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Corporate Women in Contemporary China - "We've Always Worked" (Hardcover): Xinyan Peng Corporate Women in Contemporary China - "We've Always Worked" (Hardcover)
Xinyan Peng
R3,915 Discovery Miles 39 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Based on extensive, multi-sited ethnographic research, this book focuses on the culture of work in today's urban China and on how it has permeated beyond the workplace to shape bodily training, family life, and kinship and social relationships among white-collar women in their twenties and thirties. Facing challenges to cope with the increasingly intensified dual burden of work and family, whitecollar women are not turning their backs on their jobs but are turning their bodies and homes into work. In an era when the state and society heighten pressure on individual young women's productivity and reproductivity at the same time, the book examines how white-collar women seek to protect their right to work, embody a work ethic, and make their reproductive life a productive domain. Integrating studies of labor, the body, gender, and kinship, this book shows how the ethics and strictly defined discipline of hard work and overtime work are transposed from the office cubicle to the gym and home. It thereby demonstrates how the emergence, embodiment, and extension of a work culture perpetuate the hegemony of the work ethic, and how they have exerted a profound impact on women's bodies, selves, and lives.

Delivering Distinctive Value in Emerging Economies - Efficient and Sustainably Responsible Perspectives from Management... Delivering Distinctive Value in Emerging Economies - Efficient and Sustainably Responsible Perspectives from Management Researchers and Practitioners (Hardcover)
Thomas Anning-Dorson, Sheena Lovia Boateng, Richard Boateng
R4,091 Discovery Miles 40 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The idea behind editing this book is to present a contemporary reference that tells the story of how businesses and institutions in emerging economies are circumventing or can better circumvent institutional voids in order to create distinct value for consumers and develop resilient and sustainable economies. For this book, we gathered 24 contributions (or chapters) on new directions and strategies to create value in emerging economies. The contributions span thematic areas such as: COVID-19 and small businesses, social influencers and COVID-19 advocacy, artisan entrepreneurship, leadership and project success, internationalization and intellectual property, cultural artifacts in corporate branding, fintech adoption, mobile money and agriculture value chain, workplace fraud, ethical decision-making in accountancy, modeling early detection of mother's mode of delivery, assessment of health systems in Africa, online platforms and patient empowerment, students' academic engagement and technology, and continuous use of e-learning among professional accounting students. The authors of these contributions discuss the relevance of each chapter to its target audience (practitioners and students). They also outline the implications for practice and policy (where applicable) alongside the concluding arguments of their respective chapters. In effect, the 24 chapters offer key strategic directions for businesses, public sector institutions, non-governmental organizations, and international development institutions to be more efficient and sustainably responsible in delivering distinctive value in emerging economies. Emerging economies have become an opportune interest of practitioners, entrepreneurs and policy makers worldwide. Hence, a contemporary text which explores how to create and deliver distinct value in these economies is a must a read.

Expatriates in Japanese Firms - Experiences and Expectations of Workers from China and Vietnam (Hardcover): Chie Yorozu Expatriates in Japanese Firms - Experiences and Expectations of Workers from China and Vietnam (Hardcover)
Chie Yorozu
R3,904 Discovery Miles 39 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Focusing on the experiences of foreign employees working in Japanese firms, this book identifies the trends and realities facing both expatriates and firms in the current landscape of the Japanese labour market. By utilising interview data from both expatriates and Japanese HR staff, this study identifies the fact that self-initiated expatriates often do not remain in Japanese firms for long and highlights the main factors that influence their decisions to leave; including difficulty adjusting to Japan's lifetime employment system, seniority-based pay, and the prevalence of unpaid overtime. The book reveals that whilst Japanese firms are adjusting to improve the retention of foreign employees, there remains a clear expectation gap between the two sides. Moreover, it outlines further potential adjustments that could be implemented to reduce the turnover rate of expatriates and create a more harmonious workplace both for expatriates and for local employees. This is an urgent challenge for Japan as it faces labour shortages. Featuring an in-depth exploration of first-hand experiences from direct testimonies of expatriates in Japanese firms, this book will be a valuable resource for academics and students of Japanese studies, human resource management, and organisation studies.

