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International Business: The Challenges of Globalization (4th Edition) (Globalization)

John J. Wild, Kenneth L. Wild

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Lively, topical, and accessible, this text is written integrating culture early and often to allow all students to grasp difficult conceptual material. The inclusion of numerous interesting and diverse examples of the intersection of business and culture motivates students to read on and learn.  International Business: The Challenges of Globalization is the fastest growing international business book available today. It presents international business in a comprehensive, yet concise framework. Recent, real-world examples and engaging feature boxes really do bring the concepts of international business to life for readers. User feedback reveals that the reason this book is so popular is that it offers a fresh approach to international business that responds to the readers' requests and needs. A main goal in this third edition is to continue the progress made in the previous two—delivering the most readable, current, and concise international business book on the market. A must-read for anyone involved in International Business.

International Business: The Challenges of Globalization (5th Edition) (MyManagementLab Series)

John J. Wild, Kenneth L. Wild, Jerry C.Y. Han

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Great Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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The book was in excellent condition the price was great and it reached in a good time.

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International Business: The Challenges of Globalization presents international business in a comprehensive yet concise framework with unrivaled clarity.

 

Globalization; Cross-Cultural Business; Politics, Law, and Business Ethics; Economic Systems and Development; International Trade; Business—Government Trade Relations; Foreign Direct Investment; Regional Economic Integration; International Financial Markets; International Monetary System; International Strategy and Organization; Analyzing International Opportunities; Selecting and Managing Entry Modes; Developing and Marketing Products; Managing International Operations; Hiring and Managing Employees

 

MARKET: Recent, real-world examples and engaging features brings the material to life for readers.

Do's and Taboos Around The World (Do's and Taboos Around the World)

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The ultimate guide to international behavior.now completely updated and expanded! Do's and Taboos Around the World 3rd Edition "Roger Axtell is an international Emily Post." --The New Yorker "Can help you make friends [and] avoid travel trouble." --BusinessWeek "Helpful.fun to read." --Steve Birnbaum The first two editions of Do's and Taboos Around the World helped thousands of high-powered executives and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings that plague the world traveler. This updated and expanded Third Edition provides even more facts, tips, and cautionary tales--gleaned from the experiences of more than five hundred international business travelers--as well as:
* Information on protocol, customs, and etiquette; hand gestures and body language; tipping; American jargon; and the international communications crisis
* Up-to-date advice on dealing with the monumental changes in Russia, Germany, Eastern Europe, the People's Republic of China, and other locales
* A new chapter on business gift-giving and gift-receiving customs, with country-by-country gift suggestions and precautions
* A special quick reference guide to customs and mores in 96 countries, including revisions and updates from foreign embassies and consulates

Global Business Etiquette: A Guide to International Communication and Customs

Jeanette S. Martin, Lillian H. Chaney

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The breakneck speed at which business is "going global" requires a new breed of executives, managers, and front-line employees who are adept at the art of cross-cultural communication, where simple misunderstandings can jeopardize multimillion dollar deals. According to business travel industry forecasts, international travel is expected to increase in 2006 and beyond, reflecting the confluence of trends that are driving businesses of all sizes to penetrate new markets, enter into strategic alliances, improve productivity, and tap into talent and expertise around the world, wherever these resources may be found. Whether you are preparing for a long-term overseas assignment, or a short trip abroad to meet with clients, customers, suppliers, or distributors, Global Business Etiquette will be an indispensable resource for understanding the dynamics of cross-cultural communication, avoiding embarrassing (and costly) gaffes, and successfully navigating the subtleties of social interaction that can set the stage for profitable long-term relationships. Drawing from their many years of research and training in the field; highlighting such important elements of communication as nonverbal gestures, dress, and gift-giving customs; and featuring dozens of colorful examples and useful tips; the authors present a practical approach to interpreting signals and symbols around the world, overcoming stereotypes, and mastering the nuances of international communication.

