Synopses & Reviews
Overview: Charles Hills
Global Business Today, 7e has become the most widely used text in the International Business market. Hill explains that he attempted to write a book that: (1) is
comprehensive and up-to-date, (2) it goes beyond an uncritical presentation and shallow explanation of the body of knowledge, (3) it maintains a tight, integrated flow between chapters, (4) it
focuses on managerial implications, (5) it makes important theories
accessible and interesting to students, and (6) it incorporates
ancillary resources that enliven the text and make it easier to teach.
Our research has shown that students and instructors alike enjoy the interesting, informative, and accessible writing style of GBT – so much so that the writing has become Charles Hills trademark. The authors passion and enthusiasm for the international business arena is apparent on every page. In addition to boxed material which provides deep illustrations in every chapter, Hill carefully weaves interesting anecdotes into the narrative of the text to engage the reader. For example, read the text description of Mixed Economy on pages 52-53.
About the Author
Charles Hill received his Ph.D. in industrial organization economics from the University of Manchesters Institute of Science and Technology. He has received numerous awards for teaching excellence in both the undergraduate, MBA, and executive MBA programs at the University of Washington.
Table of Contents
Part One Globalization
Chapter 1 Globalization
Part Two Country Differences
Chapter 2 National Differences in Political Economy
Chapter 3 National Differences in Culture
Chapter 4 Ethics in International Business
Part Three Cross-Border Trade and Investment
Chapter 5 International Trade Theory
Appendix A: International Trade and the Balance of Payments
Chapter 6 The Political Economy of International Trade
Chapter 7 Foreign Direct Investment
Chapter 8 Regional Economic Integration
Part Four Global Money System
Chapter 9 The Foreign Exchange Market
Chapter 10 The International Monetary System
Part Five Competing in a Global Marketplace
Chapter 11 The Strategy of International Business
Chapter 12 Entering Foreign Markets
Chapter 13 Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade
Chapter 14 Global Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics
Chapter 15 Global Marketing and R and D
Chapter 16 Global Human Resource Management