Science, Business, and Universities - Cooperation, Knowledge Transfer, and Entrepreneurship (Hardcover): Joanna Duda, Tomasz... Science, Business, and Universities - Cooperation, Knowledge Transfer, and Entrepreneurship (Hardcover)
Joanna Duda, Tomasz Bernat
R3,923 Discovery Miles 39 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Cooperation between science and business (S2B cooperation) is a very important issue from the points of view of the domestic economy, companies, and universities. This is mainly because such cooperation is a catalyst for faster and reliable development - not only of enterprises, but also of the entire economy. Thanks to S2B cooperation, enterprises can gain and commercialize new and ground-breaking solutions. Universities in turn can give their research a more practical dimension to increase its economic applicability, which helps universities prepare future staff to work in modern enterprises. The aim of this publication is to indicate how cooperation between universities and business can be implemented in an international dimension. It shows the role of modern universities in supporting the development of enterprise and entire economies as well as the role of modern enterprises that use resources located in universities (including knowledge resources). This unique combination has a positive impact on the results and developmental opportunities for each of them. Any potential obtained in this manner is the basis for creating a competitive advantage on the market. This book is devoted to a specific area of cooperation between enterprises and universities and will be of interest to researchers, academics, practitioners, and students in the fields of entrepreneurship, knowledge management, international relations, and higher education.

Cultural Spaces in International Business - Theories and Applications (Hardcover): Taran Patel, Ahmad M. Salih Cultural Spaces in International Business - Theories and Applications (Hardcover)
Taran Patel, Ahmad M. Salih
R3,905 Discovery Miles 39 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Culture studies in international business are passing through difficult times of scrutiny and critique. This is due to the fact that the paradigms, approaches, and methods used so far to study culture have been limited in their scope. For several decades now, approaches that consider national cultures and geo-ethnic origins of interacting individuals have dominated management literature. This book distinguishes itself from other books on Culture in International Business (CIB) studies in two important ways. First, it illustrates how Mary Douglas's Cultural Theory framework (referred to commonly as DCF) can be used to explore different aspects of international business. This sets the stage for future scholars to consider DCF as an alternative tool of cultural sense-making as opposed to limiting themselves to categorical frameworks grounded in static notions of national and/or corporate culture. The second unique feature is that it focuses on the complexities of the applied side of culture (i.e., it takes a culture-in-practice perspective), while simultaneously emphasizing the dynamicity and diversity of culture. The book concludes by offering suggestions for the future of CIB studies. This domain, it predicts, may witness significant changes in the way culture is seen as influencing workplace relations. It also identifies other areas on which CIB scholars may need to focus attention in the future: culture in an increasingly digitalized world, culture and the organization as a system, and culture and the intelligent/knowledgeable organization. It will be of interest to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of cross-cultural management, international business, human resource management.

International Sport Business - Current Issues, Future Directions (Paperback): Hans Westerbeek, Adam Karg International Sport Business - Current Issues, Future Directions (Paperback)
Hans Westerbeek, Adam Karg
R1,180 Discovery Miles 11 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The only up-to-date introduction to international sport business Explores the organisational and policy environment for international sport and international business, as well as the day-to-day realities of successful sport business Strong focus on new, transformative technologies and data analytics Every chapter contains real world case studies and data Every chapter includes interviews with leading sport business practitioners, examples of best practice, and discussions of key pieces of research Includes additional on-line learning resources

Cross-Cultural Challenges of Managing 'One Belt One Road' Projects - The Experience of the China-Pakistan Economic... Cross-Cultural Challenges of Managing 'One Belt One Road' Projects - The Experience of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (Hardcover)
Arshia Mukhtar, Ying Zhu, You-Il Lee, Mary Bambacas, S. Tamer Cavusgil
R3,908 Discovery Miles 39 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship program of China's 'One Belt One Road' initiative, created to boost economic cooperation between China and Pakistan with significant political and economic implications in the region. This book looks at critical issues when developing capabilities of cross-cultural management, adaptation and adjustment through cross-cultural understanding and network building from the CPEC case study. The book highlights the importance of acculturation experience, cross-cultural networking, networking behaviour (guanxi vs. hawala), and factors influencing cross-cultural adjustment, which would enhance the overall performance of 'One Belt One Road' projects in general. It looks at how the Chinese and Pakistani employees' national cultures affect their behaviour while working on the CPEC projects. The book offers insights into what cross-cultural adjustments are effective in creating improved individual and organizational performance. In an increasingly globalized world in which the practice of working with people from multiple cultural background is more of a norm, this book will be a useful reference for those who are interested to achieve success in multi-cultural settings.

