Book description
The book follows a clearly formulated methodological structure to introduce the student to the subject. It follows a comprehensive, logical, graded approach based on the concept, environment, structure and strategy of International Business. It looks at the widest possible gamut of issues in the area to give the student an idea of the broad spectrum of issues that subject covers. It incorporates leading-edge research, alongside up-to-date examples and current statistics tracking global developments in this field. It also has the broadest possible geographical coverage as it explores emerging business practices in Africa, TNCs from Latin America and the emergence of new geographies such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Turkey. To provide a well-rounded perspective in a topic, it emphasizes the associated conceptual debates along with the facts. In addition, it incorporates several pedagogical features designed to arouse the interest of students
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title page
- Contents
- About the Author
- Dedication
- Preface
- 1. Fundamentals of International Business
- 2. Political Economy of International Business
- 3. The International Cultural and Legal Environment
- 4. International Trade Theories
- 5. Commercial Policy Instruments
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6. Multilateral Regulation of Trade
- Introduction
- General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
- WTO Agreements
- Organizational Structure of WTO
- Principles of WTO
- Functions of WTO
- WTO: An Evaluation
- Future Challenges for WTO
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- Chapter Summary
- Key Terms
- Discussion Questions
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7. International Trade Finance and Promotion
- Introduction
- International Trade Payment
- Terms of Trade
- International Trade Finance
- International Trade Credit
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Trade Promotion in India
- Organizations for Export Promotion
- Export Incentives
- Marketing Assistance
- Market Development Assistance
- Market Access Initiative
- Foreign Exchange
- Trade Fairs and Exhibitions
- Export Risk Insurance
- Production Assistance/Facilities
- Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
- Export Processing Zones
- Free Trade Zone (Ftz)
- Export-oriented Unit (Eou)
- Export Houses
- Special Economic Zone
- Chapter Summary
- Key Terms
- Discussion Questions
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8. Regional Economic Integration
- Introduction
- Levels of Economic Integration
- Effects of Integration
- Regional Trading AgreementsâA Global Overview
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
- CARICOM
- MERCOSUR
- Andean Pact
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC)
- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
- Closer Economic Relations (CER)
- Africa
- Commodity Arrangements
- Chapter Summary
- Key Terms
- Discussion Questions
- 9. International Financial System
- 10. International Financial Institutions
- 11. International Balance of Payments
- 12. Foreign Direct Investment
- 13. International Organization Structure and Design
- 14. International Marketing
- 15. International HRM
- 16. International Operations
- 17. International Finance and Accounting
- 18. Global E-commerce
- 19. Environmental Issues in International Business
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20. Global Outsourcing
- Introduction
- Forms of Outsourcing
- Drivers of Outsourcing
- Factors Behind a Decision to Outsource
- Software Industry in India
- Developments in the itâBPO Sector
- Growth Drivers of Indiaâs ITESâBPO Sector
- Problems and Pitfalls of the ITESâBPO Industry
- Chapter Summary
- Key Terms
- Discussion Questions
- Notes
- Acknowledgements
- Copyright
- Back Cover
Product information
- Title: International Business, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2015
- Publisher(s): Pearson Education India
- ISBN: 9789332558366
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