Financial Theory and Corporate Policy or Global Business

Financial Theory and Corporate Policy

Author: Thomas E Copeland

A recognized classic, Financial Theory and Corporate Policy is thoroughly updated in this third edition. The authors provide a concise, unified treatment of finance, combining theory, empirical evidence, and applications. Recent major contributions in financial literature are discussed and all current literature is summarized. The book provides MBA and doctoral students with an excellent bridge to prevailing scholarship in finance.

Interesting textbook: Organizational Learning Capability or The OLeary Series

Global Business: 308 tips to take your company worldwide

Author: Robert H Scarlett

In today's world, more and more businesses are taking steps toward globalization, and companies must work to remain competitive. 'Global Business' will help every business professional understand how all the components fit together to create a truly global business.

This quick-reference guide organizes an avalanche of information into 308 easily understood concepts that address many important issues, including how to:

* determine your readiness for global expansion
* gain upper management commitment to your international plan
* import under customs laws
* recognize scams and fraudulent transactions
* introduce products into new markets
* select employees for overseas assignments
* manage international legal affairs
* improve distributor performance
* maintain a franchise relationship

Other subjects include tips on how to do business in various countries and how to deal with regulations and guidelines specific to each nation. 'Global Business' is a must-read for understanding the advantages and pitfalls of expanding a business to a worldwide level.

Table of Contents:

	Overview	1
	Developing an International Plan	22
	Cross-Cultural Awareness	29
	Economic Integration	43
	Importing	59
	Exporting	68
	Transporting Goods Internationally	83
	Planning International Operations	91
	International Financial Management	98
	International Tax Planning	128
	Marketing and Sales	135
	International Human Resources	148
	Risk Management and Corporate Security	169
	International Legal Management	173
	Market Entry Strategies - Global Business without Leaving Home	186
	Market Entry Strategies - Direct Marketing from the Home Country	196
	Market Entry Strategies - Selling through International Agents and Distributors	199
	International Franchising	223
	Technology Licensing	230
	Determining what to License	240
	Managing Licensees	247
	Protecting Intellectual Property	251
	International Alliances: Non-Equity	254
	International Alliances: Equity	257
	Major Issues in Forming an IEJV	264
	Establishing Direct Operations Abroad	270
	Acquiring a Local Company	286
	Relationships with Subsidiaries	291
	Family Business Considerations	298
	Capitalizing on International Trends	303
	International Negotiations	319
	International Ethics	328
	References	332
	Index	333