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Japanese Business Down Under - Patterns of Japanese Investment in Australia (Paperback): David W. Edgington Japanese Business Down Under - Patterns of Japanese Investment in Australia (Paperback)
David W. Edgington
R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The first comprehensive study of post-war Japanese transnational corporations in Australia, this book, first published in 1990, gives valuable insights into the particular characteristics of Japanese overseas investment. It looks at how, where and why Japanese corporations have set up their business activities in Australia, focusing on the economic, political and geographic factors shaping their operations. It presents case studies of Japanese trading companies, manufacturing companies, banks, and financial institutions. As well as highlighting the essential differences that separate Japanese transnational companies from those of the UK and the USA, the study gives new theoretical insights into the complex behaviour of Japanese corporations in their host countries.

Japan's Economic Challenge - A Bibliographic Sourcebook (Paperback): Michael Keresztesi, Gary R Cocozzoli Japan's Economic Challenge - A Bibliographic Sourcebook (Paperback)
Michael Keresztesi, Gary R Cocozzoli
R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book, first published in 1988, assembles a key pool of references in English to help study the 'Japanese economic challenge' of the 1980s. Collectively, these writings chronicle the historical, social and cultural background of Japan's spectacular industrial take-off. They describe, analyse and interpret the diverse manifestations of Japan's economic growth.

Cross-Cultural Exposure and Connections - Intercultural Learning for Global Citizenship (Paperback): Arvindk. Birdie Cross-Cultural Exposure and Connections - Intercultural Learning for Global Citizenship (Paperback)
Arvindk. Birdie
R2,535 Discovery Miles 25 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This new book explores the recent issue of cross-cultural management from both theoretical and research perspectives. It considers the impact of knowledge, experience, and exposure of cross-cultural differences in developing a global viewpoint and citizenship in the corporate workplace. The volume throws light on the emerging concepts of building global citizens who are willing to think beyond boundaries of place, identity, and category, and to recognize all human beings as their equals while respecting humanity's inherent diversity. The effective use of cross-cultural teams can provide a source of experience and innovative thinking to enhance the competitive position of organizations. However, cultural differences can interfere with the successful completion of goals in today's multicultural global business community. To achieve project goals and avoid cultural misunderstandings, managers should be culturally sensitive and promote creativity and motivation through flexible leadership. The chapter authors in this volume look at these challenges by reviewing and conducting empirical studies, roundtables, and focus discussions. The volume tackles a variety of issues, including enterprise resource planning (ERP), talent management, differences in individual work performances, differences in leadership styles, virtual work relationships, and much more. It looks at the challenges in establishing crosscultural workplaces, such as the overcoming significant barriers in multi-cultural project communications and motivating project team members.

Management Issues in China: Volume 1 - Domestic Enterprises (Paperback): David H. Brown, Robin Porter Management Issues in China: Volume 1 - Domestic Enterprises (Paperback)
David H. Brown, Robin Porter
R745 R528 Discovery Miles 5 280 Save R217 (29%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, first published in 1996, examines the problems associated with the management of change, particularly those brought about by the rapid pace of economic development in China in the 'reform' period since 1979. China's managers were challenged as never before as the country integrated itself into the world economy, introduced new technology, and decentralized control over its industries. This book discusses their successes and failures in chapters by specialists in Chinese management practice.

Business Transformation in China (Paperback): Henri-Claude de Bettignies Business Transformation in China (Paperback)
Henri-Claude de Bettignies
R1,035 R741 Discovery Miles 7 410 Save R294 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, first published in 1996, provides an in-depth examination of China's changing business environment as it continues to develop its business infrastructure. Leading experts from Asia and Europe present their research into developments in China. Issues include political evolution, foreign trade expansion, foreign direct investment, the distribution system, economic reform, industrial relations and HR, economic growth and the market entry strategies of foreign manufacturers.

P.R.C. Laws for China Traders and Investors - Second Edition, Revised (Paperback): Thomas C.W. Chiu P.R.C. Laws for China Traders and Investors - Second Edition, Revised (Paperback)
Thomas C.W. Chiu
R1,604 R1,135 Discovery Miles 11 350 Save R469 (29%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, first published in 1988, is a comprehensive reference of the laws and practice relating to trade between China and the rest of the world, at a time when the country had only recently opened its markets to foreigners. It shows how China wished to develop foreign trade, the methods it used to do this, and the means by which it attempted to control foreign access at the same time as moving to an increasing openness.