Event Tourism in Asian Countries - Challenges and Prospects (Hardcover): Shruti Arora, Anukrati Sharma Event Tourism in Asian Countries - Challenges and Prospects (Hardcover)
Shruti Arora, Anukrati Sharma
R3,961 Discovery Miles 39 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Covers the changing trends in the event tourism industry The influence and role of social media and other technology. The contribution of women in events and festivals. The impact of event tourism in economic development on local communities.

Contemporary Employers' Organizations - Adaptation and Resilience (Hardcover): Leon Gooberman, Marco Hauptmeier Contemporary Employers' Organizations - Adaptation and Resilience (Hardcover)
Leon Gooberman, Marco Hauptmeier
R4,074 Discovery Miles 40 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book argues that employers' organizations are resilient organizations that adapt to changing circumstances by developing new practices. Adaptation has been prompted by changing economic and social contexts, including state interventions and union activities. Contexts vary over time, across countries and world regions. The purpose of the book is to explore these variations and their impacts on employer organization. The book covers the following themes across four book sections: theoretical perspectives on employer collective action; employers' organizations in different types of capitalism; different types of employers' organizations; and international and comparative employer interest representation. Theoretical explorations examining employer power, political preferences, meta-organizing, and ideological foundations are complemented by studies of employers' organization in China, Denmark, Australia, Germany, Turkey, Canada, and the UK. Different types such as regional and international employers' organizations are also examined. The book is one of the few edited volumes to examine employer collective action within work and employment, and is the first since 1984 to consider western and non-western contexts. The book will be of interest to employment relations and sociology of work researchers, scholars, advanced students, and practitioners as it brings new perspectives to an understudied actor in employment relations: employers' organizations.

The Chinese Capital Markets (Paperback): Chris Adcock, Douglas Cumming, Alessandra Guariglia, Wenxuan Hou The Chinese Capital Markets (Paperback)
Chris Adcock, Douglas Cumming, Alessandra Guariglia, Wenxuan Hou
R1,241 Discovery Miles 12 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In the past China's capital market featured prevalent state ownership and a weak legal environment. It has, however, achieved very substantial development in the past two decades. China has surpassed Japan as the world's second-largest stock market and has also emerged as a leading player in green bonds and Fintech markets. The chapters in this book provide insights on Chinese listed firms and advance the understanding of China's unique institutions. Some important questions are covered including the governance role of foreign investors in partially privatized firms, the financial implications of political connections, the "Chinese model" of commercial banks and regulatory reforms that promote the marketization of the stock markets, among others. These studies have important implications for other emerging economies, on the recent China-US trade conflicts and about the Trump administration's complaints about the role of the Chinese government in capital markets. This book selectively includes the most influential articles from two special issues of The European Journal of Finance, which were based on selections of papers presented at a series of conferences on the Chinese Capital Markets.

Integrating New Technologies in International Business - Opportunities and Challenges (Hardcover): Gurinder Singh, Alka Maurya,... Integrating New Technologies in International Business - Opportunities and Challenges (Hardcover)
Gurinder Singh, Alka Maurya, Richa Goel
R3,957 Discovery Miles 39 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The international business sector has been completely revolutionized due to shifts in global economy, digitization, and the Internet. Integrating New Technologies in International Business: Opportunities and Challenges explores the rapid changes in technology that have affected businesses and social environments that are offering new challenges and opportunities for small to mid-size enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. It highlights how businesses in emerging economies are implementing the new technological innovations to compete in the global market. The chapters in the volume provide valuable insight on many cutting-edge topics on new technology in the business environment and the new digital world, or Industry 4.0, including: Internet of Things (IoT) and customer relationship management Cross-cultural management Artificial intelligence Social media advertising Multichannel banking Digital payment technology Blockchain technology Augmented reality Eye-tracking analysis This book will be a valuable resource for business leaders and managers, industry professionals, business scholars, regulatory stakeholders, policymakers, faculty and students, and those who are interested in the current trends in the state of global digitization in industrial markets. The information provided here will help readers find the most appropriate approaches for taking advantage of these new technologies.

