An exploration of the issues facing international business managers today. International Management explores the dynamic global environment of business management by exploring the political, legal, technological, competitive, and cultural factors that shape corporations worldwide. The seventh edition contains current research, events, and global developments while exposing readers to the recent trends that are affecting international business managers in today's hypercompetitive global environment.
Part 1 The Global manager’s Environment
Chapter 1 Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological
Chapter 2 Managing Interdependence: Social Responsibility and Ethics
Part 2 The Cultural Context of Global Management
Chapter 3 Understanding the Role of Culture
Chapter 4 Communicating Across Cultures
Chapter 5 Cross-cultural Negotiation and Decision Making
Part 3 Formulating and Implementing Strategy for International and Global Operations
Chapter 6 Formulating Strategy
Chapter 7 Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation
Chapter 8 Organization Structure and Control Systems
Part 4 Global Human Resources Management
Chapter 9 Staffing, Training, and compensation for Global Operations
Chapter 10 Developing a Global management Cadre
Chapter 11 Motivating and Leading