Lutheran University, USA"The casebook's first edition has been an invaluable resource for teaching and learning and this second edition is even more impressive. The wide-ranging global perspectives present real insight into the HR challenges organizations face around the world and emphasize unique context-driven issues in particular countries as well as more universal concerns that matter regardless of location. A notable array of international scholars, case questions, and teaching notes makes this an indispensable resource on global HR management."David G. Allen, Rutgers University, USATable of ContentsForeword Randall S. Schuler, Susan E. Jackson, Paul Sparrow Preface Part I: Western Europe 1. Austria - Talent Development at McDonald’s Austria: A Compromise Between Local Demand and Global Standards Wolfgang Mayrhofer and Katharina Pernkopf 2. Belgium - How Innovative Staffing Solutions Can Make a Difference: The Case of Selecting Blue-Collar Workers for the Port of Antwerp Filip Lievens and Christoph Nils Herde 3. Germany - Retaining Talent in Times of Crisis: Opportunities for the Robert Bosch Group in the Context of the German Industrial Relations System Marion Festing 4. Ireland - Prospects and Challenges in Managing Creativity to Realise Ireland’s Knowledge-based Aspirations Brian Harney 5. The Netherlands - HRM and Culture at Retail Co Corine Boon and Deanne N. Den Hartog Part II: Scandinavia 6. Denmark - Redesigning Talent Assets: Grundfos Revisits their Talent Engine Liza Castro Christiansen 7. Finland - Implementing a Global Diversity Management Initiative in Finland Adam Smale, Ingmar Björkman, Risto Säntti, and Narashima Boopathi Sivasubramanian 8. Iceland - Merger, Culture, and HRM: The Marel and Stork Case Ingi Runar Edvardsson and Gudrun Berta Danielsdottir 9. Norway - Comparing Internally Consistent HR at the Airport Express Train (AET), Oslo, Norway and Southwest Airlines (SA), Dallas, U.S.A. Bård Kuvaas and Anders Dysvik 10. Sweden - At the End of the Road: The Process of a Plant Closure Magnus Hansson Part III: Central & Eastern Europe 11. Bulgaria - Telerik: HRM in a Bulgarian Software Company ucia F. Miree and John E. Galletly 12. Czech Republic - The Impact of Managerial Decisions on Company Crisis Occurrence Martina Königová 13. Hungary - An Online Game for Recruiting IT-Programmers at an American Subsidiary in Hungary József Poór, Iris Kassim, and Lajos Reic 14. Poland - Reward Management in Small and Medium Enterprises: Alfa i Omega, Głogów, Poland Peter Odrakiewicz, and Magdalena Szulc 15. Romania - Employee Motivation at a Romanian Clothing Manufacturing Company Kinga Kerekes 16. Russia - Succession Planning at Eldorado Anna Gryaznova 17. Slovenia - On Becoming a Truly Global Player: The Global Talent Management Challenge at Trimo Robert Kaše Part IV: Mediterranean, Middle East, and Africa 18. Azerbaijan - Developing HRM Specialists in Azerbaijan: A University/Industry Collaboration Dave Doughty, Helen Shipton, and Veronica Lin 19. Botswana - Diversity Management: The Case of Managing International Staff and Exchange Students Dorothy Mpabanga 20. Cyprus - People Management in Academia: Anna-Maria Harilaou´s story Eleni Stavrou and Nicoleta Nicolaou Pissarides 21. Israel - Implementing New Production Design and Reward System Michal Biron 22. Jordan - The Jordan Company of Hospitality Education (JCHE) Muhsen Makhamreh 23. Uganda - HRM Strategic Alignment and Visibility in Uganda John C. Munene and Florence Nansubuga 24. United Arab Emirates - Developing the Local Workforce in a Rapidly Growing Economy Scott L. Martin and Zainab Habeeb Abdulla Part V: Asia and the Pacific Rim 25. China - Using Human Resource Management to Reshape the Labour Relations Structure at a Chinese Automobile Manufacturer Shiyong Xu, Huan Wang, Ning Li, and Lihua Zhang 26. India - Propelling Growth Engine for ICICI Bank, India: Woman Leadership, Gender Equity. or Paradigm Shift? Radha R. Sharma and Sonam Chawla 27. Hong Kong - Engaging the Next Generation of Leaders at MostClean Hong Kong Christina Sue-Chan and Clara To 28. Singapore - Alexandra Hospital: Realising the Value of Older Workers Audrey Chia and Angeline Lim 29. Thailand - How Selection Practices Make a Difference: A Case Study of a Global Thai Company Chaturong Napathorn Part VI: The Americas 30. Canada - Building a Culture of Inclusion at the Royal Bank of Canada: Strategies for Aboriginal Peoples and Newcomers to Canada Maria Rotundo 31. Chile - Development of Self-Managed Teams at S.C. Johnson & Son in Chile Andrés B. Raineri 32. Mexico - Mexican Experiences from a Danish Firm: ‘Changing’ Mexican Culture Jacobo Ramirez and Laura Zapata-Cantú
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Global Human Resource Management Casebook
