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Book SynopsisTop scholars in the field of international business (IB) contribute to this comprehensive analysis of the current state-of-the-art in IB research. The focus of the book is to examine the current state of international business research from an issue-oriented approach rather than the functional approaches that have been characteristic in the recent evolution of the field. In evaluating the current state and future research directions in research areas unique to international business, the book is structured in three parts: the macro-environment, interactions between business and institutions, and competition and strategy.
The thirteen chapters in the book deal with specific topics (including regional integration, cultural and financial globalization, intellectual property protection, firm relations with various governments and multilateral agencies, business groups, international acquisitions and alliances, and the impact of the internet on international business) and provide descriptive and theoretical approaches to the understanding of contemporary and potential future issues in international business research.
Scholars, students and policymakers interested in international business issues will find this collection a unique and useful tool in their work.
Trade Review'The volume contains essays that will be of interest to senior researchers and doctoral students. It is recommended for academic libraries supporting a graduate business program.' -- Caitlin Tillman, Business Information Alert
'. . . this edited volume includes several well-written and insightful chapters, which make it a worthwhile addition to any business school library.' -- A. Verbeke, Journal of International Business Studies
Table of ContentsContents: Foreword M. Moshe Porat Foreword Arvind Phatak Preface 1. International business research: from functional to issue-based focus Masaaki Kotabe and Preet S. Aulakh PART I THE MACRO-ENVIRONMENT 2. Regional integration and foreign direct investment: theory and lessons from NAFTA Lorraine Eden 3. Intellectual property rights and international business Subhash C. Jain 4. Global financial markets and global firms: implications for international business research Jongmoo Jay Choi 5. Cultural Balkanization and hybridization in an era of globalization: implications for international business research Bryan W. Husted PART II INTERFACES BETWEEN BUSINESS AND INSTITUTIONS 6. Emerging issues in MNC–host government relations in developing countries Ravi Ramamurti 7. National export promotion: A statement of issues, changes, and opportunities Michael R. Czinkota 8. Industrial endowments in international business: an analytical framework Yadong Luo 9. Business groups and economic development: a resource-based view Mauro F. Guillén PART III STRATEGY AND COMPETITION 10. Globalization of firms: strategies and outcomes Saeed Samiee 11. Entering foreign markets through strategic alliances and acquisitions Michael A. Hitt and Klaus Uhlenbruck 12. Towards a research agenda on hybrid organizations: R&D, production and marketing interfaces Xavier Martin 13. The Internet and international business: a cross-regional study Indrajit Sinha and Yaniv Gvili Index
