1st Edition

Managing in the Global Economy

By Richard M. Steers, Luciara Nardon Copyright 2006
400 Pages
by Routledge

400 Pages
by Routledge

400 Pages
by Routledge

This definitive text will bring a new level of professionalism to courses in International Management. Truly global in focus, it is a comprehensive primer on the challenges and prospects of international management, with a particular emphasis on developing global managers who are skilled in economics, strategy, and general management. In addition, the authors help readers develop an in-depth... Read more
Preface; Part I. The Emerging Global Economy; 1. Managing in the Global Economy: An Introduction; 2. Challenges and Prospects of Globalization; 3. Economic Foundations of Global Business; 4. National Trade Policy and Competitive Advantage; 5. Legal and Political Foundations of Global Business; 6. Economic Integration and Regional Trading Blocs; Part II. Culture, Organization, And Strategy; 7. Cultural Foundations of Global Business; 8. Assessing Cultural Differences; 9. Organizing for Global Business; 10. Developing Global Business Strategies; 11. Building Global Strategic Alliances; 12. Strategies for International Negotiation; Part III. Managing Global Operations; 13. Staffing Global Operations; 14. Managing a Competitive Global Workforce; 15. Managing Total Quality and Employee Involvement; 16. Managing Multicultural Teams; 17. Managing in the Global Economy: A Field Project; About the Authors; Name Index; Subject Index

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Richard M. Steers, Luciara Nardon