Market-defining since it was first introduced, International Business 6e by Charles W. L. Hill, continues to set the standard for international business textbooks. In writing the book, Charles Hill draws on his experience in teaching, writing, and global consulting to create the most thorough, up-to-date, and thought-provoking text on the market. Because many issues in international business are complex, the text explores the pros and cons of economic theories, government policies, business strategies, organizational structures, etc. Hill’s: International Business is known for its strong emphasis on strategy, and for maintaining a tight integrated flow between chapters. Hill’s book is practical in nature, focusing on the managerial implications of each topic on the actual practice of international business. The author’s passion and enthusiasm for the international business arena is apparent on every page as he strives to make important theories interesting, informative, and accessible to all students.
Table of contents:
Part 1 Introduction and Overview Chp. 1 Globalization Part 2 County Factors Chp. 2 National Differences in Political Economy Chp. 3 Differences in Culture Chp. 4 Ethics in International Business Cases: Nike: The Sweatshop Debate Qualcomm's Chinese Odyssey Etch-a-Sketch Ethics Part 3 The Global Trader and Investment Environment Chp. 5 International Trade Theory Chp. 6 The Political Economy of International Trade Chp. 7 Foreign Direct Investment Chp. 8 The Political Economy of Foreign Direct Investment Chp. 9 Regional Economic Integration Cases: Agricultural Subsidies and Development Boeing versus Airbus: Two Decades of Trade Disputes The Politics of Trade in Steel Dixon Ticonderoga: Victim of Globalization? Drug Development in the European Union Part 4 The Global Monetary System Chp. 10 The Foreign Exchange Market Chp. 11 The International Monetary System Cases: The Tragedy of the Congo The Russian Ruble Crisis and Its Aftermath Part 5 The Strategy and Structure of International Business Chp. 12 The Strategy of International Business Chp. 13 The Organization Of International Business Chp. 14 Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances Cases: 3M in the New Millennium: Innovations and Globalization Restructuring Exide Toyata; The Rise of a Global Corporation Part 6 Business Operations Chp. 15 Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade Chp. 16 Global Production, Outsourcing, and logistics Chp. 17 Global Marketing and R&D Chp. 18 Global Human Resource Management Chp. 19 Accounting in the International Business Chp. 20 Financial Management in the International Business Cases: Procter & Gamble in Japan Merrill Lynch in Japan Starbucks Corporation: Competing in a Global Market
Table of contents:
Part 1 Introduction and Overview Chp. 1 Globalization Part 2 County Factors Chp. 2 National Differences in Political Economy Chp. 3 Differences in Culture Chp. 4 Ethics in International Business Cases: Nike: The Sweatshop Debate Qualcomm's Chinese Odyssey Etch-a-Sketch Ethics Part 3 The Global Trader and Investment Environment Chp. 5 International Trade Theory Chp. 6 The Political Economy of International Trade Chp. 7 Foreign Direct Investment Chp. 8 The Political Economy of Foreign Direct Investment Chp. 9 Regional Economic Integration Cases: Agricultural Subsidies and Development Boeing versus Airbus: Two Decades of Trade Disputes The Politics of Trade in Steel Dixon Ticonderoga: Victim of Globalization? Drug Development in the European Union Part 4 The Global Monetary System Chp. 10 The Foreign Exchange Market Chp. 11 The International Monetary System Cases: The Tragedy of the Congo The Russian Ruble Crisis and Its Aftermath Part 5 The Strategy and Structure of International Business Chp. 12 The Strategy of International Business Chp. 13 The Organization Of International Business Chp. 14 Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances Cases: 3M in the New Millennium: Innovations and Globalization Restructuring Exide Toyata; The Rise of a Global Corporation Part 6 Business Operations Chp. 15 Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade Chp. 16 Global Production, Outsourcing, and logistics Chp. 17 Global Marketing and R&D Chp. 18 Global Human Resource Management Chp. 19 Accounting in the International Business Chp. 20 Financial Management in the International Business Cases: Procter & Gamble in Japan Merrill Lynch in Japan Starbucks Corporation: Competing in a Global Market