Contemporary International Business In The Asia Pacific Region

The Asia-Pacific region, sustaining more than four decades of rapid growth, has emerged as an economic force comparable in significance to Europe and North America. This book examines the economic, geopolitical, technological, demographic, and cultural forces that shape the international business strategies in the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, it examines the seismic shifts in global business environment since the new century, and addresses emerging opportunities and threats in the Asia-Pacific region. This book offers new insights for international business in areas such as trade policy, supply chains, international investment, technological innovation, international marketing, digital economy, and human resources. The enclosed comprehensive and diverse analyses of the international business landscape in the New Asia are invaluable to scholars, managers, politicians, and policy makers alike. This book is engaging and informative. It presents a collection of diverse and cutting-edge topics that offer new insights into International Business activities in the Asia-Pacific region, raising questions for debate and opening pathways for future research. A must-read book for International Business scholars.— Hussain G. Rammal, University of Technology Sydney, Australia This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the general business environment in Asia. It highlights the complexities and dynamics of doing business in Asia and provides insightful understandings of emerging issues in the region. The chapter-by-chapter analyses of the region depict the rich thematic contexts in which key issues and challenges facing corporate executives as well scholars in international business. I believe that this book is valuable for students of international business, global business environment and regional studies. —Hongxin Zhao, Saint Louis University, USA

This exploration of the topic of international business examines decisions relevant to managers in internationalizing and multinational firms operating in the Asia Pacific. It uses cutting-edge conceptual material to underlie the decision-making frameworks in the text and in the numerous Asian company examples and illustrations.

This text introduces students to core business concepts and comprehensively covers a range of key areas in international business.

This book, first published in 1989, examines the practice of international business in the Asia-Pacific region. It examines the factors which have influenced its growth and dissemination and analyses particular elements in a transnational, cross-cultural and comparative way. By relating its conclusions to research findings from elsewhere, the Asia-Pacific area is placed in the context of the global business scene. By synthesizing the established body of knowledge and offering managerial insights the book has much to offer the researchers and policy makers of today.

This volume represents research on a selection of key issues in international business in the Asia-Pacific region. In particular the contributors examine the internationalization process, export expansion and performance, foreign direct investment and the management of international business relationships. More specifically, they analyze: the growth patterns of Danish and US companies developing operations in the region; the impact of the Internet, the competitiveness of the Australian wine industry, and the development and application of export performance measures; the factors influencing the location decisions of Japanese Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and the investment risk perceptions of Australian MNEs; the multinational knowledge acquisition modes of Taiwanese electronics firms; the protection of intellectual property rights; the use of performance measures in international joint ventures; the human resource management practices of ethnic Chinese-owned enterprises compared to Anglo-American MNEs.

Fundamentals of International Business 1st Asia Pacific Edition is an introductory international business text ideal for use at the undergraduate level. While providing a broad overview of international business as it is conducted around the globe, a key differentiating theme of the text is its focus on the rapidly growing Asian region. This focus is achieved through analysing the increasing efforts of Australian, New Zealand, European and United States firms in conducting international business in these Asian markets, as well as the activities of organisations from Australian, New Zealand and Asian countries expanding into the lucrative markets of the United States and Europe. Today's fast-paced, competitive and increasingly globalised business environment presents both new challenges and opportunities for international business managers. Fundamentals of International Business 1st Asia-Pacific Edition provides readers with the key knowledge and practical skills necessary to successfully conduct international business in our region, namely: An appreciation of the cultural differences of markets in the Asia-Pacific and how to deal with this diversity Broad understanding of the range of economic, political and legal issues that can affect the success of international business ventures Literacy in financial terminology and awareness of the impact of international financial markets and instruments on business operations Information on government assistance programs for export development An evaluation of alternative market entry strategies International trade trends An outline of the international marketing, supply chain and human resource management issues likely to be encountered This visually stunning, full colour text makes extensive use of maps, tables, graphs and charts to present key concepts and information clearly and concisely. Its solid theoretical base coupled with a wealth of practical examples and activities makes it the ideal resource for contemporary international business managers, students and lecturers in the Asia-Pacific region.

Dynamics of International Business: Asia-Pacific Business Cases brings the challenges and complexities of the contemporary international business environment into the classroom. These authentic case studies, based on recent research and events, enable students to engage with the economic, social, political and intercultural factors that impact on international business and understand how these factors are addressed in the real world. Designed to facilitate a problem-based learning approach, the cases in this book: • draw on a diverse range of businesses and industries – from seafood to video games to renewable energy • illustrate fundamental themes and concerns within global business, including ethics, sustainability, emerging markets and cultural and legal differences • span many countries across the Asia-Pacific region • include discussion questions that encourage students to apply international business theory in the context of realistic scenarios • include references and suggestions for further reading. Extra resources for instructors, including case synopses and learning objectives, are available on the companion website at www.cambridge.edu.au/academic/internationalbusiness.