The Financial Markets of Hong Kong (Paperback): Andrew F. Freris The Financial Markets of Hong Kong (Paperback)
Andrew F. Freris
R1,039 Discovery Miles 10 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The financial markets of Hong Kong have a reputation for volatility, but careful analysis of past behaviour reveals consistent trends and coherent actions. This study, first published in 1991, at a time of uncertainty before Hong Kong's transfer to China in 1997, analyses each of the financial markets in the colony, and explains the activities of banks, deposit-taking companies, the stock exchange, and markets in capital, gold, futures, unit trusts, and foreign exchange. Examining these in terms of structure, regulation and in competition, it constitutes not just a description but a thorough analysis of the characteristic dynamics of each market.

The Indonesian Economy Since 1965 - A Case Study of Political Economy (Paperback): Ingrid Palmer The Indonesian Economy Since 1965 - A Case Study of Political Economy (Paperback)
Ingrid Palmer
R1,029 Discovery Miles 10 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, first published in 1978, analyses the underlying structure of the Indonesian mass-based economy and its problems, and goes on to show how the hectic economic activity after 1965 failed to come to terms with the real needs of the people. It divides the new Indonesian economy into endogenous and exogenous parts in order to highlight the gulf between 'growth' and 'development'.

Report on Trade Conditions in China (Paperback): Harry R Burrill, Raymond F. Crist Report on Trade Conditions in China (Paperback)
Harry R Burrill, Raymond F. Crist
R1,018 Discovery Miles 10 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This study, first published in 1906, examines the position of the United States in the markets of the Chinese Empire and the steps necessary to insure a greater development of American commerce in the Far East.

Trade Strategy and the Asian-Pacific Region (Paperback): Hugh Corbet Trade Strategy and the Asian-Pacific Region (Paperback)
Hugh Corbet
R1,032 Discovery Miles 10 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume, first published in 1970, assesses the major reappraisal of US world commercial policy that took place in the 1960s - in particular the wishes for free trade treaties that would bring about the liberalisation of international trade.

Studies in Chinese Price History (Paperback): Endymion Porter Wilkinson Studies in Chinese Price History (Paperback)
Endymion Porter Wilkinson
R1,042 Discovery Miles 10 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book, first published in 1980, uses a body of original documentary sources (some 5000 district grain price reports) to quantify, in the form of exchange and price zones, the relationships between the exchange markets and the grain markets of ninety district towns in Shensi, a province in China. Through this study there emerges a detailed picture of a near subsistence agricultural economy.

United States Trade Relations with the Newly Industrializing Countries in the Pacific Basin (Paperback): Won Kwang Paik United States Trade Relations with the Newly Industrializing Countries in the Pacific Basin (Paperback)
Won Kwang Paik
R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With the resurgence of 'new Protectionism', international trade and trade relations are once again prime topics for study. This book, first published in 1997, examines in detail the different ways to answer the questions: What are the causes of trade relations? And specifically, what factors determine a flow of commodities from one country to another?

China Goes West - Everything You Need to Know About Chinese Companies Going Global (Hardcover): Joel Backaler China Goes West - Everything You Need to Know About Chinese Companies Going Global (Hardcover)
Joel Backaler
R973 R788 Discovery Miles 7 880 Save R185 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

China's corporate champions have arrived. Consumers around the world are typing on Lenovo computers, storing food in Haier refrigerators and speaking on Huawei mobile phones. But how did products from these Chinese companies enter our daily lives?
China Goes West presents an unrivalled overview of Chinese companies' expansion into developed economies and the opportunities and challenges it brings. Through detailed research, engaging case studies and exclusive interviews with senior executives, Backaler tells the story of why and how Chinese companies invest internationally - providing much-needed insight into these firms and their rise. The author concludes with practical advice for governments, companies and societies in China and the West to minimize the concerns and maximise the benefits of Chinese investment.
China is going West. Its firms will irrevocably reshape the global business landscape. This book is an essential introduction to the new future landscape of the world economy.

New Technologies and the Firm - Innovation and competition (Paperback): Peter Swann New Technologies and the Firm - Innovation and competition (Paperback)
Peter Swann
R1,056 Discovery Miles 10 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1993 this book presents the findings of 14 teams involved in a research initiative to examine the initiation and resonse to innovation in firms. It draws together the many strands which were discovered to influence the successful generation and adoption of new technologies. The core issues in technology management are looked at, including skills and expertise, markets and marketing, finance and the issue of technology collaboration both on a domestic and international basis. Technology is shown to be at the very heart of corporate strategy and policy formation.