Book SynopsisThis casebook is a collection of international teaching cases focusing on contemporary human resource management issues. Each case centers primarily on one country and illustrates a significant challenge faced by managers and HR practitioners, helping students to understand how the issues they learn about in class play out in the real world.The cases emphasize the national and cultural contexts of HR management, providing readers with a global understanding of employee motivation, reward systems, recruitment and selection, career development, and more. In this edition, the editors and authors have made significant updates to reflect recent developments in the field and cover a broader range of countries in Eastern Europe and Africa. The authors also delve into new industries like food service, clothing manufacturing, and transportation as well as IT and academia. Recommendations for further reading and relevant videos provide readers with practical insights into tTrade Review"The Global Human Resource Management Casebook is an excellent source of real-life case studies from organizations around the world, which will undoubtedly help students, scholars, and practitioners alike to better understand regional and national intricacies of managing human resources in the global context. Both the scope and the breadth of cases included, as well as their outstanding contributors, will ensure continued success of the book."Vlad Vaiman, California Lutheran University, USA"The casebook's first edition has been an invaluable resource for teaching and learning and this second edition is even more impressive. The wide-ranging global perspectives present real insight into the HR challenges organizations face around the world and emphasize unique context-driven issues in particular countries as well as more universal concerns that matter regardless of location. A notable array of international scholars, case questions, and teaching notes makes this an indispensable resource on global HR management."David G. Allen, Rutgers University, USATable of ContentsForeword Randall S. Schuler, Susan E. Jackson, Paul Sparrow Preface Part I: Western Europe 1. Austria - Talent Development at McDonald’s Austria: A Compromise Between Local Demand and Global Standards Wolfgang Mayrhofer and Katharina Pernkopf 2. Belgium - How Innovative Staffing Solutions Can Make a Difference: The Case of Selecting Blue-Collar Workers for the Port of Antwerp Filip Lievens and Christoph Nils Herde 3. Germany - Retaining Talent in Times of Crisis: Opportunities for the Robert Bosch Group in the Context of the German Industrial Relations System Marion Festing 4. Ireland - Prospects and Challenges in Managing Creativity to Realise Ireland’s Knowledge-based Aspirations Brian Harney 5. The Netherlands - HRM and Culture at Retail Co Corine Boon and Deanne N. Den Hartog Part II: Scandinavia 6. Denmark - Redesigning Talent Assets: Grundfos Revisits their Talent Engine Liza Castro Christiansen 7. Finland - Implementing a Global Diversity Management Initiative in Finland Adam Smale, Ingmar Björkman, Risto Säntti, and Narashima Boopathi Sivasubramanian 8. Iceland - Merger, Culture, and HRM: The Marel and Stork Case Ingi Runar Edvardsson and Gudrun Berta Danielsdottir 9. Norway - Comparing Internally Consistent HR at the Airport Express Train (AET), Oslo, Norway and Southwest Airlines (SA), Dallas, U.S.A. Bård Kuvaas and Anders Dysvik 10. Sweden - At the End of the Road: The Process of a Plant Closure Magnus Hansson Part III: Central & Eastern Europe 11. Bulgaria - Telerik: HRM in a Bulgarian Software Company ucia F. Miree and John E. Galletly 12. Czech Republic - The Impact of Managerial Decisions on Company Crisis Occurrence Martina Königová 13. Hungary - An Online Game for Recruiting IT-Programmers at an American Subsidiary in Hungary József Poór, Iris Kassim, and Lajos Reic 14. Poland - Reward Management in Small and Medium Enterprises: Alfa i Omega, Głogów, Poland Peter Odrakiewicz, and Magdalena Szulc 15. Romania - Employee Motivation at a Romanian Clothing Manufacturing Company Kinga Kerekes 16. Russia - Succession Planning at Eldorado Anna Gryaznova 17. Slovenia - On Becoming a Truly Global Player: The Global Talent Management Challenge at Trimo Robert Kaše Part IV: Mediterranean, Middle East, and Africa 18. Azerbaijan - Developing HRM Specialists in Azerbaijan: A University/Industry Collaboration Dave Doughty, Helen Shipton, and Veronica Lin 19. Botswana - Diversity Management: The Case of Managing International Staff and Exchange Students Dorothy Mpabanga 20. Cyprus - People Management in Academia: Anna-Maria Harilaou´s story Eleni Stavrou and Nicoleta Nicolaou Pissarides 21. Israel - Implementing New Production Design and Reward System Michal Biron 22. Jordan - The Jordan Company of Hospitality Education (JCHE) Muhsen Makhamreh 23. Uganda - HRM Strategic Alignment and Visibility in Uganda John C. Munene and Florence Nansubuga 24. United Arab Emirates - Developing the Local Workforce in