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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
Generational conflicts occur in any society and prove to be both a
puzzle and a rite of passage for every generation. Older
generations often find it difficult to relate to the younger
generations. Yet, as every generation comes of age, it leaves an
impact on societal structures as a whole. Between baby boomers and
millennials, societal norms and values transform in new and
unexpected ways. While globalization has greatly contributed to the
generational gaps world over, the post-communist transition, which
occurred in the wake of the collapse of the USSR, left lasting and
profound effects on these transitioning societies. This book
investigates the generational conflict in the post-Soviet societies
and argues that the generational divide runs deep. The post-Soviet
generation, Generation WhY, has not dealt with the experience of
old Soviet structures and they do not share the same values and
norms as their parents and grandparents. Individualism, lack of
trust in state institutions, independence, and entrepreneurial
spirit run high among the members of the perestroika generation.
Yet we still find differences between societies. While the
Russian-Ukrainian conflict has its roots in a number of deeply
seeded issues, this analysis shows that the generational gap is a
part of the problem. This book also offers conclusive evidence to
suggest that the members of the post-Soviet generation can be part
of the solution.
Although entrepreneurship in the informal economy occurs outside
state regulatory systems, informal commercial activities account
for an estimated 30% of economic activity around the world.
Informal entrepreneurship goes unmonitored despite the fact that it
significantly contributes to poverty reduction and economic
development. As a result, the informal sector is open to unethical
practices including corruption, worker exploitation, and natural
environment abuse to name just a few. In the media, debates have
formed around whether informal entrepreneurship should be assisted
or legitimized. Hence, a deep understanding of the phenomenon is
vitally important.
This book is the first on the market to offer models and
approaches to informal entrepreneurship as well as to its prospects
for economic development. Offering an in-depth examination of
informal entrepreneurship in many different countries, it reveals
the motivations for engaging in entrepreneurship in the informal
economy, characteristics of informal entrepreneurship, and informal
entrepreneurs' response to ethical issues. This volume illustrates
the relationship between formal and informal economies and the
conditions for the benefits of informal entrepreneurship to
outweigh its disadvantages. And finally, it gives recommendations
about when and how the informal economy can be formalized, which
sectors should be formalized, and which ones can remain informal.
This book offers much-needed guidance for stakeholders involved in
economic development programs and scholars and entrepreneurs
interested in the field of informal entrepreneurship as it is
developing around the globe.
Multilingualism is becoming a social phenomenon governed by the
needs of globalization and cultural openness. Owing to the ease of
access to information facilitated by the internet, individuals'
exposure to multiple languages is becoming increasingly frequent,
thereby promoting a need to acquire successful methods in
understanding language. Applied Psycholinguistics and Multilingual
Cognition in Human Creativity is an essential reference source that
discusses the psychological and neurobiological factors that enable
humans to acquire, use, comprehend, and produce language, as well
as its applications in human development, the social sciences,
communication theories, and infant development. Featuring research
on topics such as international business, language processing, and
organizational research, this book is ideally designed for
linguists, psychologists, humanities and social sciences
researchers, managers, and graduate-level students seeking coverage
on language acquisition and communication.
Multilingualism is becoming a social phenomenon governed by the
needs of globalization and cultural openness. Owing to the ease of
access to information facilitated by the internet, individuals'
exposure to multiple languages is becoming increasingly frequent,
thereby promoting a need to acquire successful methods in
understanding language. Applied Psycholinguistics and Multilingual
Cognition in Human Creativity is an essential reference source that
discusses the psychological and neurobiological factors that enable
humans to acquire, use, comprehend, and produce language, as well
as its applications in human development, the social sciences,
communication theories, and infant development. Featuring research
on topics such as international business, language processing, and
organizational research, this book is ideally designed for
linguists, psychologists, humanities and social sciences
researchers, managers, and graduate-level students seeking coverage
on language acquisition and communication.
Technology is a key driver behind the effects of contemporary
globalization on business and other organizations worldwide.
Understanding this phenomena in connection with the impact of
cultural variations can help improve business and product life
cycles in an era in which corporate capital and liquidity buffers
must be increased for unexpected developments in global markets.
Cultural and Technological Influences on Global Business is a
leading publication in its field emphasizing the importance of
deeply exploring the effects of cultures and technologies on the
global business sector. This reference source is beneficial for
professionals, researchers, and practitioners who wish to broaden
their understanding of the direct relationship between culture and
technology in the international business realm.
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