The Blood Bankers: Tales from the Global Underground Economy

James S. Henry

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From 1970 to 2003, over three trillion dollars—$3,000,000,000,000—were loaned to developing countries by the West. Yet the gap between rich and poor is worse than ever. What happened? Where did all that money go? A financial insider, Jim Henry looks unsparingly at the snarl of transactions, often legal but usually immoral, that resulted in the rich getting richer and the poor, poorer.

Like tentacles on a vast octopus, the firsthand investigations in The Blood Bankers all lead to one core. A financial detective of sorts, journalist Jim Henry analyzes a range of scandals, including the looting of the Philippines by the Marcos family, corrupt lending in South America, and the financing of Al Qaeda.

A rogue's gallery of international criminals owes its existence to the dramatic growth of the underground global economy over the last two decades. Our world is being reshaped, often in sinister fashion, by wide-open capital markets and an international banking network that exists to launder hundreds of billions of dollars in ill-gotten gains.

Here is globalization's dark side—the new high-growth global markets for influence-peddling, capital flight, money laundering, weapons, drugs, tax evasion, child labor, illegal immigration, and other forms of transnational crime.

International Human Resource Management

Peter J. Dowling, Denice E. Welch

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As more firms move outside the domestic borders into the dynamic world of international business the globalisation of world markets appears to be gaining momentum. This globalisation of business is forcing managers to grapple with complex issues as they seek to gain or sustain a competitive advantage. Faced with unprecedented levels of foreign competition at home and abroad firms are beginning to recognize not only that international business is high on top management’s list of priorities but that finding and nurturing the human resources required to implement an international or global strategy is of critical importance. International Human Resource Management is a new edition of this highly successful and groundbreaking text. Changes to the new edition include HR implications of international mergers and acquisitions, increased coverage of Strategic HRM, HR activities in different countries and cultures and increased coverage of the globalisation of HRM in small and medium enterprises. In addition the new edition includes a wealth of case study material and class discussion material. A full instructor’s website is available to adopters.

One World Ready or Not: The Manic Logic of Global Capitalism

William Greider

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Globalism at its worst 5 out of 5 stars.
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The negative reviewers and neocons would like to have you believe that everything is hunky dory thanks to globalism when in fact none of it is the case. There is good globalism where there broad prosperity for all and then there is unchecked globalism aka unchecked capitalism aka corporatism aka FASCISM where only the corporate dictators are prosperous. The reality, as Greider continuously hammers in this book, is that with the worst form of slavery and racism on the planet thanks to outsourcing and wars for profit, everyone including the U.S. is a LOSER in this worst form of global capitalism. I live in Utah and I got 20 hardcore conservatives interested in this book after I introduced it to them and now they're rethinking the current globalism that is killing mankind. For this reason alone, I strongly recommend this book. Don't just take back America. Take back democracy before it's too late past the point of no return !

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In this national bestseller--hailed by critics as one of the most important in recent years--the author of "Who Will Tell the People" and "Secrets of the Temple" exposes the myths and explains the realities of the global economy. BOMC Alternate National print & radio publicity. Local author publicity in New York & D.C. National print ads. .

How to Negotiate Anything with Anyone Anywhere Around the World

Frank L. Acuff

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or "How to negotiate outside USA if you are an american" 3 out of 5 stars.
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Why only 3 stars?. Ok. Maybe is 4 and a half if you are an american citizen. The reason is beacause many of the information is recopiled from other sources. You can divide the book in 3 sections. One is like extract of an administrative course, like an MBA or something similar. The other are more a "common sense" recomendations, like "don't argue too much", "do not fight with your partner". Like mom's suggestions. And the last one (more than a half of the book) is like an adaptative version of the CIA factbook (avaible on Internet, and of course, up to date), where the author describes for each country a general overview of it, but never profundize on their culture or what about the relation with other country; only with the americans. Let me show you some examples: With my country (México) he suggest not to talk about or borders or the inmmigrants, but never talks about the religion, the political relation with other countries. There is no need to say that the author never talks about the culture, what kind of thinks hates or loves people form different cultures, how and why they act in some ways; he is like saying that japanese or the turkish are almost the same, only they likes somethings and dislikes other ones. He only talks like saying all the time: "(if you are an american)... do not argue with japanese about the relation with USA in the WWII". Welll.. What if I am not american?

