ABSTRACT

In today's world, more and more businesses are taking steps toward globalization, and companies must work to remain competitive. 'Global Business' will help every business professional understand how all the components fit together to create a truly global business.

This quick-reference guide organizes an avalanche of information into 308 easily understood concepts that address many important issues, including how to:

* determine your readiness for global expansion
* gain upper management commitment to your international plan
* import under customs laws
* recognize scams and fraudulent transactions
* introduce products into new markets
* select employees for overseas assignments
* manage international legal affairs
* improve distributor performance
* maintain a franchise relationship

Other subjects include tips on how to do business in various countries and how to deal with regulations and guidelines specific to each nation. 'Global Business' is a must-read for understanding the advantages and pitfalls of expanding a business to a worldwide level.

chapter |21 pages

Overview

chapter |7 pages

Developing an International Plan

chapter |14 pages

Cross-Cultural Awareness

chapter |16 pages

Economic Integration

chapter |9 pages

Importing

chapter |15 pages

Exporting

chapter |8 pages

Transporting Goods Internationally

chapter |7 pages

Planning International Operations

chapter |30 pages

International Financial Management

chapter |7 pages

International Tax Planning

chapter |13 pages

Marketing and Sales

chapter |21 pages

International Human Resources

chapter |4 pages

Risk Management and Corporate Security

chapter |13 pages

International Legal Management

chapter |7 pages

International Franchising

chapter |10 pages

Technology Licensing

chapter |7 pages

Determining What to License

chapter |4 pages

Managing Licensees

chapter |3 pages

Protecting Intellectual Property

chapter |3 pages

International Alliances: Non-Equity

chapter |7 pages

International Alliances: Equity

chapter |6 pages

Major Issues in Forming an Iejv

chapter |16 pages

Establishing Direct Operations Abroad

chapter |5 pages

Acquiring a Local Company

chapter |7 pages

Relationships with Subsidiaries

chapter |5 pages

Family Business Considerations

chapter |16 pages

Capitalizing on International Trends

chapter |9 pages

International Negotiations

chapter |4 pages

International Ethics