{"product_id":"international-management-paul-d-sweeney-9780415825283","title":"International Management: Strategic Opportunities and Cultural Challenges","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the economies of many countries become more interrelated, international managers are facing huge challenges and unique opportunities associated with their roles. Now in its fifth edition, Sweeney and McFarlin's \u003cem\u003eInternational Management\u003c\/em\u003e embodies a balanced and integrated approach to the subject, emphasizing the strategic opportunities available to firms on a global playing field, as well as exploring the challenges of managing an international workforce. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating theory and practice across all chapter topics, this book helps students to learn, grasp, and apply the underlying principles of successful international management: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the broad context of international business, including the critical trends impacting international management, the legal and political forces driving international business, and the ethical and cultural dilemmas that can arise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMastering the essential elements of effective interaction in the international arena, from cross-cultural understanding and communication to cross-border negotiation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognizing and taking advantage of strategic opportunities, such as entering and operating in foreign markets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding and leading effective international teams, including personal and behavioral motivation, as well as taking an international perspective on the hiring, training, and development of employees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese principles are emphasized in the text with current examples and practical applications, establishing a foundation for students to apply their understanding in the current global business environment. With a companion website featuring an instructor's manual, powerpoint slides, and a testbank, \u003cem\u003eInternational Management, 5e\u003c\/em\u003e is a superb resource for instructors and students of international management. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Sweeney, Dean McFarlin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415825288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415825283\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 624\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 6.90w x 1.00d","brand":"Paul Sweeney","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44056090280191,"sku":"9780415825283","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_35887f9d-8821-4754-9702-491933f81259.jpg?v=1685039458","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/international-management-paul-d-sweeney-9780415825283","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}