Asian and United States Market Reactions to Trade Restrictions (Paperback): Qian Sun Asian and United States Market Reactions to Trade Restrictions (Paperback)
Qian Sun
R730 R511 Discovery Miles 5 110 Save R219 (30%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The effect of US protectionist policy on stock prices of firms in the US and abroad is still an open question. This book, first published in 1996, investigates the effects of trade restrictions at the level of the individual firm, focusing on US, Taiwan and South Korea.

Utilizing New Information Technology in Teaching of International Business - A Guide for Instructors (Paperback): Fahri... Utilizing New Information Technology in Teaching of International Business - A Guide for Instructors (Paperback)
Fahri Karakaya, Erdener Kaynak
R730 R511 Discovery Miles 5 110 Save R219 (30%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1985 this book looks at the way in which some businesses in high technology manufacturing industry have organised their structures and processes in order to manage product innovation effectively. Including detailed case studies of both British and American companies, the book gives examples of both effective and less effective practices. The author puts forward a general framework of good practice for the benefit of both practitioners and business studies students.

Humanitarianism and the Quantification of Human Needs - Minimal Humanity (Hardcover): Joanna Paliszkiewicz, Kuanchin Chen,... Humanitarianism and the Quantification of Human Needs - Minimal Humanity (Hardcover)
Joanna Paliszkiewicz, Kuanchin Chen, Markus Launer
R4,347 Discovery Miles 43 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a historical inquiry into the quantification of needs in humanitarian assistance. Needs are increasingly seen as the lowest common denominator of humanity. Standard definitions of basic needs, however, set a minimalist version of humanity - both in the sense that they are narrow in what they compare, and that they set a low bar for satisfaction. The book argues that we cannot understand humanitarian governance if we do not understand how humanitarian agencies made human suffering commensurable across borders in the first place. The book identifies four basic elements of needs: As a concept, as a system of classification and triage, as a material apparatus, and as a set of standards. Drawing on a range of archival sources, including the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF), and the Sphere Project, the book traces the concept of needs from its emergence in the 1960s right through to the present day, and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's call for "evidence-based humanitarianism." Finally, the book assesses how the international governmentality of needs has played out in a recent humanitarian crisis, drawing on field research on Central African refugees in the Cameroonian borderland in 2014-2016. This important historical inquiry into the universal nature of human suffering will be an important read for humanitarian researchers and practitioners, as well as readers with an interest in international history and development.

Varieties of Capitalism in History, Transition and Emergence - New Perspectives on Institutional Development (Paperback):... Varieties of Capitalism in History, Transition and Emergence - New Perspectives on Institutional Development (Paperback)
Martha Prevezer
R1,343 Discovery Miles 13 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Economics tends to teach that developed countries have good institutions while developing countries do not, and that this is the factor that constrains the latter's growth. However, the picture is far messier than this explanation suggests. Building on the varieties of capitalism framework, this book brings together the tools of institutional economics with historical analyses of institutional evolution of different kinds of property rights and legal systems, protected by different kinds of state, giving rise to distinct corporate governance structures. It constructs institutional development histories across leading liberal capitalisms in Britain and the United States, compared with continental capitalisms in France and Germany, and contemporary transitional capitalisms in China and Tanzania. This volume is innovative in combining both historical and economic insights, and in combining developed country with developing country institutional emergence, dispelling the prevailing sense of complacency about the inevitability of the path of institutional development for the developed areas of the world and the paths that developing countries are likely to follow. This volume will be of great importance to those who study international economics, development economics and international business.

Advances in Geoeconomics (Paperback): J. Mark Munoz Advances in Geoeconomics (Paperback)
J. Mark Munoz
R1,283 Discovery Miles 12 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

While geopolitics has captured global attention, geoeconomics is the often hidden force that governs countries' relationships. It is the economic psyche that shapes the new world order. Geoeconomics refers to the intersection of economic factors, relationships and conditions on global events. A country's political and business alignments have an impact on individuals, companies and on future economic stability. This book assembles leading scholars and experts from around the world to advance current thinking on geoeconomics. It is a thorough and authoritative reference work on world economics that aims to shape strategy formulation in business and government for years to come by expanding understanding on the topic of geoeconomics, analyzing the implications of international geoeconomic events, and providing the reader with theoretical and practical approaches on the management of geoeconomics. Geoeconomic concepts in this book will prove timely and highly insightful to students, academics, executives, entrepreneurs, government officials, consultants and policymakers.

