International

Knowledge of Asian business is dominated by conventional wisdom, much of which has achieved the status of myth. Bestselling author Michael Backman has researched beneath the surface to reveal the things that you need to know about Asian business and society. Using a wealth of examples, case studies ... More

This book explores the underbelly of globalisation--the illicit networks of money, drugs, people and arms that make up a multi-billion dollar illegal economy. This is the dangerous world of trafficking, identified by developed countries as the major threat to international order. In their eyes, it b... More

During the twentieth century, American corporations have spread American material productivity and American values such as consumerism and competitiveness around the globe. People in other nations have accepted some aspects of American corporate culture while vehemently rejecting others. The Revolut... More

In the 21st century, the successful companies will be those that use their power and influence to work for social progress. And they will do it because making the world a better place will also be the best way to make money.If you want to stop an eight year old boy from smoking - who is he most like... More

In this critically acclaimed collection, leading voices against the sanctions document the human, environmental, and social toll of the US- and UK-led war against Iraq. This updated edition examines the current drive to invade Iraq as part of George Bush's and Tony Blair's global "war on terrorism, ... More

"Bravura ethnographic reportage. Of the many manuscripts and books I have read on anthropological forays into globalization issues, this is the one I would most want my students to have as an exemplar as they plan their research."--George E. Marcus, Rice University, coauthor of "Anthropology as Cult... More

- Selling Isn't a Dirty Word- Retail Sales- Business-to-Business Selling- Getting to the Sale- The Sales Presentation- Follow Through and Relationship Development- Selling Yourself- The Characteristics of Successful Salespeople and Sales Managers- Managing a Sales Force- Training and Tools- Measurin... More

In The Global Financial System: A Functional Perspective, a volume produced as part of the multiyear research effort of the Global Financial System Project at the Harvard Business School, leading financial scholars offer a new framework with far-reaching potential to enhance the success of individua... More

The second edition of The Internationalization of the Firm: A Reader offers a detailed analysis of the forces at work in the process of internationalisation. This is the only publication currently available which contains a broad selection of the seminal articles in this field. The Internationalizat... More

In Global and Transnational Business: Strategy and Management, the authors assess the turbulent environment in which international businesses operate and the approaches to strategy formulation and implementation which can be adopted. They also examine the functional and operational management of com... More

In two decades from the late 1970s, China experienced the most rapid social and economic changes in world history. Over 200 million rural inhabitants were lifted out of absolute poverty and tens of millions became wealthier than the average urban resident.This book offers an authoritative and in-dep... More

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This is a benchmark overview of current approaches and research in the study of international management and organizations, with a focus on implementation issues in a globalized context. The volume is structured into sections covering the global context, global competencies, teaming and leading, exe... More

Globalization is a defining feature of our times, covering everything from economic and political issues to the spread of American culture. However, its status is controversial, with some viewing it as leading to greater development for all, and others as a threat to national cultures and democratic... More

The future of investing in Europe's market after MiFID Chris Skinner The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) is the biggest change programme Europe's capital markets have ever attempted. It takes all the protection away from Europe's Stock Exchanges and forces investment banks, brok... More

Investigating the extent to which China has embraced western HRM, this book provides a long-awaited analysis of the changing nature of work, employment, and HRM in Chinese society. With recent radical reforms in workplace welfare and social security provisions, there has been growing interest in the... More

"International Bulletins" provide current and relevant side bars to enliven discussion and enhance learning. * Exercises and cases are provided at the end of every chapter."International Bulletins" provide current and relevant side bars to enliven discussion and enhance learning. * Exercises and cas... More

This title contains the views on the future of some of the most influential thinkers in business.... More