International Business: The Challenges of Globalization, Global Edition

John J. Wild is a distinguished Professor of Business at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Teaching business courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, Professor Wild has received several teaching honors. Professor Wild is also a frequent speaker at universities and at national and international conferences. The author of more than 60 publications, in addition to five best-selling textbooks, Professor Wild conducts research on a wide range of topics, including corporate governance, capital markets, and financial analysis and forecasting. He is an active member of several national and international organisations, including the Academy of International Business, and has served as associate editor and editorial board member for several prestigious journals. Kenneth L. Wild is affiliated with the University of London, England. He received his PhD from the University of Manchester (UMIST) in England and his BS and MS degrees from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Wild also undertook postgraduate work at cole des Affairs Internationale in Marseilles, France. Having taught students of international business, marketing, and management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, Dr. Wild is a dedicated contributor to international business education. An active member of several national and international organisations, including the Academy of International Business, Dr. Wild has spoken at major universities and at national and international conferences. Dr. Wild's research covers a range of international business topics, including market entry modes, country risk in emerging markets, international growth strategies, and globalisation of the world economy.

PART 1: GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Globalization Today Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability PART 2: NATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS Cross-Cultural Business Political, Economic, and Legal Systems Economic Development of Nations PART 3: INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT International Trade Theory Governments and Trade Foreign Direct Investment Regional Economic Integration PART 4: INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM International Financial Markets International Monetary System PART 5: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT International Strategy and Organization Analyzing International Opportunities Selecting and Managing Entry Modes Developing and Marketing Products Managing International Operations Hiring and Managing Employees