This handbook synthesises some literature of the last 40 years in 28 chapters. The coverage is split into the following areas the history and theory of the multinational enterprise; the political and policy environment of international business.

"This fully revised and updated fourth edition of International Business offers an action-focused, practical approach to the topic, helping students understand the global business environment and its repercussions for executives. The book provides thorough coverage, delving into fundamental...

"This book is designed for every student who will be involved in managing and advising companies that compete internationally or face international competitors. Designed around the course at Harvard Business School, Collis' new text takes the firm which operates across borders as a unit of...

1. International Business and Emerging Economy Firms: Present Characteristics and Future Trends; Marin A. Marinov, Svetla T. Marinova, Jorma A. Larimo and Tiina Leposky -- Part I. Universal Issues Concerning Emerging Economy Firms -- 2. Multinational Enterprise and Inclusive Innovation at the...

Preface -- Part I A theoretical platform -- 1. Points of departure -- 2. Towards a theory of corporate governance -- 3. The (re)production of corporate paths -- Part II The empirical study -- 5. The first half of the twentieth century -- 6. From Domänverket to Sveaskog: transformations and...

This book comprises eighteen cutting edge chapters by emerging scholars in international strategy, offering a variety of fresh perspectives on critical issues that the field will face in the near future. These young scholars have unique and innovative thoughts about international strategy, which...