TY - GEN AU - Peng, Mike W. TI - Global business SN - 9788131514443 U1 - 658.049 PY - 2011/// CY - 2011 PB - Cangage Learning KW - International business enterprises KW - International trade KW - International economic relations N1 - * Part I: Laying Foundation 1. Globalizing Business 2. Understanding Politics, Laws and Economics 3. Emphasizing Cultures, Ethics, and Norms 4. Leveraging Capabilities Globally * Part II: Acquiring Tools 5. Trading Across Borders 6. Investing Abroad Directly 7. Dealing with Foreign Exchange 8. Global and Regional Integration * Part III: Strategizing around the Globe 9. Entering Foreign Markets 10. Entrepreneurial Firm 11. Alliances and Acquisitions 12. Managing Competitive Dynamics 13. Strategy and Structure * Part IV: Building Functional Excellence 14. Human Resource Management 15. Marketing and Supply Chain Management 16. Governing the Corporation 17. Corporate Social Responsibility * Integrative Cases * Glossary * Index * Credits N2 - Designed for postgraduate students pursuing studies in business administration and international business, the book Global Business presents a contextually relevant text that takes into account the scope and needs of the Indian curricula. Supplemented with examples and cases from Indian business environment, such as LIC's entry into Islamic insurance market and globalization of the Indian pharmaceutical industry, the book covers a variety of issues pertaining to the present Indian business environment. Presenting several international business topics in a clear, conversational style, the book provides greater continuity in the learning process. Topics discussed include leveraging resources and capabilities global entrepreneurship managing global competitive dynamics diversifying, acquiring, and restructuring across borders and managing corporate social responsibility. The book presents a unified framework that integrates all the chapters and answers the question "What determines the success and failure of firms around the globe?" ER -