a Rapidly Growing Economy Scott L. Martin and Zainab Habeeb Abdulla Part V: Asia and the Pacific Rim 25. China - Using Human Resource Management to Reshape the Labour Relations Structure at a Chinese Automobile Manufacturer Shiyong Xu, Huan Wang, Ning Li, and Lihua Zhang 26. India - Propelling Growth Engine for ICICI Bank, India: Woman Leadership, Gender Equity. or Paradigm Shift? Radha R. Sharma and Sonam Chawla 27. Hong Kong - Engaging the Next Generation of Leaders at MostClean Hong Kong Christina Sue-Chan and Clara To 28. Singapore - Alexandra Hospital: Realising the Value of Older Workers Audrey Chia and Angeline Lim 29. Thailand - How Selection Practices Make a Difference: A Case Study of a Global Thai Company Chaturong Napathorn Part VI: The Americas 30. Canada - Building a Culture of Inclusion at the Royal Bank of Canada: Strategies for Aboriginal Peoples and Newcomers to Canada Maria Rotundo 31. Chile - Development of Self-Managed Teams at S.C. Johnson & Son in Chile Andrés B. Raineri 32. Mexico - Mexican Experiences from a Danish Firm: ‘Changing’ Mexican Culture Jacobo Ramirez and Laura Zapata-Cantú
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Globalizing Human Resource Management
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Globalizing Human Resource Management examines the strategic and global issues of HRM by showing how organizations address the tradeoffs between global integration and local responsiveness. Sparrow, Brewster, and Chung discuss varying methods of globalized talent management and employer branding and conclude with a multi-dimensional approach to HRM.The second edition includes: Updated analyses of talent management, employer branding, and outsourcing of HRM Broader geographic focus, including a new focus on Asian firms and other emerging markets Exploration of the impact of strategic management thinking on HR as well as the latest research in other areas, such as operations, marketing, and economic geography Complementing traditional international HRM texts, this is an ideal book for any student interested in the actual strategic logics being pursued by the HR fTrade Review‘This book is timely, thorough, and useful. With geographic national borders being replaced by global firms, thr authors unravel both the HR implications of a global strategy and the HR implications of working in different countries. By reading and using the book, line managers and HR professionals committed to globalization will define and create the capabilities needed for success. An exceptional work.’Dave Ulrich, University of Michigan Business School, USA'This the latest and the best book providing an in-depth analysis and understanding of the essence of globalizing the management of human resources. Written by three of the most well-known experts in the field, the thirteen chapters describe, with excellent examples, the latest trends and insights in human resource management and the implications of managing a global organization effectively. This is a "must" book for all HR professionals, faculty and students who really want to know what is happening in the field and what is likely to unfold in the coming years!'Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers University, USA'Sparrow and his colleagues have provided much more than just another international HRM text. This book hinges on a deep research-based appreciation of the complexity of managing human resources in transnational firms in turbulent times. The authors offer a robust analysis of the possibilities, practicalities and pitfalls of strategic integration in a multi-polar world.'Peter Scott, University of Portsmouth, UK'This text is a welcomed and timely contribution in the area of global HRM. It has the appropriate balance of theory, empirical studies and real-life cases. Having a global focus, it is imperative that a book of such standing represents the diverse global community in the use of studies and real-case examples. It will arm students, particularly undergraduate and postgraduate, with the knowledge of contemporary and challenging issues facing companies today. It is a must-have for anyone involved in the area of globalisation and HRM.'Azam Ali, Regent's Business School London, UKThis the latest and the best book providing an in-depth analysis and understanding of the essence of globalizing the management of human resources. Written by three of the most well-known experts in the field, the thirteen chapters describe, with excellent examples, the latest trends and insights in the human resource management and the implications of managing a global organization effectively. This is a "must" book for all HR professionals, faculty and students who really want to know what is happening in the field and what is likely to unfold in the coming years!Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers University, USASparrow and his colleagues have provided much more than just another international HRM text. This book hinges on a deep research-based appreciation of the complexity of managing human resources in transnational firms in turbulent times. The authors offer a robust analysis of the possibilities, practicalities and pitfalls of strategic integration in a multi-polar world.Peter Scott, University of Portsmouth, UKThis text is a welcomed and timely contribution in the area of global HRM. It has the appropriate balance of theory, empirical studies and real-life cases. Having a global focus, it is imperative that a book of such standing represents the diverse global community in the use of studies and real-case examples. It will arm students, particularly undergraduate and postgraduate, with the knowledge of contemporary and challenging issues facing companies today. It is a must-have for anyone involved in the area of globalisation and HRM.Azam Ali, Regent's Business School London, UK‘This book is timely, thorough, and useful. With geographic national borders being replaced by global firms, thr authors unravel both the HR implications of a global strategy and the HR implications of working in different countries. By reading and using the book, line managers and HR professionals committed to globalization will define and create the capabilities needed for success. An exceptional work.’Dave Ulrich, University of Michigan Business School, USA'This the latest and the best book providing an in-depth analysis and understanding of the essence of globalizing the management of human resources. Written by three of the most well-known experts in the field, the thirteen chapters describe, with excellent examples, the latest trends and insights in human resource management and the implications of managing a global organization effectively. This is a "must" book for all HR professionals, faculty and students who really want to know what is happening in the field and what is likely to unfold in the coming years!'Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers University, USA'Sparrow and his colleagues have provided much more than just another international HRM text. This book hinges on a deep research-based appreciation of the complexity of managing human resources in transnational firms in turbulent times. The authors offer a robust analysis of the possibilities, practicalities and pitfalls of strategic integration in a multi-polar world.'Peter Scott, University of Portsmouth, UK'This text is a welcomed and timely contribution in the area of global HRM. It has the appropriate balance of theory, empirical studies and real-life cases. Having a global focus, it is imperative that a book of such standing represents the diverse global community in the use of studies and real-case examples. It will arm students, particularly undergraduate and postgraduate, with the knowledge of contemporary and challenging issues facing companies today. It is a must-have for anyone involved in the area of globalisation and HRM.'Azam Ali, Regent's Business School London, UKTable of ContentsPart I: Globalization and International HRM Theory 1. Drivers of Globalization and Patterns of Response for Multinational Enterprises Around The World 2. Multiple Layers of Globalization Within the MNE 3. Global HRM Strategies and Structures Part II: Strategic Objectives 4. Building Global Capabilities Across Multinational Enterprises 5. Developing International Management Competences Part III: Global Integration Mechanisms 6. Global Talent Management 7. Managing The International Labor Force 8. Employer Branding 9. The Location of Business and HRM: By Whom? Where? and How? 10. The E-Enablement of HRM in MNEs 11. Conclusions and Future Research Directions
£54.14
Picador USA Thank You for Being Late
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times Bestseller Los Angeles Times BestsellerOne of The Wall Street Journal''s 10 Books to Read Now One of Kirkus Reviews''s Best Nonfiction Books of the Year One of Publishers Weekly''s Most Anticipated Books of the YearShortlisted for the OWL Business Book Award and Longlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year AwardVersion 2.0, Updated and Expanded, with a New AfterwordWe all sense itsomething big is going on. You feel it in your workplace. You feel it when you talk to your kids. You can't miss it when you read the newspapers or watch the news. Our lives are being transformed in so many realms all at onceand it is dizzying.In Thank You for Being Late, version 2.0, with a new afterword, Thomas L. Friedman exposes the tectonic movements that are reshaping the world today and explains how to
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McGraw-Hill Companies LooseLeaf Global Business Today
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OM Book Service Loose Leaf for International Management
