International Business, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (August 12, 2024) © 2024

  • Simon Collinson University of Birmingham
  • Rajneesh Narula Henley Business School, University of Reading
  • Amir Qamar University of Birmingham
  • Alan M. Rugman Henley Business School, University of Reading.

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International Business,9th Edition, by Collinson, Narula, Qamar and Rugman connects multidisciplinary approaches, key theories, methodological tools and analytical frameworks, data and real-world case studies to reflect the changing realities of managing multinational businesses in today’s world.

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Table of contents

  • List of Figures and Tables
  • Preface
  • About the Authors
  • Guide to the Case Studies
  • Publisher's Acknowledgements
  • Frameworks for this Book: Our Approach to the Study of International Business

Part 1 The World of International Business

  1. An Introduction to International Business
  2. General Frameworks in International Business
  3. Multinational Enterprises, Innovation and Competitiveness

Part 2 The Environment of International Business

  1. International Politics
  2. International Culture
  3. International Trade
  4. Managing International Finance

Part 3 International Business Strategies

  1. Multinational Strategy
  2. Organising Strategy
  3. Corporate Strategy and National Competitiveness

Part 4 Functional Area Strategies

  1. Production Strategy
  2. Marketing Strategy
  3. Socially Responsible Business Strategy
  4. Political Risk and Negotiation Strategy

Part 5 Regional Strategies

  1. European Union
  2. North America
  3. Emerging Economies
  4. China

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Index

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