ABSTRACT

This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book begins with an introduction of the concept of political risk, and its relevance to international businesses. It examines some of the key risks that companies have encountered, and how the political landscape of business is evolving. The book discusses the concept of political risk into its constituent analytical variables, including sources of risk and the assets which an international player exposes to new political terrain. It also examines the political risk assessment process, which derives priority issues for risk management. The book considers how political risk management is conducted, including the principal measures and the structures that enable consistent implementation. Sound global corporate citizenship, that is, the contribution of a firm to the societies in which it operates and alignment with social values, is fundamental to political risk mitigation, and therefore to international business performance.