Title: International Business and TradeTheory, Practice, and Policy Author: Claude Jonnard ISBN: 1574441558 / 9781574441550 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 304 Publisher: St. Luice Year: 1997 Availability: In Stock
Description
Contents
The formation of "multinational" and "transnational" companies, coupled with the accelerating pace of technology, has changed the way the world practices business. International Business and Trade: Theory, Practice, and Policy addresses the challenges that face large, worldwide businesses today and in the 21st century. This textbook introduces business executives and students to current issues and practices in international business. It analyzes the conceptual nature and operational aspects of multinational enterprise and international trade practices.The book is divided into three parts, each addressing a specific area of international business. The first part discusses the theoretical framework of global commerce, monetary systems, and financial environments. The specifics of international business operations-from legal environments to international trade and foreign investments-are covered in Part II. Part III concentrates on government policies and practices, covering the role of national and international organizations in impacting trade and investments.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part 1 : International Business Theories and Concepts Chapter 1 : Corporate Challenges Chapter 2 : A Philosophy of Business for the Twenty-First Century Chapter 3 : International Business Operations Chapter 4 : The Monetary System Chapter 5 : The Balance of Payments Chapter 6 : Foreign Exchange and Foreign Exchange Management
Part 2 : International Trade and Business Operations Chapter 7 : International Trade Practices : The Parties Chapter 8 : The Legal Environment of International Business Chapter 9 : Product Warranty and Product Liability Issues Chapter 10 : Protection of Intellectual Assets Chapter 11 : International Trade Logistics Chapter 12 : Financing Trade : The Banking System Chapter 13 : Financing Trade : Payments and Collections Chapter 14 : International Letters of Credit Chapter 15 : Foreign Manufacturing and Assembly Chapter 16 : International Licensing and Franchising Chapter 17 : Strategic Alliances Chapter 18 : Foreign Investments
Part 3 : Policy and Institutions Chapter 19 : Trade Regulation and Restrictions Chapter 20 : Investment Restrictions Chapter 21 : U.S. Policies : Taxation and Related Programs Chapter 22 : U.S. Trade and Investment Support Organizations Chapter 23 : International Systems and Organizations
Glossary
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Appendix : The U.S. Balance of Payments
Index