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978-1305501188 Chapter 1
Name: Class: Date: chapter 1 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. A sustainable decoupling process would eventually lead to a multi-polar world—a world economy in which the engines of […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 1 BEFORE
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED… We wanted to let you know about some innovative resources available to you with Gaspar’s Introduction to Global Business. CengageNOW We also know how important it is for your students to develop critical thinking skills and […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 10
CHAPTER 10 The Organization of Global Business Chapter Outline • Introduction • The Stateless Corporation • Organizing Global Business • Export Departments and International Divisions o Creating an Export Department o International Division • Four Organizational Structures for Global Business […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 10
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978-1305501188 Chapter 11
CHAPTER 11 Global Human Resource Management Chapter Outline • Introduction • Global Strategic Human Resource Management • Statistical Overview • Cultural Issues and Differences • Regulatory Issues Including Immigration and Border Security • Outsourcing and Offshoring • Staffing Policies • […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 11
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978-1305501188 Chapter 12
CHAPTER 12 Global Marketing Chapter Outline • Introduction • Analyzing International Markets • Kinds of Markets • Information Required: Surveying International Demographics • Marketing Research vs. Marketing Intelligence Systems • Making the Standardization and Adaptation Decision • Developing the International […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 12
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978-1305501188 Chapter 13
CHAPTER 13 Global Operations and Supply-Chain Management Chapter Outline • Introduction • Global Operations Management • Global Procurement o Advantages of Global Procurement o Disadvantages of Global Procurement o Outsourcing and Insourcing • Global Production o Advantages of Making o […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 13
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978-1305501188 Chapter 14
CHAPTER 14 Global Financial Management Chapter Outline • Introduction • Measuring Foreign Exchange Exposure • Hedging Forex Risk with Derivatives • Futures Contracts o Example of a Forex Futures Hedge • Forward Contracts • Options Contracts • Swap Contracts • […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 14
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978-1305501188 Chapter 15
CHAPTER 15 Accounting and Taxation in Global Business Chapter Outline • Introduction • Accounting and Financial Reporting in Global Business o Management Accounting o Financial Accounting • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) o U.S. GAAP o International GAAP o Differences […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 15
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978-1305501188 Chapter 2
CHAPTER 2 The Evolution of International Business Chapter Outline • Introduction • Benefits of Trade and Foreign Direct Investment • Major Theories of International Trade o Wealth Accumulation as a Basis for Trade Theory: Mercantilism o Specialization as a Basis […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 2
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978-1305501188 Chapter 3
CHAPTER 3 Regional Economic Integration Chapter Outline • Introduction • What Is Regional Economic Integration? • Stages of Regional Integration • Pros and Cons of Regional Integration • The Economic Geography of Regional Integration • Steps to Regional Integration o […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 3
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978-1305501188 Chapter 4
CHAPTER 4 The International Flow of Funds and Exchange Rates Chapter Outline • Introduction • The Balance of International Payments • The Current Account o Trade Balance o Services Balance o Income Balance o Balance of Transfers o Current Account […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 4
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978-1305501188 Chapter 5
CHAPTER 5 The Cultural Environment Chapter Outline • Introduction • Defining Culture and Its Characteristics • Elements of Culture • Language • Religion • Values and Attitudes • Manners and Customs • Material Elements • Aesthetics • Education • Social […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 5
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978-1305501188 Chapter 6
CHAPTER 6 The Legal and Political Environment of Global Business Chapter Outline • Introduction • Political Systems • National Economic Ideologies • Communism • Socialism • Capitalism • Political Risks, Economic Risks, and Corruption • Economic Risks • Political Risks […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 6
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978-1305501188 Chapter 7
CHAPTER 7 Corruption and Ethics in Global Business Chapter Outline • Introduction • What Is Ethics? • Ethics in Business and Society o Ethics and Economics o The Corruption Perceptions Index and Transparency International • What Is Corporate Social Responsibility? […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 7
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978-1305501188 Chapter 8
CHAPTER 8 Entry Strategies in Global Business Chapter Outline • Introduction • Strategy Choice and Implementation: Going International o Export-Import Business o Licensing o Franchising o Strategic Alliances o International Joint Ventures o Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions o Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 8
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978-1305501188 Chapter 9
CHAPTER 9 Control of Global Business Chapter Outline • Introduction • Strategy Formulation • Mission Statement • Shareholders vs. Stakeholders • Strategy Implementation • An Example of Strategic Implementation: Walmart • Prospectors, Defenders, Reactors, and Analyzers • Coordination • Impediments […]
978-1305501188 Chapter 9
Name: Class: Date: chapter 9 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. A key output metric for some global businesses is market share, or the percentage of the business in […]