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Pearson Education International Business
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface: using this book xv Acknowledgements xvii Abbreviations xix 1 Introduction to international business 1 2 Internationalisation process 37 3 International business: theory and practice 73 4 The political, legal, economic and technological environment 121 5 International sociocultural environment 159 6 International ethical and ecological environment 189 7 International strategic issues 221 8 International human resource management 278 9 International marketing 303 10 International finance: theory and practice 340 References 370 Index 375
£62.99
Pearson Education International Business Global Edition
Book SynopsisFor International Business courses. Successfully prepare students for the international marketplace. International Business illustrates how successful managers must function in a competitive world. Packed with current examples that reflect the vibrancy of the international business field, this student-friendly text offers a managerial approach that keeps an emphasis on skills development, emerging markets and geographical literacy. MyManagementLab for International Business is a total learning package. MyManagementLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program that truly engages students in learning. It helps students better prepare for class, quizzes, and exams-resulting in better performance in the course-and provides educators a dynamic set of tools for gauging individual and class progress. Please note that the product you are purchasing does not include MyManagementLab. MyManagementLab Join over 11 million students benefiting from Pearson MyLabs
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Pearson Education Limited International Business with MyManagementLab
Book SynopsisThis package contains Griffin, International Business, Global Edition 8e and access to MyManagementLab. Important information for students: You need both an access code and a course ID to access MyManagementLab. Ask your lecturer before purchasing a MyLab product as you will need a course ID from them before you can gain access to the system. For International Business courses. This package includes MyManagementLab. Successfully prepare students for the international marketplace. International Business illustrates how successful managers must function in a competitive world. Packed with current examples that reflect the vibrancy of the international business field, this student-friendly text offers a managerial approach that keeps an emphasis on skills development, emerging markets and geographical literacy. MyManagementLab (R) for International Business is a total learning package. MyManagementLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program tha
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Pearson Education International Business The Challenges of
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1 Global Business Environment Chapter 1 Globalization PART 2 National Business Environments Chapter 2 Cross-Cultural Business Chapter 3 Political Economy and Ethics Chapter 4 Emerging Markets and Development PART 3 International Trade and Investment Chapter 5 International Trade Theory Chapter 6 Political Economy of Trade Chapter 7 Foreign Direct Investment Chapter 8 Regional Economic Integration PART 4 The International Financial System Chapter 9 International Financial Markets Chapter 10 International Monetary System PART 5 International Business Management Chapter 11 International Strategy and Organization Chapter 12 Analyzing International Opportunities Chapter 13 Selecting and Managing Entry Modes Chapter 14 Developing and Marketing Products Chapter 15 Managing International Operations Chapter 16 Hiring and Managing Employees
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Pearson Education Brilliant Marketing
Book SynopsisRichard Hall is Chairman of RH&A and Showcase Presentations Limited. He has written five books for Pearson, which include How to solve problems and make brilliant decisions, Brilliant Presentation, Brilliant Business Creativity and The Secrets of Success At Work. His background is in marketing and advertising. Now he specialises in executive mentoring, team building and strategic consulting. He says his mission is to turn good people into great people by inspiring them, by accentuating their positive assets and by making them feel excited by the world in which they live.Table of ContentsAuthor Acknowledgements Preface: Everything is changing so fast that this is a revolution Introduction PART ONE: Putting marketing into context Chapter 1 - Brilliant marketing starts with a sense of smell Chapter 2 - Have you really got what it takes to be a marketing star? Chapter 3 - Say goodbye to the past Chapter 4 - All about brands Chapter 5 - How