Description
Book SynopsisThis timely book represents the latest research on a selection of key issues in international business in the Asia-Pacific region. In particular the contributors examine the internationalisation process, export expansion and performance, foreign direct investment and the management of international business relationships. More specifically, they analyse:
- the growth patterns of Danish and US companies developing operations in the region
- the impact of the internet, the competitiveness of the Australian wine industry, and the development and application of export performance measures
- the factors influencing the location decisions of Japanese Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and the investment risk perceptions of Australian MNEs
- the multinational knowledge acquisition modes of Taiwanese electronics firms
- the protection of intellectual property rights
- the use of performance measures in international joint ventures
- the human resource management practices of ethnic Chinese-owned enterprises compared to Anglo-American MNEs.
This book will become a first point of reference for businesses in this region as well as scholars of international business and Asian studies.
Trade Review'. . . the book provides a comprehensive look at a number of key issues faced by companies in the Asia-Pacific, with a specific focus for the most part on Australian and New Zealand firms . . . this book is a valuable survey . . . on key issues facing firms attempting to invest, export, and manage their relationships in the Asia-Pacific.' -- Vinod K. Aggarwal, Journal of Asian Business
Table of ContentsContents: Preface Part I: The Internationalisation Process Part II: Export Expansion and Performance Part III: Foreign Direct Investment Issues Part IV: Managing International Business Relationships Index
