International Management - Hardcover

Hodgett, Richard M

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 007243077X ISBN 13: 9780072430776

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 2000

Synopsis

International Management (as a subject) is the process of applying management concepts and techniques in a multinational, multicultural environment. Along with information technology, international management is the major challenge facing organizations entering the new millenium. All countries and companies are now part of the supercompetitive global marketplace, which is sometimes referred to as the "3 Any's environment - anybody, anywhere, anytime."

International Management (the textbook by Hodgetts & Luthans) stresses the balanced approach and the synergy/connection between the texts four parts: Culture (4 chps), Environment (4 chps) Strategy and Functions (4 chps) and Organizational Behavior /Human Resource Management (5 chapters). Hence the new subtitle was added to stress the three major focal points in the study of International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior. The authors believe that this balance and synergy reflect the true nature of international management today. The author team also brings balance to the text. Dr. Fred Luthans is an OB expert and Dr. Hodgetts is a strategy expert.

A Framework'Functions-Futures Approach is used as the text's conceptual model. A central idea is discussed in a cultural framework and then applied to the functions managers carry out. The model concludes with a discussion of challenges and opportunities the manager can expect to face.

This market leading text involves students in the learning process by presenting chapter objectives in paragraph form using action statements such as review, examine, analyze, discuss, present, identify, define and by prviding interactive end-of-chapter and end-of-book exercises and cases. Students are shown up front how the chapter material fits together and what they must do when reading the chapter. The authors describe complex research in a lay person format thus helping students merge theory into practice.

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Chapter opening vignettes from Business Week Magazine. These recent, relevant short news stories show how chapter topics relate to the real world of business and get students immediately interested in the chapter material, which leads to active and attentive reading.
World of Business Week Revisited consists of discussion questions (at the end of each chapter) pertaining to the opening vignette that require students to draw from the chapter material for answers. As a teaching tool suggested answers to these discussion questions can be found in the instructor's manual. Multiple choice and true/false questions from the opening vignette will be placed in the test bank.
Internet Exercises (at the end of every chapter) require students to use the Internet to find information needed to answer relevant questions about the chapter topic. Ex. Chapter 3 - Going Worldwide with Wal-Mart; Chapter 10 - Motorola in China.
Internet Appendix - This section follows chapter one and advises students on how to conduct research on the Internet for international management. It includes a brief overview of Internet history; a description of popular browsers and search engines; Internet Directory for International Management; Helpful suggestions.
Skill- Building Exercises for International Management (found at the end of the text) can be done in class and reinforce part concepts: Environment, Culture, Strategy and Organizational Behavior/ Human Resource Management. 1) The Culture Quiz; 2) Using Gung HO to Understand Cultural Differences (or Siskel & Ebert Go International); 3) 'When in Bogota''; 4) The International Cola Alliance; 5) Who to Hire?
Cases- Longer end of Part cases have been added as a response to reviewer comments. These cases are designed for strategic analysis. Unlike the shorter end of chapter cases that can be discussed in class. These cases can be read outside of class and then discussed in depth. They further help students relate text material to the real world of international management. Part 1 Integrative Cases - 1) Brazil and Argentina 2) Israel: A Unique Member of the Global Community Part 2 Integrative Cases - 1) Ikea: Managing Cultural Diversity 2) Euro Disneyland Part 3 Integrative Cases - 1) KNP and the World Paper Industry 2) Cultural Differences Doom a Seemingly Perfect Alliance Between Corning and Vitro. Part 4 Integrative Cases - 1) Chiba International, Inc. 2) The Road to Hell 3) Gillette's Prescription for International Business Success: In-House Training and Expat Experience.
All chapters have been revised and updated to reflect the latest international business research. There are 10-15 new references ( and thus real-world examples and research results) in each of the chapters.
You be the Management Consultant - Short end-of-chapter cases that give students the chance to solve 'real problems' by applying what they've learned in the chapter. Ex. Chp. 1 - Here Comes the Competition
International Management in Action - Boxed material illustrating real world examples of chapter concepts. Ex. Chp. 1 - Separating Myths From Reality - Conducting Multicultural Research Ex. Chp. 3 - Bit Players Bite the Dust - The Problems facing small Japanese MNC's
In the International Spotlight - Short end of chapter case, highlighting a specific country, followed by questions that allow students to apply chapter concepts to a specific situation. These cases can be read and discussed in class. Ex. Ch 1. Doing Business in India - Chicken Burgers are the hottest item on the McDonald's menu.
You be the Management Consultant - Short end-of-chapter cases that give students the chance to solve 'real problems' by applying what they've learned in the chapter. Ex. Chp. 1 - Here Comes the Competition

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 007243077X
• ISBN 13: 9780072430776
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 624