International and Comparative Business : Foundations of Political Economies

INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE BUSINESS-FRONT COVER; INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE BUSINESS; CONTENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; PROLOGUE; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE FIELD; CHAPTER 2: THEORIZING VARIETIES OF CAPITALISM; CHAPTER 3: THE USA: THE WORLD'S FOREMOST ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND MILITARY POWER; CHAPTER 4: THE UNITED KINGDOM: A PROBLEMATIC TRIUMPH OF FINANCE OVER INDUSTRY; CHAPTER 5: FRANCE: POWERFUL TRADITIONS TURNING TO RADICAL CHANGE; CHAPTER 6: GERMANY: EUROPE'S 'PRODUCTION MACHINE'; CHAPTER 7: NORDIC ECONOMIES: THE EMPLOYEE DIGNITY AGENDA;Globalization has profound effects on national economies even as distinct national "models" of capitalism remain. International and Comparative Business accessibly tracks the historical and socio-political contexts of the world's major countries on a chapter-by-chapter basis to the present day. The book provides a comprehensive, critical, yet concise introduction to each of the economies' key features, including macro overviews as well as organizational and workplace-level analysis. Each chapter features learning objectives, in-depth interpretation and critique of key literature, and annotated further reading to allow readers to rigorously navigate their way through the wealth of material available for each country. This text is essential reading for students and researchers in the areas of international business and cross-cultural management, comparative political economy, and history. This book encourages students to develop a firm understanding of international business and relate it to the present day. 'Erudite and accessible, McCann demonstrates how the national gets reconfigured around the global without losing some of its unique features. Far from being a one-size-fits-all Anglo-American template, neoliberalism comes in many different hues and variations. This is by far the best textbook in the field and is destined to become a classic for years to come.' Manfred B. Steger, Professor of Political Science at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA 'A sweeping examination of systems of capitalism in theory and in the world's major industrial economies leads Leo McCann to challenge the conventional wisdom on globalization. Historical analysis of the evolution of business systems and detailed examination of present practice demonstrate persuasively that, despite facing common challenges, distinctive national differences remain salient. A must read for anyone who needs to understand how business systems operate in an increasingly interdependent world economy.' - Dr Eileen Appelbaum, Senior Economist, Center for Economic and Policy Research, Washington, DC, USA Globalization has profound effects on national economies even as distinct national 'models' of capitalism remain. International and Comparative Business accessibly tracks the historical and socio-political contexts of the world's major countries on a chapter-by-chapter basis to the present day. The book provides a comprehensive, critical, yet concise introduction to each of the economies' key features, including macro overviews as well as organizational and workplace-level analysis. Each chapter features learning objectives, in-depth interpretation and critique of key literature, and annotated further reading to allow readers to rigorously navigate their way through the wealth of material available for each country. This text is essential reading for students and researchers in the areas of international business and cross-cultural management, comparative political economy, and history. Leo McCann is Senior Lecturer in International and Comparative Management at Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK There is plenty of literature and guidance available on international business and the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for working across nations. But few texts sufficiently interrogate the different roots of national economic models and their development, which are crucial to understanding contemporary business environments and the realities of working within them. This new text is wholly devoted to exploring the most powerful political economies across the globe, from East to West, to help give you this vital grounding for future practice or research. The author accessibly tracks the historical and socio-political contexts of each country on a chapter by chapter basis to the present day. The book provides a comprehensive yet concise introduction to each of the economies' key features, including macro overviews as well as organizational and workplace-level analysis. Each chapter includes learning objectives, plenty of examples, and annotated further reading to help you rigorously navigate your way through the wealth of material available for each country. This text is essential reading for students and researchers in the areas of international business and cross-cultural management, as well as politics and history INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE BUSINESS-FRONT COVER INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE BUSINESS CONTENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR PROLOGUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE FIELD CHAPTER 2: THEORIZING VARIETIES OF CAPITALISM CHAPTER 3: THE USA: THE WORLD'S FOREMOST ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND MILITARY POWER CHAPTER 4: THE UNITED KINGDOM: A PROBLEMATIC TRIUMPH OF FINANCE OVER INDUSTRY CHAPTER 5: FRANCE: POWERFUL TRADITIONS TURNING TO RADICAL CHANGE CHAPTER 6: GERMANY: EUROPE'S 'PRODUCTION MACHINE' CHAPTER 7: NORDIC ECONOMIES: THE EMPLOYEE DIGNITY AGENDA CHAPTER 8: RUSSIA AND THE FORMER SOVIET UNION: THE RADICAL ADOPTION, CREATION AND ABANDONMENT OF MODELSCHAPTER 9: INDIA: A TURBULENT TRANSFORMATION CHAPTER 10: CHINA: MULTIPLE MODELS AMID GROWTH AND CHANGE CHAPTER 11: JAPAN: STILL THE WORLD'S SECOND MOST PROMINENT MODEL? CHAPTER 12: CONCLUSION REFERENCES INDEX