A comprehensive introduction to the economic, social and political forces which have shaped contemporary patterns of industrialization in the USA and other countries. The changing nature of production and systems are also examined in detail
This book provides a comprehensive guide to Industry 4.0 applications, not only introducing implementation aspects but also proposing a conceptual framework with respect to the design principles.
Stresses the importance of innovation and creativity in modern business to help organizations secure competitive advantage over rivals. This title shows how to apply the methods described to the individual, to others and to the organization.
One hundred years after a milestone medical discovery, 'Insulin - The Crooked Timber' tells the story of how insulin was transformed from what one clinician called 'thick brown muck' into the very first drug to be produced using genetic engineering, one which would earn the founders of the US biotech company Genentech a small fortune.
A truly international (vs. US-focused) text offering a comprehensive overview of the subject and a critical look at its latest issues - including the current economic crisis
A guide to understanding the international business environment, this title also provides a fundamental building block for the study of corporate strategy, a subject which is included at more advanced levels of the business curriculum.
For upper-level undergraduate and MBA students enrolled in an international business law course. August emphasises the diversity and similarity of how firms are currently regulated and governed around the world.
Enhance your students' understanding of international business markets. International Business: Environments and Operations, 17th Edition, develops critical thinking skills by balancing classroom theory with practice. With contemporary examples, scenarios, and cases, this bestselling guide will give your students the necessary tools for success.
This is an authoritative and full-scale review of the substantive law and principles of investment treaty arbitration. The first edition has been widely referenced and relied upon, and presents the first and deepest analysis of this rapidly-growing field; the second edition accounts for the significant growth in BITs and case law since 2006.
International Management focuses on the most crucial challenge faced by managers of multinational companies today -- that of the generation and transfer of knowledge across national settings, organizations and networks.
Uses expert insights, real-life case studies and powerful techniques to help you reach your full potential and achieve whatever you want in life - starting now. This title helps you identify what success means to you, and build day-to-day strategies to reach your goals and overcome obstacles and succeed in the face of adversity.