International Business : Environments and Operations, 10th edition

About the Book This classic best-seller discusses the differences faced in international environments, the overall strategies companies can take, and the functional alternatives for operating abroad. It takes a balanced approach to all functions of business. It features an abundance of colorful maps, strong engaging opening and closing cases, and classic and contemporary examples. Features More than 15 new cases have been added and all others have been revised and updated??????????????????Includes Cran Chik, Lukoil, Cisco Systems, Johnson and Johnson and Global Software Piracy. Ethical dilemmas and social responsibility section??????????????????In each chapter. No other International Business book has better coverage of Latin America, cases, examples, etc... NEW - Part-ending Culture Quest Global Business Videos. Review of latest institutional actions, market trends, and company activities. ????????????????Looking to the future??????????????? section-In each chapter. Concise and insightful new approach to classic and difficult topics??????????????????Notably Chapter 8, Factor Mobility and Foreign Direct Investment. Contents International Business: An Overview The Cultural Environments Facing Business The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business The Economic Environment International Trade Theory Government Influence on Trade Regional Economic Integration and Cooperative Agreements Factor Mobility and Foreign Direct Investment The Foreign-Exchange Market The Determination of Exchange Rates Government Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment International Business Negotiations and Diplomacy Country Evaluation and Selection Collaborative Strategies Control Strategies Marketing Export and Import Strategies Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Multinational Accounting and Tax Functions The Multinational Finance Function Human Resource Management