ABSTRACT

The third edition of International Business offers an action-focused, practical approach to the topic, helping students understand the global business environment and its repercussions for executives. The book provides thorough coverage of the field, delving into fundamental concepts and theory; the cultural, political, and economic environment; international business strategies; and even functional management areas.

More comprehensive than competing books, International Business includes:

  • Strengthened, expanded global cases, examples, and 'industry' and 'country' mini-cases that give students practical insight into the ways companies actually behave within a competitive, global environment
  • Updated coverage of key trends that impact how international business functions, including the drivers of globalization, e-commerce and the impact of the Internet, and international entrepreneurship
  • New material on technology issues, the impact of the financial crisis, and problems in the EU
  • Expanded discussion of the skills and strategies students need to succeed in today's international business environment, including dynamic capabilities, foreign direct investment, and market entry strategies

Also featuring a companion website with a test bank, Powerpoint slides, and instructor’s manual, this book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students and instructors of any international business course.

part |2 pages

Part 1 Concepts and Theories in International Business

chapter 2|50 pages

International Trade Theory and Application

chapter 4|38 pages

The Multinational Enterprise

part |2 pages

Part 2 Endowments and Environments of International Business

chapter 5|32 pages

Country Competitiveness

chapter 6|32 pages

The Cultural Environment

chapter 7|32 pages

The Political and Legal Environment

part |2 pages

Part 3 Global Markets and Institutions

part |2 pages

Part 4 International Business Strategies

chapter 10|44 pages

International Entry Strategies

chapter 11|28 pages

MNE Organization Structure and Design

part |2 pages

Part 5 Functional International Business Areas

chapter 14|36 pages

Financial Management for Global Operations

chapter 16|40 pages

Global Marketing and Supply Chain

chapter 17|30 pages

Global Human Resource Management

part |2 pages

Part 6 Emerging Issues in International Business

chapter 18|20 pages

Internet and Global E-commerce

chapter 20|18 pages

International Entrepreneurship