Cross-Cultural Leadership - Being Effective in an Era of Globalization, Digital Transformation and Disruptive Innovation... Cross-Cultural Leadership - Being Effective in an Era of Globalization, Digital Transformation and Disruptive Innovation (Paperback)
Ahmad Salih
R1,251 Discovery Miles 12 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For many decades, management in its research and practice has been in need of an alternative approach and paradigm to understanding human behaviours. Many studies and books have attempted to provide solutions to the individual, which ended up being a cultural dilemma with little success. This book provides a novel approach to address this dilemma by linking aspects from three knowledge domains; Psychology, Anthropology and Sociology. Cross-Cultural Leadership supports Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and makes it a practical construct and tool that both managers and researchers harness to understand what "cultural Chameleon" means. The book also renders support to Douglaisan Cultural Framework (DCF) by activating the role of the usually neglected fifth culture; the hermit by linking it to the metacognitive dimension of CQ. This link introduces for the first time the mechanism that individuals use to run through metacognitive processes to drive change. This book is a tool for individuals to help them work efficiently outside their homeland. Being an adaptive or culturally hybrid leader is among the most important competencies of the effective leaders in the 21st century. By focusing on comprehending the five cultures as elaborated in DCF, leaders and managers will be relieved from the dilemma of having to understand each and every national culture of their employees. This book will be of value to researchers, academics, managers, and students with an interest in leadership, management, organization studies, globalization, and innovation

Global Capitalism, Culture, and Ethics (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Richard A Spinello Global Capitalism, Culture, and Ethics (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Richard A Spinello
R4,068 Discovery Miles 40 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A concise narrative with cases and examples of controversial corporate behaviour interwoven throughout. Provides a deep analysis of ethical issues such as universalism in ethics, the proper grounding of human rights, the legitimacy of moral agency for multinational corporations, and the authority of host country laws for students. From one of the leading academics in business ethics and globalisation. Aimed at upper level students, the book presents important issues, challenging students to develop an awareness and understanding of these topics, as well as building their analytical skills.

The Routledge Companion to Cross-Cultural Management (Paperback): Nigel Holden, Snejina Michailova, Susanne Tietze The Routledge Companion to Cross-Cultural Management (Paperback)
Nigel Holden, Snejina Michailova, Susanne Tietze
R1,518 Discovery Miles 15 180 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This Routledge Companion provides a timely and authoritative overview of cross-cultural management as an academic domain and field of practice for academics and students. With contributions from over 60 authors from 20 countries, the book is organised in to five thematic areas: Review, survey and critique Language and languages: moving from the periphery to the core Cross-cultural management research and education The new international business landscape Rethinking a multidisciplinary paradigm. Edited by an international team of scholars and featuring contributions from a range of leading cross-cultural management experts, this prestigious volume represents the most comprehensive guide to the development and scope of cross-cultural management as an academic discipline.

