The Nature of International BusinessGlobalization: A Dynamic Context for International BusinessTypes of Economies in the Global Marketplace: The Arrived, the Coming, and the StrugglingGlobalization DriversLowering the Barriers of National Borders: Making Trade and Cross-border Investment EasierLocate and Sell Anywhere to Anybody: It's No Longer Only for Manufacturing but Services as WellThe Rise of Emerging Markets and Emerging Market MultinationalsInformation Technology and the Internet: A Necessary Tool for Globally Dispersed CompaniesIncreasing Global Products, Services, and CustomersCan I Buy It in Germany and Use It in India? The Need for Global StandardsBusiness Ethics, Environmental Sustainability, and ResponsibilityPlan of the BookInternational Business: A Strategic ApproachChapter ReviewDiscussion QuestionsInternational Business Skill BuilderPros and Cons of GlobalizationChapter Internet ActivityKey ConceptsCase 1 McDonald’s in India: No Hamburgers PleaseDiscussion QuestionsNotes