International Business: The Challenges of Globalization, Global Edition

John J. Wild is a distinguished Professor of Business at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Teaching business courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, Professor Wild has received several teaching honors. Professor Wild is also a frequent speaker at universities and at national and international conferences.The author of more than 60 publications, in addition to five best-selling textbooks, Professor Wild conducts research on a wide range of topics, including corporate governance, capital markets, and financial analysis and forecasting. He is an active member of several national and international organisations, including the Academy of International Business, and has served as associate editor and editorial board member for several prestigious journals.Kenneth L. Wild is affiliated with the University of London, England. He received his PhD from the University of Manchester (UMIST) in England and his BS and MS degrees from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Wild also undertook postgraduate work at École des Affairs Internationale in Marseilles, France.Having taught students of international business, marketing, and management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, Dr. Wild is a dedicated contributor to international business education. An active member of several national and international organisations, including the Academy of International Business, Dr. Wild has spoken at major universities and at national and international conferences.Dr. Wild's research covers a range of international business topics, including market entry modes, country risk in emerging markets, international growth strategies, and globalisation of the world economy.

• PART 1: GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Globalization TodayEthics, Social Responsibility, and SustainabilityPART 2: NATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS Cross-Cultural BusinessPolitical, Economic, and Legal SystemsEconomic Development of NationsPART 3: INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT International Trade TheoryGovernments and TradeForeign Direct InvestmentRegional Economic IntegrationPART 4: INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM International Financial MarketsInternational Monetary SystemPART 5: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT International Strategy and OrganizationAnalyzing International OpportunitiesSelecting and Managing Entry ModesDeveloping and Marketing ProductsManaging International OperationsHiring and Managing Employees