The use of comparisons to explain, analyze and understand social and economic phenomena is recognized as a valuable social science tool. This textbook deals with the differences in management and organization between nations and their effects on multinational enterprises. In comparing management practice across the world, the authors cover themes such as national cultures, diversity and globalization. Students are guided through the key business disciplines, providing a broad introduction to the field and including truly global coverage. With student and instructor friendly resources such as chapter summaries, mini-case scenarios, larger case studies and power-point slides, this book is core reading for students of international business and international management.

Introduction to the business management system : guide on enterprise competitiveness /

Economics/Management Science.

Business Management

Risk management

Economics/Management Science.

Industrial management

Personnel management

Management -- Strategy.

Export Transactions 59 The Business Management System 60 Appendix: the Tasks of the Business Management

New business enterprises -- Management.

Imperative for a Fair Value Strategy -- Getting the goals right: What should management be trying to achieve