Advanced Introduction to International Trade Law (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Michael J. Trebilcock, Joel Trachtman Advanced Introduction to International Trade Law (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Michael J. Trebilcock, Joel Trachtman
R2,697 Discovery Miles 26 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written by two leading scholars with 60 years of collective experience in the area, this insightful and updated second edition provides a clear and concise introduction to the fundamental components of international trade law, presenting the basic structure and principles of this complex area of law, alongside elucidation of specific GATT and WTO legal rules and institutions. Key features include: a nuanced yet highly readable summary of the area placement of trade law into historical, political and economic contexts, including new analysis of populist critiques references to the most recent cases, decisions, treaty negotiation developments and economic and legal scholarship analysis of new areas including digital trade, migration and security exceptions to alert students to developments in international trade law links and connections between different areas of trade law to provide students with an integrated overview of the topic. Interdisciplinary in nature, this second edition will be an indispensable guide for students in law, economics, political science and international relations. Comprehensive and accessible, it will be essential reading for non-specialist scholars and policy advisors seeking to further their understanding of international trade law. 'This Advanced Introduction provides an excellent succinct yet accurate summary of the international trade rules applicable, inter alia, to trade in goods, services, intellectual property, and investment. It also explores international standards, social issues such as development, environment, labour, human rights, and it addresses the institutional framework and the future of the world trading system. As an experienced practitioner in this field, I highly recommend this book to government officials, business people, and students who will all get a clear interdisciplinary tour d'horizon in the field of international trade.' - Gabrielle Marceau, University of Geneva, Switzerland and Senior Counsellor at the WTO

Halal Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Recent Trends and Issues (Hardcover): Nor Aida Abdul Rahman, Azizul Hassan,... Halal Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Recent Trends and Issues (Hardcover)
Nor Aida Abdul Rahman, Azizul Hassan, Hajjah Zawiah Abdul Majid
R4,068 Discovery Miles 40 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Halal in logistics, supply chain management and the future implications for the Halal industry. It discusses a wide range of Halal logistics practices and theories in Japan, Korea, Spain, Oman, and SEA countries. The book examines technology applications, regulatory and certification procedure, Halal management system and quality control, sustainability and as well as challenges for the logistics and Halal supply chain in the pandemic context. The book also looks at how to navigate the complexity of the Halal logistics to achieve business sustainability. It uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide insights on the Halal logistics and supply chain study. This book hopes to fill an existing gap and enrich the literature on Halal logistics and supply chain management specifically in the West, Middle East and regions in Asia. This will be a useful reference to those who would like to learn more about this industry.

Driving Entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia (Hardcover): Vanessa Ratten Driving Entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia (Hardcover)
Vanessa Ratten
R4,049 Discovery Miles 40 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Southeast Asia is one of the most dynamic and entrepreneurial regions in the world. Despite its entrepreneurial nature, the study of entrepreneurship has largely been on North America and Europe. This book showcases the entrepreneurial capabilities that are taking place in Southeast Asia from a digital innovation perspective. The book questions the role of entrepreneurship in the Southeast Asian context. It also provides a historical analysis of how entrepreneurship is influenced by the history of individual Southeast Asian countries. It goes on to examine heritage tourism to explore how entrepreneurship is embedded in cultural and social endeavours, and explores how digital technologies and innovations are leading change in the region's business ecosystems. The book closes by examining the effects of the pandemic from a risk management perspective to show the interrelationship between crisis management and innovation, before highlighting areas for future research. The comprehensive coverage of different countries within Southeast Asia regarding their entrepreneurial initiatives will enrich the existing literature and will be a useful reference to scholars researching entrepreneurship.

Economic and Business Management (Hardcover): Xiaoxia Huang, Feng Zhang Economic and Business Management (Hardcover)
Xiaoxia Huang, Feng Zhang
R4,366 Discovery Miles 43 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With the rapid development and drastic change of the world economy, "Digital Finance", "Internet Finance", "Science and Technology Finance" have become new hotspots, which also represent the future trend of economy development in the era of big data. Enterprises are facing more uncertainty, opportunities coexist with challenges. There are more possibilities for economic development and enterprise management to accelerate the integration of cutting-edge research results, to deepen hot topics discussion and to promote opinion exchanges among academic and business circles. The Sixth International Conference on Economic and Business Management (FEBM2021) was successfully held online on October 16-17, 2021, and aimed to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academics as well as industry professionals from all over the world to present their latest research findings and development activities in economic and business management. These proceedings include 51 accepted articles selected from 94 submissions.

