Emerging Issues in International Business Research (New Horizons in International Business series)

Top scholars in the field of international business (IB) contribute to this comprehensive analysis of the current state-of-the-art in IB research. The focus of the book is to examine the current state of international business research from an issue-oriented approach rather than the functional approaches that have been characteristic in the recent evolution of the field. In evaluating the current state and future research directions in areas unique to international business, the book is structured in three parts: the macro-environment, interactions between business and institutions, and competition and strategy. The thirteen chapters in the book deal with specific topics (including regional integration, cultural and financial globalization, intellectual property protection, firm relations with various governments and multilateral agencies, business groups, international acquisitions and alliances, and the impact of the internet on international business) and provide descriptive and theoretical approaches to the understanding of contemporary and potential future issues in international business research. Scholars, students and policymakers interested in international business issues will find this collection a unique and useful tool in their work. Contents......Page 6 List of figures......Page 8 List of tables......Page 9 List of boxes......Page 10 List of contributors......Page 11 Foreword, M. Moshe Porat......Page 18 Foreword, Arvind Phatak......Page 19 Preface......Page 21 1. International business research: from functional to issue-based focus......Page 24 PART I THE MACRO-ENVIRONMENT......Page 36 2. Regional integration and foreign direct investment: theory and lessons from NAFTA......Page 38 3. Intellectual property rights and international business......Page 60 4. Global financial markets and global firms: implications for international business research......Page 88 5. Cultural balkanization and hybridization in an era of globalization: implications for international business research......Page 104 PART II INTERFACES BETWEEN BUSINESS AND INSTITUTIONS......Page 120 6. Emerging issues in MNC–host government relations in developing countries......Page 122 7. National export promotion: a statement of issues, changes, and opportunities......Page 146 8. Industrial endowments in international business: an analytical framework......Page 163 9. Business groups and economic development: a resource-based view......Page 186 PART III STRATEGY AND COMPETITION......Page 222 10. Globalization of firms: strategies and outcomes......Page 224 11. Entering foreign markets through strategic alliances and acquisitions......Page 246 12. Towards a research agenda on hybrid organizations: R&D, production and marketing interfaces......Page 264 13. The Internet and international business: a cross-regional study......Page 283 B......Page 296 C......Page 297 E......Page 298 F......Page 299 G......Page 300 I......Page 301 L......Page 302 M......Page 303 P......Page 304 R......Page 305 T......Page 306 W......Page 307 Z......Page 308 Contents 6 List of figures 8 List of tables 9 List of boxes 10 List of contributors 11 Foreword, M. Moshe Porat 18 Foreword, Arvind Phatak 19 Preface 21 1. International business research: from functional to issue-based focus 24 PART I THE MACRO-ENVIRONMENT 36 2. Regional integration and foreign direct investment: theory and lessons from NAFTA 38 3. Intellectual property rights and international business 60 4. Global financial markets and global firms: implications for international business research 88 5. Cultural balkanization and hybridization in an era of globalization: implications for international business research 104 PART II INTERFACES BETWEEN BUSINESS AND INSTITUTIONS 120 6. Emerging issues in MNC–host government relations in developing countries 122 7. National export promotion: a statement of issues, changes, and opportunities 146 8. Industrial endowments in international business: an analytical framework 163 9. Business groups and economic development: a resource-based view 186 PART III STRATEGY AND COMPETITION 222 10. Globalization of firms: strategies and outcomes 224 11. Entering foreign markets through strategic alliances and acquisitions 246 12. Towards a research agenda on hybrid organizations: R&D, production and marketing interfaces 264 13. The Internet and international business: a cross-regional study 283 Index 296 A 296 B 296 C 297 D 298 E 298 F 299 G 300 H 301 I 301 J 302 K 302 L 302 M 303 N 304 O 304 P 304 Q 305 R 305 S 306 T 306 U 307 V 307 W 307 X 308 Y 308 Z 308 Top scholars in the field of international business (IB) contribute to this comprehensive analysis of the current state-of-the-art in IB research. The focus of the book is to examine the current state of international business research from an issue-oriented approach rather than the functional approaches that have been characteristic in the recent evolution of the field. In evaluating the current state and future research directions in research areas unique to international business, the book is structured in three parts: the macro-environment, interactions between business and institutions, and competition and strategy. The thirteen chapters in the book deal with specific topics (including regional integration, cultural and financial globalization, intellectual property protection, firm relations with various governments and multilateral agencies, business groups, international acquisitions and alliances, and the impact of the internet on international business) and provide descriptive and theoretical approaches to the understanding of contemporary and potential future issues in international business research. Scholars, students and policymakers interested in international business issues will find this collection a unique and useful tool in their work.