Managing in the global economy / Richard M. Steers and Luciara Nardon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Steers, Richard M.

Contributor:

Nardon, Luciara, 1972-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International business enterprises--Management.

International business enterprises.

International trade--Cross-cultural studies.

International trade.

Strategic planning.

International economic relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (400 p.)

Edition:

1st edition.

Place of Publication:

Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is a primer on the challenges and prospects of international management, with a particular emphasis on developing global managers who are skilled in economics, strategy, and general management. In addition, the authors help readers develop an in-depth understanding of the role of cultural differences in managerial effectiveness.

Contents:

Managing in the global economy : an introduction

Challenges and prospects of globalization

Economic foundations of global business

National trade policy and competitive advantage

Legal and political foundations of global business

Economic integration and regional trading blocs

Cultural foundations of global business

Assessing cultural differences

Organizing for global business

Developing global business strategies

Building global strategic alliances

Strategies for international negotiation

Staffing global operations

Managing a competitive global workforce

Managing total quality and employee involvement

Managing multicultural teams

Managing in the global economy : a field project.

Notes:

First published 2006 by M.E. Sharpe.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-317-46555-5

1-315-70267-3

1-317-46556-3

1-280-91255-3

9786610912551

0-7656-2017-0

9781315702674

OCLC:

437183467