Entrepreneurial Creativity in a Virtual World (Hardcover): Denise Tsang Entrepreneurial Creativity in a Virtual World (Hardcover)
Denise Tsang
R2,608 Discovery Miles 26 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'This informative and highly readable book tackles a novel, exciting and challenging topic: the nature of entrepreneurial activity in modern media industries. Based on wide reading and careful case study investigation, it offers the reader a rigorous analysis of this important subject. Synthesising insights from economic theory, management and media studies, the book explores the links between entrepreneurship, culture, networks and innovation. Creativity is an elusive concept; this book sharpens up the concept, and demonstrates its relevance to policy and practice.' - Mark C. Casson, University of Reading, UK The start of the 21st century has seen an explosion of online media, with creative content becoming a driving force for competitiveness. As twin engines of the digital economy, much has been said about both creativity and entrepreneurship but less about their relationship. Entrepreneurial Creativity in a Virtual World provides a synthesis in order to develop a conceptual framework for these phenomena. Using real world case studies, Denise Tsang highlights the economic significance of digital media production in the video game, television and magazine sectors. She illustrates the key issues involved, such as intellectual content creation, coordinating commercial, artistic and technical resources, outsourcing of core creative inputs and engaging with the user community. The end result is a book that builds on existing literature to provide a new framework for entrepreneurial creativity. This book will be useful for students and researchers interested in the theory and evidence behind creativity and entrepreneurship. Consultants and policymakers in creative industries in the UK will find this to be an essential read.

Intercultural Management - Concepts, Practice, Critical Reflection (Paperback): Dirk Holtbrugge Intercultural Management - Concepts, Practice, Critical Reflection (Paperback)
Dirk Holtbrugge
R1,246 Discovery Miles 12 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This textbook explores the reasons for intercultural differences and their effects on the behavior of individuals and organizations within the context of management. The text embraces the presence of ambiguity and complexity and encourages critical thinking when it comes to intercultural relations in order to avoid ethnocentrism, stereotyping and prejudice, as well as overly simplistic solutions. Integrating findings from management, but also the humanities and social sciences, as well as politics and popular culture, intercultural management is understood as a phenomenon that transcends disciplinary boundaries and includes questions around identity constructions, power relations, and ethics. This makes intercultural management a fascinating and rewarding subject to study. Throughout, the author encourages an analytical approach to intercultural management built upon strong methodological foundations, and draws on examples from a wide range of different contexts and cultures to help reflectively translate research and concepts into practice in a way that is lively and engaging. This textbook is essential reading for students taking university courses related to intercultural management. Lecturers can visit the companion website to access a Teaching Guide and PowerPoint slides that can be adapted and edited to suit teaching needs. Dirk Holtbrugge is Professor of International Management at the School of Business, Economics and Society, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany.

Trends in Asia Pacific Business and Management Research - Relevance and Use of Literature Reviews (Hardcover): Chris Rowley,... Trends in Asia Pacific Business and Management Research - Relevance and Use of Literature Reviews (Hardcover)
Chris Rowley, Justin Paul
R4,060 Discovery Miles 40 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is based on the review of literature on different themes related to business and management in the Asia Pacific context. All seven chapters included in this book explore the past, present and future of business and research. They cover diverse topics in the Asia Pacific context ranging from different ways of thinking to innovation implementation and efficiency, responsible tourism, internal marketing to leadership. This book will be useful for researchers, practitioners and policy makers. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the Asia Pacific Business Review.

Transnational Corporations and International Production - Concepts, Theories and Effects, Third Edition (Paperback, 3rd... Transnational Corporations and International Production - Concepts, Theories and Effects, Third Edition (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Grazia Ietto-Gillies
R1,310 Discovery Miles 13 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Thoroughly updated and substantially extended, this internationally successful text explores transnational corporations (TNCs), their activities and effects, as well as the theories developed to explain them. Invaluable for courses as well as researchers in international business, international economics, globalization, international relations, economic geography and history of economic thought on the TNCs. Key features of this edition: A unique critical analysis of all the theories of TNCs in their historical context and with insightful commentaries at the end of each chapter, now extended to cover network theory and dynamic capabilities theory Clear exposition of concepts on the evolution and the activities of TNCs Analysis of effects of TNCs' activities on: innovation; labour; trade; balance of payments and the fiscal revenue of countries Discussions on new topics such as the digital TNCs and global value chains A contribution to the history of economic thought on the TNC Summary boxes as well as suggestions for further reading within each chapter give opportunities for discussion and extended learning. Ideal for advanced bachelors and masters courses in international business, economics, international relations, globalization and economic geography as well as the history of economic thought, Transnational Corporations and International Production is an essential text for appreciating the evolution, explanations and impact of TNCs in a globalised world.

