This work presents material from international scholars on the achievements of, and the challenges facing, international business in the 21st century. It considers its historical evolution as an academic discipline, and then goes on to consider its relationship to other social sciences.

This text, written by leading scholars in international business, critically reviews the activities of European and Pacific firms. Transformations of markets and national economic systems associated with the activities of these corporations are posing many issues of adjustment and development, and are affecting decisions on long term investments in industrial capacity. This provides a framework and source of reference for policy makers in government, international agencies and the private sector to address the challenge and opportunities that arise from corporate, regional and financial...

This work shows how the EU has evolved constitutionally beyond the internal market into a highly developed system of multi-level governance. It explores path-breaking reforms for increased parliamentary control of globalization in the WTO and a concrete model for implementation.

This work focuses on the impact of home countries on the international competitiveness of firms. It explains the geographic concentration of the most internationally-competitive firms in many industries in a single or few countries and how performance can be uneven at these points.

This innovative work provides a greater understanding of the relationships between transnational corporations and the economic development of host economies. In the age of globalization, awareness of the mechanisms through which foreign firms impact on host countries is crucial. The emphasis lies on backward linkages and knowledge transfer to local firms. The book offers a theoretical framework for the activities of TNCs and a review of their impacts on South East Asian economies.

This work analyses the implications of technological developments for the conduct of international business and the structure and activities of multinational enterprises. It adopts a combination of theoretical analysis and case studies.

Foreign investment has surged across emerging markets. This unique comparative study presents the first systematic evidence on the entry mode, business environment and their interrelationships in emerging markets. It integrates strategic management and economic policy analysis, and provides new insights for both business managers and government policymakers.

This book explores the regional strategy and management of Japanese MNEs in Europe. Ken-ichi Ando investigates, using case studies of the auto and pharmaceutical industries, how these companies can, and do, overcome the inherent difficulties and opportunities of trading in Europe, including the problems posed by cultural differences and geography, alongside the opportunities of expanding markets. While these companies are global players, they must increasingly be aware of, and evolve in response to, European economic integration. The strategy setting and management are influenced by company-...

Examining corporate strategies of multinationals in the light of the globalization of the world economy, this work considers the strategies of multinational corporations within the framework of national economic policies and international co-operation.

This analysis of direct investment in transition economies provides original insights for economic policy in Central and Eastern Europe, and also challenges some of the theoretical foundations of the multinational firm.