Synopses & Reviews
Market-defining since it was first introduced, International Business 8e by Charles W. L. Hill, continues to set the standard for international business textbooks. In writing the book, Charles Hill draws on his experience in teaching, writing, and global consulting to create the most thorough, up-to-date, and thought-provoking text on the market. Because many issues in international business are complex, the text explores the pros and cons of economic theories, government policies, business strategies, organizational structures, etc. Hills: International Business is known for its strong emphasis on strategy, and for maintaining a tight integrated flow between chapters. Hills book is practical in nature, focusing on the managerial implications of each topic on the actual practice of international business. The authors passion and enthusiasm for the international business arena is apparent on every page as he strives to make important theories interesting, informative, and accessible to all students.
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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 – Introduction and Overview
Chapter 1- Globalization Part Two– Country Differences
Chapter 2 National Differences in Political Economy Chapter 3 Differences in Culture
Chapter 4 Ethics in International Business
Cases:
Google in China
Mired in CorruptionKellogg, Brown and Root in Nigeria
Part Three – The Global Trade and Investment Environment
Chapter 5 International Trade Theory Chapter 6 The Political Economy of International Trade
Chapter 7 The Political Economy of Foreign Direct Investment
Chapter 8 Regional Economic Integration
Cases:
NAFTA and the US Textile Industry
Martins Textiles
Agricultural Subsidies and Development
Boeing versus Airbus
Starbucks Foreign Direct Investment
Part Four – The Global Monetary System
Chapter 9 The Foreign Exchange Market Chapter 10 The International Monetary System
Chapter 11 Global Capital Markets
Cases:
Argentinas Monetary Crisis
Part Five – The Strategy and Structure of International Business
Chapter 12 The Strategy of International Business Chapter 13 The Organization of International Business
Chapter 14 Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances
Cases:
     The Global Automobile Industry
     IKEA
     Downeys Soup
Part Six – International Business Operations
Chapter 15 Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade Chapter 16 Global Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics
Chapter 17 Global Marketing and R&D
Chapter 18 Global Human Resource Management
Chapter 19 Accounting in the International Business
Chapter 20 Financial Management in the International Business
Cases:
Li and Fung
Castrol Oil in Vietnam
China Mobile