Competitive global management: principles and strategies
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| adam_text | CONTENTS
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
The Author xv
SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
1 The Importance of International Management 3
Going International 4
Challenges to the U.S. Economy 5
Hopeful Signs 6
Preview 7
2 A Diverse Work Force in a Global Context:
Facing the Challenge 15
The Nature of Business Today 17
Literature Review 21
The Diverse Work Force of the Future 22
Composition of the Future Work Force 24
SECTION II
MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES
3 Multinational Corporations: Problems and Prospects
in an International Environment 31
The International Phenomenon 34
Why Go International? 35
Significance of the Multinational Corporation 35
Criticisms of the Multinational Corporation 37
Responsibilities of the Multinational Corporation 38
Risks to Consider 40
Host Country s Response 41
The Case of South Africa 42
Differing Attitudes in Host Countries 43
Host Country Controls and Regulations 44
Managing the Multinational Corporation 47
The Changing Profile of the Global Business Environment 48
Future Paths to Multinationalism 53
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vi Competitive Global Management • Principles and Strategies
4 The Effects of Culture on International Management 57
Definition of Culture 59
Possible Cultural Difficulties for Managers of Multinational Corporations 60
Elements of Culture 6l
Guidance for International Managers 71
Hofstede s Study and Its Implications for American Managers 72
Cultural Sensitivity 74
Limitation of the Hofstede Study 75
Cultural Implications a Manager Needs to Know 75
Differences in Leadership Styles Across the World 76
Communication and Its Significance in International Business 77
Organizational Design and Structure 77
Individual Attitudes Toward the Gulf War 78
Comparison of American and West German Business Cultures 80
SECTION III
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
5 International Human Resources 87
The Changing Environment 90 j
Domestic versus International Human Resource Management 90
The Transition from a Domestic to an International Position 91
Bureaucratic Culture 91
Importance of Cultural Training 92
Cross Cultural Training 93
Recruitment Philosophy 96
Selection Criteria 96
Easing the Adjustment 100
Strategic International Human Resource Management 102
6 Diversity of the Work Force:
Variables Affecting Managers and Employees 113
Roles of Managers and Employees 115 i
Empowering the Work Force 116 J
Work Ethic 117 {
Job Descriptions 117
Motivation and Incentives 118
Decision Making 119
Diversity of the Work Force 120
Cultural Sensitivity 121
Human Resource Management and Recruitment 122
Overseas Assignments 125 f
Levels of Training 127
Strategies to Integrate Returning Expatriates 128
Incentives for Expatriate Managers 130 j
Ways to Integrate a Returning Expatriate Manager 131
Skills Needed by the 21st Century Expatriate Manager 133 f
Contents vii
7 Managerial Skills and the Flow of Technology 137
Adaptation of Technology 140
Technology Transfer Process 142
The Issue of Technology Transfer 143
Technology Transfer and the Environmental Challenge 145
Technology Transfer and Competitive Forces 146
Nature of Organizational Culture 146
Measuring Product Potential in Overseas Markets 148
Methods of Exporting 148
The Relevance of Human Resource Management to
Less Developed Countries 153
Technology Transfer and the New Consumer of the Future 154
SECTION IV
COMPARATIVE MANAGEMENT
8 Japan s Economic Competitiveness: A Critical Appraisal 161
Japan s Economic Success 163
Factors Contributing to Japan s Economic Success 166
Disadvantages of the Japanese System 170
The Younger Generation of Japan 172
Foreigners Through the Eyes of the Japanese 173
How the United States Views Japan 174
Management Performance 175
9 Corporate Governance in Developed Countries:
A Comparative Study 181
A Brief History of Corporate Governance 183
The Board of Directors 184
Corporate Governance Systems 185
Corporate Governance Models 186
The Future of Corporate Governance 193
Evaluation 193
