Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Introduction; Satyendra Singh - PART I: THE EMERGING MARKETS - Market Liberalization in Emerging Economies: Changing Business Practices; Peter M. Lewa - PART II: BUSINESS AND ETHICAL ORIENTATIONS - Business Orientation, Brand Image, and Business Performance; Satyendra Singh - Ethics and Profitability: Can They Coexist; Satyendra Singh - Business Ethics and Marketing Practices in Nigeria; Taiwo Akinmayowa - PART III: EMERGING LIFESTYLE AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR - Attitude of Indian Consumers towards Wine: Pleasure Versus Prescription; Satyendra Singh - Culture, Creativity, and Advertising; Satyendra Singh& Kwaku Appiah-Adu - PART IV: EMERGING BUSINESS PRACTICES - Current Marketing Practices in Ghana; Kwaku Appiah-Adu and Satyendra Singh - Performance Measurement of the International Joint Ventures (IJVs) in an Emerging Market; Gin Chong - Two Case Studies: Harnessing Knowledge Capabilities in Emerging Markets: Off shoring and the Experience of Mac and Co.; Ajay Bhalla - Change Management in Mast Africa Limited; Peter M. Lewa - Conclusion
Synopsis
This book highlights current business practices in the emerging markets of China, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nigeria and UAE, and explains how global competition has created a culture of competitiveness and an era of consumerism. The region-specific issues, tested theories, and empirical evidence make the book of value to both researchers and managers.