Emerging Markets and the Future of the BRIC Nations (Hardcover): Ben L. Kedia, Kelly Aceto Emerging Markets and the Future of the BRIC Nations (Hardcover)
Ben L. Kedia, Kelly Aceto
R2,851 Discovery Miles 28 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The role of BRIC countries in the world's economy will continue to grow despite temporary setbacks. Kedia and Aceto's edited collection of chapters sheds important light on marketing in these countries, the rise of emerging market multinationals, entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability. Useful reading for all who seek to better understand these countries.' - Rosalie L. Tung, Simon Fraser University, Canada, President of the Academy of Management and 2015-2016 President of the Academy of International Business'This collection of articles on diverse subjects relating to the four BRICs and to emerging markets offers an interesting panorama of content, from exploring the competitive strengths of BRIC companies in international competition to looking at sustainability, and from marketing issues in these countries to entrepreneurship in liberalized institutional contexts. Almost any analyst of emerging markets can find in this smorgasbord one or more chapters that will provide thoughtful, new discussion of important issues in these countries, which themselves will be the engines of economic growth for the rest of this century.' - Robert Grosse, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 'Barring an unforeseen global disaster it is commonly accepted that BRIC countries will continue to exhibit far higher growth rates than advanced nations. What this useful volume focuses our attention on are the still-remaining obstacles to further and faster development, namely institutional maturity, continued regulatory liberalization, environmental sustainability and the need to bring more women into the organized workforces in BRIC nations. With contributions by noted scholars, this volume extends the frontier of knowledge on emerging country development and should also be useful to policy makers.' - Farok J. Contractor, Rutgers University, US 'In this timely volume, Kedia and Aceto have assembled a rich collection of chapters that explore the social, economic, environmental, and business implications of the slowing growth in the BRIC countries and the rise of a new crop of dynamic emerging economies. This book is essential reading for doctoral students, professors, and managers working or operating in emerging economies.' - Ravi Ramamurti, Northeastern University, US In 2008, it appeared that the BRIC nations' economies would continue to provide growth opportunities for businesses of all kinds. After a decade of unprecedented growth, however, Brazil, Russia, India, and China have unexpectedly slowed. In this innovative book, expert contributors diagnose and examine the factors that might be responsible for the changing trends in the BRIC and other emerging market economies and that may determine the future course of these economies and their prospects for sustained growth. This volume offers valuable insights into a wide range of issues pertaining to emerging economies that demand the attention of researchers and practitioners. In particular, contributors explore topics such as the importance of innovation, internationalization trends of emerging market firms, sustainability and social issues, market liberalization and entrepreneurship, consumer behavior and customer relations. Rigorous scholarly research, including empirical work, and perspectives from emerging markets make this an essential resource for doctoral students, business academics and executives, and politicians and policy makers involved in developing nations and their economies. Contributors: P.C. Bhattacharya, T.V. Bilgili, M. Bishop, S.S. Graca, B.L Kedia, A.H. Kirca, C. Li, R. MitraI, I. Naoumova, J. Pancras, M. Peterson, V.A. Rebiazina, R.K. Reddy, A.G. Rozhkov, M.M. Smirnova, Y. Song, M. Zobnina

Industries and Global Competition - A History of Business Beyond Borders (Paperback): Bram Bouwens, Pierre-Yves Donze, Takafumi... Industries and Global Competition - A History of Business Beyond Borders (Paperback)
Bram Bouwens, Pierre-Yves Donze, Takafumi Kurosawa
R1,246 Discovery Miles 12 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Changes in the dynamics of economic activities since the last decades of the 20th century have yielded major changes in the composition of industries and the division of labor and production across different regions of the world. Despite these shifts in the global economy, some industries have remained competitive even without relocating their operations overseas. Industries and Global Competition examines how and why the specificities of certain industries and firms determined their choice of location and competitiveness. This volume identifies the major drivers of this process and explains why some firms and industries moved to other parts of world while others did not. Relocation was not the sole determinant of the success or failure of firms and industries. Indeed some were able to reinvent themselves at their original location and build new competitive advantages. The path that each industry or firm took varied. This book argues that the specific characteristics of each industry defined the conditions of competitiveness and provide a wide range of cases as illustrations. Aimed at scholars, researchers and acadmeics in the fields of business history, international business and related disciplines Industries and Global Competition exmaines the unique questions; How and why did the specificities of certain industries and firms determine their choice of location and competitiveness?

