International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures, Text and Cases

International Business is conducted around the globe across cultures, languages, traditions, and a range of economic, political, and technological landscapes. International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures examines the challenges to the manager's role associated with adaptive leadership and thoroughly prepares readers for the complicated yet fascinating discipline of international and global management. No matter the size, companies operating overseas are faced with distinct scenarios. In order to be successful, they must accurately assess the components that shape their strategies, operations and overall function. The Ninth Edition trains readers and practicing managers for careers in this evolving global environment by exposing them to effective strategic, interpersonal, and organizational skills, while focusing on sustainability. KEY TOPICS: Assessing the Environment: Political, Economic, Legal, Technological; Managing Interdependence: Social Responsibility, Ethics, Sustainability; Understanding the Role of Culture; Communicating Across Cultures; Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making; Formulating Strategy; Implementing Strategy: Strategic Alliances, Small Businesses, Emerging Economy Firms; Organization Structure and Control Systems; Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations; Developing a Global Management Cadre; Motivating and Leading
MARKET: For anyone interested in international business management and general management.