In this versatile and engaging textbook the authors integrate diverse, global examples with coverage of all key topics to produce the most practical and multi-perspective international business environment textbook.Students are supported in their learning with chapter summaries, diagrams, and a comprehensive glossary, but also challenged by counterpoint boxes, learning tasks, and review questions in every chapter, encouraging critical thinking and research skills.Even with its comprehensive breadth of coverage, The International Business Environment remains concise and accessible through use of the PESTLE framework to steer its analysis. Now in its fourth edition, this book is the ideal companion to any international business environment course.New to this EditionAn extensive refresh of case studies across the book ensures that the most contemporary developments in global businesses are available for exploration and analysis. These include the exploits of companies like Google, Netflix, Uber, and Apple, as well as international developments such as Brexit, the Trump presidency, China's One Belt One Road project, and Saudi Arabian women's rights.New contributors join the author team to offer their relevant expertise on the different contexts of the international business environment.Figures, tables, and statistics have been updated throughout to give the latest picture and provide the most up-to-date analysis.This title is available as an eBook. Visit VitalSource for more information or to purchase.
In this versatile and engaging textbook the authors integrate diverse, global examples with coverage of all key topics to produce the most practical and multi-perspective international business environment textbook.Students are supported in their learning with chapter summaries, diagrams, and a comprehensive glossary, but also challenged by counterpoint boxes, learning tasks, and review questions in every chapter, encouraging critical thinking and research skills.Even with its comprehensive breadth of coverage, The International Business Environment remains concise and accessible through use of the PESTLE framework to steer its analysis. Now in its fourth edition, this book is the ideal companion to any international business environment course.New to this EditionAn extensive refresh of case studies across the book ensures that the most contemporary developments in global businesses are available for exploration and analysis. These include the exploits of companies like Google, Netflix, Uber, and Apple, as well as international developments such as Brexit, the Trump presidency, China's One Belt One Road project, and Saudi Arabian women's rights.New contributors join the author team to offer their relevant expertise on the different contexts of the international business environment.Figures, tables, and statistics have been updated throughout to give the latest picture and provide the most up-to-date analysis.This title is available as an eBook. Visit VitalSource for more information or to purchase.
Part One: Global Context1. Globalization by Leslie Hamilton2. The Global Economy by Steve Gregory3. Analysing Global Industries by Leslie Hamilton4. The Global Business Environment by Leslie Hamilton5. Corporate Social Responsibility by Philip Webster6. Assessing Country Attractiveness by Philip WebsterPart Two: Global Issues7. The Social-Cultural Framework by Leslie Hamilton8. The Technological Framework by John Bratton and Kirsteen Grant9. The Political Environment by Neil Barnett10. The Legal Environment by Leslie Hamilton11. The Financial Framework by Leslie Hamilton12. The Ecological Environment by Dorron Otter
Leslie Hamilton, Associate Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, Philip Webster, Associate Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University
''Provides a wide-ranging introduction to important issues in the international business environment, enabling students to explore contemporary business challenges and opportunities in an engaging format'.' (Dr Shane Hamilton, University of York) ''It is very resourceful and highly recommendable'.' (Dr Ya-Ping Yin, University of Hertfordshire)
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