Resource Security and Governance - Globalisation and China's Natural Resources Companies (Paperback): Xinting Jia, Roman... Resource Security and Governance - Globalisation and China's Natural Resources Companies (Paperback)
Xinting Jia, Roman Tomasic
R1,234 Discovery Miles 12 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

China's phenomenal economic growth in the past 30 years has witnessed the rise of its global natural resources companies. At the same time, the emerging of a middle class in China and their desire to improve living standards including better dwelling conditions, better health and nutrition, has driven strong demand in mineral resources, energy and quality food. The so called 'socialist market economy' in China has seen this growing demand being met partially by companies with 'national significance'. In the resources sector, these companies are represented by companies listed in stock exchanges in China as well as globally such as in New York and London; at the same time, most of these companies are also controlled by the Chinese government. China's resources companies have expanded overseas in search of new acquisition targets whilst seeking to extend their global reach with a focus on resource rich countries. The expansion of these companies internationally, and the unique ownership structure of these companies, has posed challenges for regulators, trading partners of these companies, investors and other interested parties seeking to understand how these companies are governed and the implications of government ownership for resource security globally. Resource Security and Governance: The Globalisation of China's Natural Resources Companies contains case studies of the global expansion efforts of Chinese global natural resources companies; it reviews the governance structures of these companies and analyses how these have affected the inter-relationship between these companies and their trading partners, governments, regulators in targeted countries and investors globally. In addition, this book examines how the unique structure of these companies may affect resource security globally and touches on other related matters such as climate change, and air and water security in China.

The International Business Environment and National Identity (Paperback): Tatiana Gladkikh The International Business Environment and National Identity (Paperback)
Tatiana Gladkikh
R1,232 Discovery Miles 12 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Globalisation influences every aspect of post-modern social reality. However, little empirical research has considered how globalisation affects people's perception of their national attachments. This book explores the nature of national identity in our increasingly globalised society. "Who Are You?" is the question that it addressed in conversations with international business travellers whose exposure to different cultures, languages and values through their business travel and interactions with their foreign colleagues brings a new slant on their vision of the world. How does it influence their understanding of themselves? The International Business Environment and National Identity is based on interviews with Russian and British business travellers whose views on their national identity and the role of global business in shaping it offer a new insight on our understanding of the impact of global forces on contemporary society. The book discusses the respondents' practical experiences of their international encounters, their impact on shaping their personal identification and highlights differences and similarities in people's articulation of their national belonging. The issues of understanding the self and the effects of globalisation on business people's professional and personal lives are at the core of the book's investigation. The International Business Environment and National Identity will appeal to students and researchers of international management and cross cultural management as well as those studying intercultural communication and globalisation.

Motivating SMEs to Cooperate and Internationalize - A Dynamic Perspective (Paperback): George Tesar, Zsuzsanna Vincze Motivating SMEs to Cooperate and Internationalize - A Dynamic Perspective (Paperback)
George Tesar, Zsuzsanna Vincze
R1,245 Discovery Miles 12 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Interest in generally expanding the understanding of small and medium-sized enterprises, especially understanding their strategies and operations to enter international markets, is growing rapidly among researchers and academics globally. Government officials, regional and economic specialists, and international trade advisers are directly involved in assisting small and medium-sized enterprises in developing their international marketing expertise. Motivating SMEs to Cooperate and Internationalize consists of research studies, cases, and experiences obtained by researchers and academics from managers of small and medium-sized enterprises in Northern Europe as they worked closely with managers on issues and problems leading to internationalization of enterprises. This book will map not only the attempts of small and medium-sized enterprises in Northern Europe to enter foreign markets, but also to understand how researchers and academics can help small and medium-sized Northern European enterprisers achieve their objectives. This compilation of approaches, perspectives, and experiences will serve as a resource tool for researchers and academics active in international management training programs worldwide and help illustrate how to close the gap between publishing results of their findings and efforts to disseminate their findings among managers of small and medium-sized enterprises in their domains. This book is the first attempt to integrate results of research studies and practices as an illustration of how knowledge of small and medium-sized enterprises has evolved since the 1980s with the contributions of individual researchers and academics in Northern Europe. It will be of relevance to academics and researchers interested in working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises to meet their goals in entering international markets.

Global Business Intelligence (Paperback): J. Mark Munoz Global Business Intelligence (Paperback)
J. Mark Munoz
R1,268 Discovery Miles 12 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Global Business Intelligence refers to an organization's ability to gather, process and analyze pertinent international information in order to make optimal business decisions in a timely manner. With a challenging economic and geopolitical environment, companies and executives need to be adept at information gathering in order to manage emerging challenges and gain competitive advantages. This book Global Business Intelligence assembles a cast of international experts and thought leaders and explores the implications of business intelligence on contemporary management. Global Business Intelligence will be a key resource for researchers, academics, students and policy makers alike in the fields of International Business & Management, Business Strategy, and Geopolitics as well as related disciplines like Political Science, Economics, and Geography.

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