people, think, feel and behave PART TWO: These are your instruments, let’s party Chapter 6 – Advertising – The art of persuasion Chapter 7 – Champagne, stockings and spin Chapter 8 – Let’s talk business – B2B conversations Chapter 9 – The future of marketing lies with digital and the people revolution Chapter 10 – Sponsorship – using stars to impress Chapter 11 – Designing a brand star Chapter 12 – Direct marketing – yesterday’s world of data Chapter 13 – Customer relations marketing – people make the difference Chapter 14 – Theatrical marketing Chapter 15 – Selling – turning marketing into action Chapter 16 – Getting it all together (or creating an integrated marketing plan) PART THREE: Change the world – create and execute a revolutionary marketing plan Chapter 17 – Achieving momentum Chapter 18 – The science of pitching for your marketing money Chapter 19 – How to inspire marketing people and how to put energy into their marketing campaigns PART FOUR: This is a new, radical world – it needs a revolution in strategy and creativity Chapter 20 – Budgeting? There is no money; next Chapter 21 – The creative revolution Chapter 22 – Be a research rebel PART FIVE: Marketing in new and small business Chapter 23 – Watching the revolution unfold Chapter 24 – Small-business marketing checklist PART SIX: A summary of the marketing rules Chapter 25 - Revolutionary checklists
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Pearson Education Limited International Management Managing Across Borders
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1: The Global Manager’s Environment 1. Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological 2. Managing Interdependence: Social Responsibility, Ethics, Sustainability Part 2: The Cultural Context of Global Management 3. Understanding the Role of Culture 4. Communicating Across Cultures 5. Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making Part 3: Formulating and Implementing Strategy for International and Global Operations 6. Formulating Strategy 7. Implementing Strategy: Strategic Alliances, Small Businesses, Emerging Economy Firms 8. Organization Structure and Control Systems Part 4: Global Human Resources Management 9. Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations 10. Developing a Global Management Cadre 11. Motivating and Leading Glossary Name and Subject Index
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Pearson Education Limited Understanding CrossCultural Management
Book SynopsisMarie-Joëlle Browaeys is a lecturer and researcher in cross-cultural management, affiliated to the Nyenrode Business University, The Netherlands. Roger Price, formerly a senior lecturer at Nyenrode Business University, The Netherlands, is a freelance coach, instructor and writer in the area of cross-cultural management.Table of ContentsBrief Contents Part One CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT Determinants of culture Dimensions of culture: Hofstede and GLOBE Business cultures in the Western world Business cultures in Asia, Africa and the Middle East Cultural dimensions and dilemmas Culture and styles of management Part Two CULTURE AND ORGANISATIONS Culture and corporate structures Culture and leadership Culture and corporate strategy Managing human resources in a global environment Culture and customers in the global market Managing cultural change in a global environment Part Three CULTURE AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATION Business communication across cultures Managing intercultural negotiation and conflict Working effectively in an international environment
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Pearson Education Limited International Business
Book SynopsisDr Simon Collinson is Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Director of the City-Region Economic Development Institute (City-REDI) and Professor of International Business and Innovation at the University of Birmingham. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRSA), the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS) and the British Academy of Management (FBAM). His original research was on technology transfer and indigenous technological capabilities in Kenyan manufacturing firms. Since then, his projects and papers have focused on areas such as global innovation strategies, R&D, knowledge and intellectual asset management in multinational firms; the competitiveness of international UK firms; Japan and China: local business practices and cross-cultural management, foreign direct investment and economic change. He has research, consulting and executive teaching experience with a wide range of multinational firms. He has published a range of books, including From ComTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Preface About the Authors Guide to the Case Studies Publisher's Acknowledgements Frameworks for this Book: Our Approach