Global Business Today / Edition 8

by Charles W. L. Hill

Overview

Charles Hill's Global Business Today, 8e has become the most widely used text in the International Business market because its:

Current–it is comprehensive and up-to-date.

Application Rich–it goes beyond an uncritical presentation and shallow explanation of the body of knowledge.

Relevant–it focuses on managerial implications.

Integrated–it maintains a tight, integrated flow between chapters, and incorporates ancillary resources that enliven the text and making it easier to teach.

Our research has shown that students and instructors alike enjoy the interesting, informative, and accessible writing style of GBT – so much so that the writing has become Charles Hill's trademark. The author's passion and enthusiasm for the international business arena is apparent on every page. In addition to boxed material which provides deep illustrations in every chapter, Hill carefully weaves interesting anecdotes into the narrative of the text to engage the reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780078112621
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publication date:	01/18/2013
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Charles W. L. Hill is the Hughes M. Blake Professor of International Business at the School of Business, University of Washington. Professor Hill received his Ph.D. from the University of Manchester’s Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) in Britain. In addition to the University of Washington, he has served on the faculties of UMIST, Texas A&M University, and Michigan State University.

Professor Hill has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed academic journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, and Organization Science. He has also published two college texts: one on strategic management and the other on international business. Professor Hill has served on the editorial boards of several academic journals, including the Strategic Management Journal and Organization Science. Between 1993 and 1996, he was consulting editor at the Academy of Management Review.

Professor Hill teaches in the MBA, Executive MBA, Management, and Ph.D. programs at the University of Washington. He has received awards for teaching excellence in the MBA, Executive MBA, and Management programs. He has also taught customized executive programs.

Professor Hill works on a consulting basis with a number of organizations. His clients have included ATL, Boeing, BF Goodrich, Hexcel, House of Fraser, Microsoft, Seattle City Light, Tacoma City Light, Thompson Financial Services, and Wizards of the Coast.

Table of Contents

Part One: Globalization

Chapter 1: Globalization

Part Two: Country Differences

Chapter 2: National Differences in Political Economy

Chapter 3: Political Economy and Economic Development

Chapter 4: National Differences in Culture

Chapter 5: Ethics in International Business

Part Three: Cross-Border Trade and Investment

Chapter 6: International Trade Theory

Appendix A: International Trade and the Balance of Payments

Chapter 7: The Political Economy of International Trade

Chapter 8: Foreign Direct Investment

Chapter 9: Regional Economic Integration

Part Four: Global Money System

Chapter 10: The Foreign Exchange Market

Chapter 11: The International Monetary System

Part Five: Competing in a Global Marketplace

Chapter 12: The Strategy of International Business

Chapter 13: Entering Foreign Markets

Chapter 14: Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade

Chapter 15: Global Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics

Chapter 16: Global Marketing and R & D

Chapter 17: Global Human Resource Management