At last, is good "general overview" reference book; but basically most usefull if you are an american citizen (and is not complete).

Editorial Review:

The ups and downs of negotiating can be challenging enough at home. But when people put themselves in another country - where the customs and conventions are often radically different - they've got a recipe for awkwardness and confusion at best, disappointment and disaster at worst. This new, updated edition of this long-trusted guide provides readers with the savvy they need to negotiate with finesse and ease, no matter where they are. The book provides expert advice on business practices, transactions, and attitudes throughout the world. Now expanded to include 63 countries, the book has been updated to reflect changes in the international scene as well as up-to-the-minute topics like foreign outsourcing and multicultural work teams that increasingly characterize present-day work relationships. Organized in an easy-to-access, quick-reference format, this bestselling guide is a passport to worldwide negotiation skills - and greater business success.

The Spatial Economy: Cities, Regions, and International Trade

Masahisa Fujita, Paul Krugman, Anthony J. Venables

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Winner, 43rd Nikkei Prize for Excellent Books in Economic Science.


Since 1990 there has been a renaissance of theoretical and empirical work on the spatial aspects of the economy—that is, where economic activity occurs and why. Using new tools—in particular, modeling techniques developed to analyze industrial organization, international trade, and economic growth—this "new economic geography" has emerged as one of the most exciting areas of contemporary economics.

The authors show how seemingly disparate models reflect a few basic themes, and in so doing they develop a common "grammar" for discussing a variety of issues. They show how a common approach that emphasizes the three-way interaction among increasing returns, transportation costs, and the movement of productive factors can be applied to a wide range of issues in urban, regional, and international economics. This book is the first to provide a sound and unified explanation of the existence of large economic agglomerations at various spatial scales.

Operation China: From Strategy to Execution

Jimmy Hexter, Jonathan Woetzel

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China has matured as a market and the game has changed. Yesterday, multinationals grappled with fundamental strategic choices: Do we go to China? Whom do we partner with? Where should we invest? Winning in China was all about achieving approval to enter the market, picking the right joint venture partner and selling in the right few cities to the right customers. Execution didn t matter as much as privileged access through government and partner relationships.

Today, China is teeming with MNCs and local competitors. Government is no longer the main driver of deals. Barriers to entry have fallen. Regulations are less of a factor. Partners are no longer required in many industries. Winning now depends on great execution: effectively and efficiently developing, marketing, producing, and channeling goods to customers and growing and retaining a talent base.

In Operation China, Jimmy Hexter and Jonathan Woetzel explain how you can achieve superior execution in China through operations including talent management, product development, information technology, procurement, supply-chain management, manufacturing, and sales, marketing, and distribution.

Based on over two decades of consulting experience for both local and multinational operations in China and extensive research on what drives success in operating in China, this book helps you get your operations right in the new competitive arena defining China today.

"It wasn't long ago when 'good' was good enough to win in China. No longer. Today, it's all about world-class execution. Jimmy Hexter and Jonathan Woetzel draw on their intimate knowledge of China to provide specific, real-world advice for all foreign companies operating in China today."

--Rick Wagoner, Chairman and CEO, General Motors Corporation

"Few Western companies have truly cracked the code on how to successfully turn a China strategy into a winning China business operation. Operation China nails down the key aspects of running businesses in China has no other book has."

--William Amelio, CEO, Lenovo

"If you are a global player, Operation China provides invaluable guidance and insight on translating China opportunities into results. If you're not a global player, but are impacted by companies that are, Operation China is a window into the source of your competitive weakness."

--Robert Holland Jr., Director at YUM! Brands, Inc.

"As trade between China and the United States has exploded, the gap has widened between companies taking full advantage of this opportunity and those left behind. Hexter and Woetzel have put their finger on what every executive must focus on to succeed."

--Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, former US Trade Representative and Senior International Partner, WilmerHale