Multinational Effects of the Subsidiary Board 193
Implications for International Business Management 198
1 0 Culture in the Middle East 201
The Middle Eastern Economy 203
Islamic Countries 204
The Faith of Islam 206
Islamic Work Value and Ethics 207
Protestant Work Ethic 208
Interest Free Banking 208
The Importance of Resource Development 209
Islamic Law 211
Middle Eastern versus Western Women 212
Islam Through the Eyes of the Western Media 214
viii Competitive Global Management • Principles and Strategies
11 Multinational Companies and Less Developed Countries/
Commodity Driven Societies 217
The Rationale for Foreign Investment 220
The Legitimacy Issue 221
The Effects of Multinational Corporations in Third World Nations 223
Multinational Corporations versus Less Developed Countries 226
The Role of the Investor in Less Developed Countries 227
Reservations of Less Developed Countries 228
The Ruling Elite 228
The Environment of Less Developed Countries and
Multinational Corporations 230
The New Role 231
Recommendations 232
12 Academic Training to Prepare Managers
for a Global Economy 235
Skills a Global Manager Needs 237
The Role of Business Colleges 240
Faculty Requirements 240
SECTION V
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
13 International Technology Transfer 247 j
Definition 249
The Importance of Technology Transfer 250
Technology Transfer Classifications 251
The Technology Transfer Process 252 j
Problems in Technology Transfer 252
How the Transfer Takes Place 254 !
The Choice of Technology 258 !
Pricing 259
The Technology Transfer Environment 259 ;
Theory of Technology Transfer 262 I
Agriculture and Infrastructure Technology 264
Effects of Technology Transfer on the Female Labor Force in Asia 265
The Framework 266
14 Joint Ventures 273
Licensing 275
Franchising 275 |
Exporting 276
Countertrade 278
Turnkey Operations 278 [
Joint Ventures 279 j
Selection of a Partner 282
U.S. Companies 282
Japanese Joint Ventures in the United States 283 J
Contents ix
Growth Trend 284
Changing Attitudes 285
The Japanese Factor 285
Possible Solutions 286
Future Predictions 286
SECTION VI
BUSINESS ETHICS AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
15 Social Responsibility: A Requisite for Corporate Survival 291
Definition 294
Levels of Social Commitment 296
Evaluation of Social Responsibility 296
Arguments for Corporate Social Responsibility 299
Arguments Against Corporate Social Responsibility 301
Trend Toward Social Responsibility 303
The Manager s Role in Social Responsiveness 303
Social Audit 304
Hiring Managers Internationally 305
Difficulties Facing Managers Working Internationally 305
International Implications 308
Morale 309
Corporate Responsibility in the International Market 311
16 Business Ethics 319
Why Be Ethical? 322
The Code of Conduct 322
Review of the Literature 323
Philosophical Basis for Ethical Reasoning 325
Ethical Aspects of Free Market Systems 326
Business Ethics in an International Setting 329
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 331
Negotiating Across Cultures 336
Ethical Issues 338
SECTION VII
STRATEGIC ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
1 7 International Strategic Management 345
Definition 348
The Strategic Management Process 348
Strategic Planning Versus Long Range Planning 349
Multinational Firms and the Environment 350
Strategic Planning 354
Planning: The Key to Strategic Management in
Both Domestic and International Markets 360
A Unified Model for International Purposes 361
X Competitive Global Management • Principles and Strategies
18 Multinational Companies: An Integrated Strategy 367 !
Manufacturing Firms 370 ]
Going International 371
Strategy Formulation 372 :
Host Country Controls and Regulations 376 ,
Strategies at Strategic Business Units 378
Laws and Regulations 382
International Marketing 383 i
Problems Multinational Corporations Face in Implementing i
Global Strategies 384 j
19 The Structure of Global Organizations 389
Restructuring for Global Competition 391 i
Culture Intervention and Integration 393 j
Motivation 393
Global Strategy 394
Bibliography 399 I
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Glossary 403
Index 409 {
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