to the Study of International Business Part 1: THE WORLD OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Chapter 1 An Introduction to International Business Chapter 2 General Frameworks in International Business Chapter 3 Multinational Enterprises, Innovation and Competitiveness Part 2: THE ENVIRONMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Chapter 4 International Politics Chapter 5 International Culture Chapter 6 International Trade Chapter 7 International Financial Markets and Institutions Part 3: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGIES Chapter 8 Multinational Strategy Chapter 9 Organising Strategy Chapter 10 Corporate Strategy and National Competitiveness Part 4: FUNCTIONAL AREA STRATEGIES Chapter 11 Production Strategy Chapter 12 Marketing Strategy Chapter 13 Human Resource Management Strategy Chapter 14 Political Risk and Negotiation Strategy Chapter 15 International Financial Management Part 5: REGIONAL STRATEGIES Chapter 16 European Union Chapter 17 Japan Chapter 18 North America Chapter 19 Emerging Economies Chapter 20 China Glossary Index
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Pearson Education International Business The New Realities Global
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Pearson Education Limited International Business A Managerial Perspective
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1: THE WORLD’S MARKETPLACES 1. An Overview of International Business 2. Global Marketplaces and Business Centers 3. Legal, Technological, Accounting, and Political Environments 4. The Role of Culture 5. Ethics and Social Responsibility in International Business PART 2: THE INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT 6. International Trade and Investment 7. The International Monetary System and the Balance of Payments 8. Foreign Exchange and International Financial Markets 9. Formulation of National Trade Policies 10. International Cooperation Among Nations PART 3: MANAGING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 11. International Strategic Management 12. Strategies for Analyzing and Entering Foreign Markets 13. International Strategic Alliances 14. International Organization Design and Control 15. Leadership and Employee Behavior in International Business PART 4: MANAGING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS 16. International Marketing 17. International Operations Management 18. International Financial Management 19. International Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
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Pearson Education International Business A Managerial Perspective
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Pearson Education International Trade Theory and Policy plus
Book SynopsisPaul Krugman, recipient of the 2008 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, taught at Princeton University for 14 years. In 2015, he joined the faculty of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, associated with the Luxembourg Income Study, which tracks and analyses income inequality around the world. He received his BA from Yale and his PhD from MIT. Before Princeton, he taught at Yale, Stanford, and MIT. He also spent a year on the staff of the Council of Economic Advisers in 1982-1983. His research has included trailblazing work on international trade, economic geography, and currency crises. In 1991, Krugman received the American Economic Association's John Bates Clark medal. In addition to his teaching and academic research, Krugman writes extensively for nontechnical audiences. He is a regular op-ed columnist for the New York Times. Maurice Obstfeld is the Class of 1958 Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley. H
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Pearson Education Limited International Trade Theory and Policy Global
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction PART 1: International Trade Theory 2. World Trade: An Overview 3. Labor Productivity and Comparative Advantage: The Ricardian Model 4. Specific Factors and Income Distribution 5. Resources and Trade: The Heckscher-Ohlin Model 6. The Standard Trade Model 7. External Economies of Scale and the International Location of Production 8. Firms in the Global Economy: Export Decisions, Outsourcing, and Multinational Enterprises PART 2: International Trade Policy 9. The Instruments of Trade Policy 10. The Political Economy of Trade Policy 11. Trade Policy in Developing Countries 12. Controversies in Trade Policy Mathematical Postscripts Postscript to Chapter 5: The Factor-Proportions Model Postscript to Chapter 6: The Trading World Economy Postscript to Chapter 8: The Monopolistic Competition Model
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Pearson Education International Business The Challenges of
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