Chapter 1
ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENT
POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, LEGAL, TECHNOLOGICAL
Chapter 2
MANAGING INTERDEPENDENCE
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, ETHICS and Sustainability
Chapter 3
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF CULTURE
Chapter 4
Communicating across Cultures
Chapter 5
Cross-cultural NEGOTIATION AND DECISION MAKING
Chapter 6
Formulating STRATEGY
CHAPTER 7
GLOBAL ALLIANCES AND STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
LECTURE OUTLINE
,Chapter 8
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Chapter 9
Staffing, Training, and Compensation for
Global Operations
Chapter 10
DEVELOPING A GLOBAL MANAGMEMENT CADRE
Chapter 11
MOTIVATING AND LEADING
LECTURE OUTLINE
Chapter 1
ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENT
POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, LEGAL, TECHNOLOGICAL
LECTURE OUTLINE
General Outline
Opening Profile: The Globalization of Risk
The Global Business Environment
Globalization
Global Trends
, Globality and Emerging Markets
Backlash against Globalization
Effects of Institutions on Global Trade
Effects of Globalization on Corporations
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Regional Trading Blocs
The European Union (EU)
Asia
The Americas
Comparative Management in Focus
China Helps Prop Up the Global Economy
Other Regions in the World
The Russian Federation
The Middle East
Developing Economies
The African Union (AU)
The Globalization of Information Technology
Management in Action: Intel Brings Changes to Vietnam’s Economy and Culture
The Globalization of Human Capital
The Global Manager’s Role
The Political and Economic Environment
Political Risk
Political Risk Assessment
Managing Political Risk
Managing Terrorism Risk
Economic Risk
, The Legal Environment
Contract Law
Other Regulatory Issues
The Technological Environment
Under the Lens: Information Technology
Global E-Business
Conclusion
Summary of Key Points
Discussion Questions
Application Exercises
Experiential Exercises
Internet Resources
Case Study: Apple’s iPhone—Not “Made in America”
The Video Correlation Guide can be downloaded from the Instructor Resource Center. To
obtain a user name and password please contact your local Pearson sales representative.
Learning Objectives
1. To understand the global business environment and how it affects the strategic and
operational decisions which managers must make.
2. To critically assess the developments, advantages, and disadvantages of globalization.
3. To review the role of technology in international business.
4. To develop an appreciation for the ways in which political, economic, legal, and
technological factors and changes impact the opportunities that companies face.
5. To discuss the complexities of the international manager’s job.
ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENT
POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, LEGAL, TECHNOLOGICAL
Chapter 2
MANAGING INTERDEPENDENCE
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, ETHICS and Sustainability
Chapter 3
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF CULTURE
Chapter 4
Communicating across Cultures
Chapter 5
Cross-cultural NEGOTIATION AND DECISION MAKING
Chapter 6
Formulating STRATEGY
CHAPTER 7
GLOBAL ALLIANCES AND STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
LECTURE OUTLINE
,Chapter 8
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
Chapter 9
Staffing, Training, and Compensation for
Global Operations
Chapter 10
DEVELOPING A GLOBAL MANAGMEMENT CADRE
Chapter 11
MOTIVATING AND LEADING
LECTURE OUTLINE
Chapter 1
ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENT
POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, LEGAL, TECHNOLOGICAL
LECTURE OUTLINE
General Outline
Opening Profile: The Globalization of Risk
The Global Business Environment
Globalization
Global Trends
, Globality and Emerging Markets
Backlash against Globalization
Effects of Institutions on Global Trade
Effects of Globalization on Corporations
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Regional Trading Blocs
The European Union (EU)
Asia
The Americas
Comparative Management in Focus
China Helps Prop Up the Global Economy
Other Regions in the World
The Russian Federation
The Middle East
Developing Economies
The African Union (AU)
The Globalization of Information Technology
Management in Action: Intel Brings Changes to Vietnam’s Economy and Culture
The Globalization of Human Capital
The Global Manager’s Role
The Political and Economic Environment
Political Risk
Political Risk Assessment
Managing Political Risk
Managing Terrorism Risk
Economic Risk
, The Legal Environment
Contract Law
Other Regulatory Issues
The Technological Environment
Under the Lens: Information Technology
Global E-Business
Conclusion
Summary of Key Points
Discussion Questions
Application Exercises
Experiential Exercises
Internet Resources
Case Study: Apple’s iPhone—Not “Made in America”
The Video Correlation Guide can be downloaded from the Instructor Resource Center. To
obtain a user name and password please contact your local Pearson sales representative.
Learning Objectives
1. To understand the global business environment and how it affects the strategic and
operational decisions which managers must make.
2. To critically assess the developments, advantages, and disadvantages of globalization.
3. To review the role of technology in international business.
4. To develop an appreciation for the ways in which political, economic, legal, and
technological factors and changes impact the opportunities that companies face.
5. To discuss the complexities of the international manager’s job.
