Competitiveness and Convergence

The objectives of the book are as follows: first, to develop a conceptual model-framework for the analysis of the determinants of value-wealth creation at firm, regional and national levels, and (thus) for productivity, competitiveness and convergence; second, to examine the respective roles of foreign direct investment and clusters of small and medium sized enterprises on productivity and competitiveness; third, to provide evidence and forum on focuses on particular firm clusters and applies the conceptual framework of productivity and competitiveness to cases for selected transition economics; fourth, to develop a methodological tool for mapping and diagnosing clusters in these countries in order to examine their nature, maturity and effects on productivity; and, finally, to discuss policy implications for improving productivity, competitiveness and convergence of the four participating countries."The International Business and Management Series" provides an international perspective to the study of business, with a special emphasis on management and marketing issues.
It deals with such topics as globalization, international business negotiations, cross-cultural communication, entry strategies, doing business in different regions, and future trends. It also focuses on the development of international business theory, methodological issues, the results of empirical studies and the findings of practitioners.