In search of an equitable, sustainable globalization : the bittersweet dilemma / A. Coskun Samli.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Samli, A. Coskun.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Globalization--Economic aspects.

Globalization.

International economic integration.

Economic development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (189 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Globalization is often described as Darwinism on steroids and is a force to be reckoned with. Its goal to improve the economic status of underdeveloped areas of the world is noble enough, but left unchecked, globalization is not always fair and equitable in its practices and outcomes. This widens the gap between rich and poor nations. Samli argues that Third World countries must learn to take advantage of globalization and learn to protect themselves against its darker forces. This book presents what Samli calls countermarginalization, a process that includes such strategies and tactics as partnering, networking, and entrepreneurship. Samli explains how emerging countries of the world can develop their own means of growth to counter the risk of marginalization, arguing that entrepreneurship is essential and needs to be nurtured. This book provides a thoughtful source of discussion and learning, offering a new perspective on the big questions that won't just go away, despite certain efforts to ignore them.

Contents:

Cover

In Search of an Equitable, Sustainable Globalization

Contents

Preface

REFERENCES

Acknowledgments

Introduction: The Meaning of Globalization

GLOBALIZATION: A BRIEF HISTORY

THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION

THE SHAME OF PROGRESS

WE ARE NOT ALL EQUAL

THE GLOBAL DIVIDE

SUMMARY

Chapter 1 Antecedents of Globalization

THE FOUR FLOWS OF GLOBALIZATION

THE POWER BASES OF THE FOUR FLOWS

TRADE LIBERALIZATION

THE CIRCULARITY OF GLOBALIZATION

Chapter 2 Why Globalization?

WHY INDEED?

THE MIRACLES OF THE PROCESS

KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION AND CREATIVITY

MYTHS OR FACTS?

DOES IT TAKE A GLOBAL VILLAGE?

LAISSEZ-FAIRE

INEQUALITY: THE STARTING POINT

IS THERE A REPORT CARD?

WHAT IS NEXT IN THIS MOST POWERFUL MOVEMENT?

Chapter 3 The Pluses of Globalization

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSUMERS WORLDWIDE

INCREASED COMPETITION

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

THE PROCESS OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

WHICH TECHNOLOGIES?

CROSS-CULTURAL COOPERATION

Foreign Direct Investments and Partnerships

Strategic Alliances

Joint Ventures

ABOUT THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Chapter 4 Spreading Domestic Digital Divide

THE INFORMATION SOCIETY AND UNINFORMED PEOPLE

ACCESS TO INFORMATION IS NOT FREE

DE FACTO MOVEMENT OF THE INDUSTRY

PEOPLE ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL

CLEANING UP THE HOME FRONT

Chapter 5 The Marginalization Process

MARGINALIZATION

WHEN THE THIRD-WORLD COUNTRIES LOSE

HOW GLOBALIZATION DOESN'T WORK

THE RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE

THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE

WHY THE FOUR TIGERS?

THE POWERS OF FREE TRADE

FREE BUT NOT FAIR

WHO CAN COMPETE?

THE ASIAN CRISES

Chapter 6 Miracles Do Not Happen So Easily.

DEMONSTRATION EFFECT THEN AND NOW

INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT PIRACY

INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL ESPIONAGE

THE FAIRNESS ISSUE

WHAT ARE THE PARAMETERS?

Chapter 7 The More You Borrow

QUESTIONABLE PRACTICES OF THE BANK AND THE FUND

Functional Conditions

The Structural Conditions

HIPC INITIATIVE

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS

OUTSIDE FUNDING AND INSIDE GROWTH

BARRIERS TO GROWTH

Chapter 8 Is It Possible to be Demarginalized?

IS THERE SUCH A THING AS DEMARGINALIZATION?

TOOLS OF DEMARGINALIZATION

LEARNING ORGANIZATIONS

MODERN-DAY COLONIALISM

THE PHILOSOPHY OF "KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY"

Chapter 9 Needed International Entrepreneurship

DEFINING ENTREPRENEURS

HOW SHOULD INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURS BEHAVE?

Business Environment, Resources and Entrepreneurial Behavior

Entrepreneurial Strategies

Strategic Leadership

DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Chapter 10 Partnering Is the First Step

ALLIANCES

ACQUISITIONS

PRIORITIES OF COMPANIES FROM EMERGING COUNTRIES

PRIORITIES OF DEVELOPED MARKET FIRMS

HOW TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP

LEARNING FROM PARTNERS

BACK TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

PARTNERING OR ALLIANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Chapter 11 Partnerships Expand into Networks

BEING IN A NETWORK GIVES SECURITY

NETWORKS ARE DETERRENT PLUS

SUCCESS FOR NETWORKS

HOW TO BE SOLICITED INTO A NETWORK

A MAJOR MACROMARKETING JOB

ACTIVITIES WITHIN AND BETWEEN BLOCKS

SUSTAINABLE NETWORKS

Chapter 12 Proactive Defense Mechanism

PROACTIVE DEFENSE

THE FOUR TIGERS ONCE MORE

THE BEST DEFENSE IS AN OFFENSE

A PROACTIVE GROWTH STRATEGY

A BETTER JOB IN DISTRIBUTING BENEFITS

DEVELOPING THE NATIONAL ECONOMY BY DEFENSE.

AGAIN, THE BEST DEFENSE IS AN OFFENSE

Chapter 13 Strategic Plan That Works

THE NEED FOR FAST DEVELOPMENT

STRATEGIC POSTURING

GLOBAL OR NATIONAL

THE BENEFITS OF BEING UP-TO-DATE

CONCERTED EFFORTS AND CONCERTED WILL

THE SECOND HALF OF THE OFFENSIVE

SWOT ANALYSIS APPLIED

WHERE THERE IS A WILL

Chapter 14 Future Outlook and a Research Agenda

CAN THERE BE A GLOBAL CAPITALISM FREE AND FAIR?

THERE ARE NOT MANY ALTERNATIVES

GLOBALIZATION WILL GO ON

GLOBALIZATION CAN REACH FURTHER

A RESEARCH AGENDA

PROGRESS, PROGRESS AND MORE PROGRESS

Selected Bibliography

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-177) and index.

ISBN:

9798400669262

9786610928033

9781280928031

1280928034

9780313011696

0313011699

OCLC:

53400643