Sustainable International Business Models in a Digitally Transforming World (Hardcover): Anshuman Khare, Arto Ojala, William W.... Sustainable International Business Models in a Digitally Transforming World (Hardcover)
Anshuman Khare, Arto Ojala, William W. Baber
R4,071 Discovery Miles 40 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The forces of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) in today's world are shaping businesses and calling into question the wisdom of existing business models. VUCA challenges businesses to digitalize and transform in ways they had not contemplated before. This book looks at how successful businesses have revitalized and innovated their business models. It illustrates through cases how these businesses have adapted to new forms of globalization through the lens of Business Model Innovation (BMI) theories in a digital world. This book's chapters are divided into three sections. The first section examines the existing literature, the second section focuses on business processes and behaviour, and lastly the third section presents four case studies of sustainable international businesses from sectors such the fashion and digital services industry. Paying attention to business decisions and outcomes, the contributors critically examine which theories and practices would be most applicable for a digitally transforming world. This book provides insights that will interest researchers and academics in the fields of sustainable business, organizational change, and digital transformation, amongst others. Its observations into sustainable digital transformation may also interest business leaders and consultants.

Internationalization of Firms from Economies in Transition - The Effects of a Politico-Economic Paradigm Shift (Hardcover): Mai... Internationalization of Firms from Economies in Transition - The Effects of a Politico-Economic Paradigm Shift (Hardcover)
Mai Thi Thanh Thai, Ekaterina Turkina
R3,804 Discovery Miles 38 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a detailed analysis of how and why firms from economies in transition internationalize and examines the effects of domestic politico-economic factors on this process.Transition economies undergo economic liberalization, which enables market forces to set prices. The economic transition process is usually characterized by significant changes in the role of the state and the creation and promotion of privately owned enterprises, markets and independent financial institutions. With the opening of the domestic economy, and integration into the international economy, domestic firms have an opportunity to explore international markets, which was impossible under previous regimes. This book provides insights into these phenomena and investigates the impact that these changes have had on firm internationalization. This book is an essential resource for academics and students of strategic management, international business and business studies. It also has significant value for practitioners and policy-makers in that it will highlight important factors in a firm's politico-economic environment that either stimulate or impede firm internationalization from emerging markets and will discuss important managerial and policy implications. Contributors: P.D. Aligica, A.R. Anderson, V. Andonova, M. Bahl, P. Berdyshev, M. Brahem, M. Crone, A. Gevorkyan, V. Golikova, M. Gorynia, S. El Harbi, P. Karhunen, R. Kosonen, O. Linchevskaya, D. Makhmadshoev, A.I. Mockaitis, J. Nowak, A. Pobol, D. Pollard, A. Sauka, Y. Shaleva, I. Simberova, M. Slonimska, A. Slonimski, D. Smallbone, V. Tarko, M.T.T. Thai, P. Trapczynski, E. Turkina, A. W sowska, F. Welter, R. Wolniak, E. Zankina, P. Zettinig

Economics and Business Environment (Paperback, 5th edition): Wim Hulleman, Ad Marijs Economics and Business Environment (Paperback, 5th edition)
Wim Hulleman, Ad Marijs
R2,560 Discovery Miles 25 600 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Economics and Business Environment is targeted at students preparing for a career in a managerial position in business or public service. With its accessible style and convenient structure, this textbook offers an insight into: 1 current economic developments that are important to (European) businesses and governments; 2 the influence of the business environmenton company profit and turnover. Students are offered an insight into the economic risks faced by all companies. This fifth edition of Economics and Business Environment has been fully updated; including the measurements taken to reinforce supervision of the banking industry.

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