International Business Management: Succeeding in a Culturally Diverse World (Springer Texts in Business and Economics)

This textbook explores the theoretical and practical aspects of managing international business operations while also dealing with multi-cultural, multi-national and global issues of managing business expansion beyond the domestic market. A second, revised edition of __Managing Internationally: Succeeding in a Culturally Diverse World__, each chapter contains up-to-date material, in-depth coverage of topics, visual aids (i.e., charts, tables, etc.), and vignettes, making this new edition engaging, visually appealing and easily accessible for students taking International Business Management courses. The contents of this textbook are separated into four parts. Part one offers introductory information on the scope and importance of international business management as well as the social and ethical challenges. Part two covers cultural and behavioral topics. Part three discusses the strategic and operational aspects of international business management. Part four explores human resources and labor relations. To assist students, each chapter starts a preview section which includes an outline of the chapter indicating the important aspects along with a brief description of the major issues. Following the preview is a vignette that encapsulates the crux of the chapter, often presented in an amusing and engaging manner. To further help students focus on key issues, the text includes the list of useful business cases to which students can refer. To assist professors in teaching from this book, ancillary teaching materials such as sample syllabi, slides, tests and answer keys will be available for download. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 The Management of International Business (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 3-35 Socio-Ethical Issues and International Management (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 37-73 Front Matter ....Pages 75-75 International Management and the Cultural Context (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 77-108 International Communication and Negotiation (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 109-143 Managerial Leadership and Motivation in an International Context (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 145-189 Front Matter ....Pages 191-191 International Environment and Strategy (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 193-216 International Strategic Alliance (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 217-239 Organization of Multinational Operations (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 241-274 Control of International Operations (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 275-308 International Information Systems Management (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 309-338 Front Matter ....Pages 339-339 International Human Resource Management (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 341-375 International Labor Relations (Kamal Fatehi, Jeongho Choi)....Pages 377-409 Back Matter ....Pages 411-448