
The International Business Environment
Oxford University Press
4th Edition
Published on 17. December 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
488 pages
978-0-19-880429-1 (ISBN)
Description
In this versatile and engaging textbook the authors integrate diverse, global examples with coverage of all key topics to produce the most practical and multi-perspective international business environment textbook.
Case studies on Google, Oxfam, and Netflix, as well as coverage of the latest developments in globalization, Trump's presidency, and emerging markets showcase the realities of business today and ensure students have the grounding they need to effectively explore and analyse the issues facing organizations globally.
Students are supported in their learning with chapter summaries, diagrams, and a comprehensive glossary, but also challenged by counterpoint boxes, learning tasks, and review questions in every chapter, encouraging critical thinking and research skills.
Even with its comprehensive breadth of coverage, The International Business Environment remains concise and accessible through use of the PESTLE framework to steer its analysis. Now in its fourth edition, this book is the ideal companion to any international business environment course.
This book is accompanied by a range of supporting online resources:
For students:
Multiple-choice questions
A glossary
Library of video links
Web exercises
Web links
Additional economic resources
For lecturers
PowerPoint slides
Answers to review questions
Answers to case study questions
Extended case studies
Figures and tables from the book
Case studies on Google, Oxfam, and Netflix, as well as coverage of the latest developments in globalization, Trump's presidency, and emerging markets showcase the realities of business today and ensure students have the grounding they need to effectively explore and analyse the issues facing organizations globally.
Students are supported in their learning with chapter summaries, diagrams, and a comprehensive glossary, but also challenged by counterpoint boxes, learning tasks, and review questions in every chapter, encouraging critical thinking and research skills.
Even with its comprehensive breadth of coverage, The International Business Environment remains concise and accessible through use of the PESTLE framework to steer its analysis. Now in its fourth edition, this book is the ideal companion to any international business environment course.
This book is accompanied by a range of supporting online resources:
For students:
Multiple-choice questions
A glossary
Library of video links
Web exercises
Web links
Additional economic resources
For lecturers
PowerPoint slides
Answers to review questions
Answers to case study questions
Extended case studies
Figures and tables from the book
Reviews / Votes
'Provides a wide-ranging introduction to important issues in the international business environment, enabling students to explore contemporary business challenges and opportunities in an engaging format'. * Dr Shane Hamilton, University of York * 'It is very resourceful and highly recommendable'. * Dr Ya-Ping Yin, University of Hertfordshire *More details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
927 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-880429-1 (9780198804291)
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Previous edition

Leslie Hamilton | Philip Webster
The International Business Environment
Book
03/2015
3rd Edition
Oxford University Press
€58.27
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Persons
Leslie Hamilton, Associate Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, Philip Webster, Associate Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University
Author
Associate Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University
Associate Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University
Content
Part One: Global Context 1. Globalization by Leslie Hamilton 2. The Global Economy by Steve Gregory 3. Analysing Global Industries by Leslie Hamilton 4. The Global Business Environment by Leslie Hamilton 5. Corporate Social Responsibility by Philip Webster 6. Assessing Country Attractiveness by Philip Webster Part Two: Global Issues 7. The Social-Cultural Framework by Leslie Hamilton 8. The Technological Framework by John Bratton and Kirsteen Grant 9. The Political Environment by Neil Barnett 10. The Legal Environment by Leslie Hamilton 11. The Financial Framework by Leslie Hamilton 12. The Ecological Environment by Dorron Otter