Globalization: A Multi-Dimensional System provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex process of globalization and how it impacts nations, organizations and individuals who operate in its environment. C. Gopinath addresses why some nations welcome its benefits whilst others seek protection from it and provides an insightful look into arguments for and against globalization. Highlighting important updated content on the topic, this new edition: Takes a comprehensive multidisciplinary view of globalization within five domains: economy, politics, social, business and physical Discusses underlying theories and provides a framework for step-by-step analyses of global issues from a systems perspective Enhanced chapters provide notes and definitions to help reinforce key items and include several examples of contemporary events and issues as illustrations Instructors' website includes PowerPoint slides, test bank and guidelines for case discussion and projects. This all-encompassing fourth edition will be an excellent resource for sociology, business and management students. The book will also provide an illustrative reference to practitioners in international economics, international relations and cross-cultural management.

Globalization: A Multi-Dimensional System provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex process of globalization and how it impacts nations, organizations and individuals who operate in its environment. C. Gopinath addresses why some nations welcome its benefits whilst others seek protection from it and provides an insightful look into arguments for and against globalization. Highlighting important updated content on the topic, this new edition: Takes a comprehensive multidisciplinary view of globalization within five domains: economy, politics, social, business and physical Discusses underlying theories and provides a framework for step-by-step analyses of global issues from a systems perspective Enhanced chapters provide notes and definitions to help reinforce key items and include several examples of contemporary events and issues as illustrations Instructors' website includes PowerPoint slides, test bank and guidelines for case discussion and projects. This all-encompassing fourth edition will be an excellent resource for sociology, business and management students. The book will also provide an illustrative reference to practitioners in international economics, international relations and cross-cultural management.

Globalization: A Multi-Dimensional System provides an invaluable introduction to the complex phenomenon of globalization. Evoking praise from some for facilitating trade and reducing poverty, yet blamed by others for causing job losses and cultural homogenization, it is important to understand the impacts of globalization for both individuals and organizations to be prepared and able to operate in its context. With updated chapters, this new edition of Globalization: Tells the story of globalization, knitting perspectives together, and presenting current debates in the context of a '?thinking manager?', considering the impacts for the individual and the organization Provides a framework using systems analysis to aid understanding of globalization as comprised of five interlinking domains; economic, social, political, physical, and business Includes up-to-date discussions of major events with global implications; from Britain's departure from the EU to the increasing role of China as a key international decision maker Embellishes the text with important definitions and concepts in each chapter, as well as an explanation of the systems perspective on the subjects covered. With its up-to-date coverage of the topic, and its accessible style, Globalization is an excellent resource for business and management students, as well as for practitioners seeking a concise overview of globalization from a theoretical perspective. Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. What s new about globalization 3. Taking a systems view 4. Preserving cultural diversity 5. Collaborations and disaffections 6. Economic development and poverty 7. Global business influences 8. Management philosophies and practices 9. It is one planet 10. Moving to a multi-polar world 11. Looking ahead Appendix: Global garments supply chain: Case of Bangladesh Bibliography Index

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