Prepaid Wireless Wins European Popularity Contests
Argentina: Can It Go From Bad to Worse?
If ever the Broadway show tune “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina” had poignancy, now is the time. The fact is, a lot of people are crying over Argentina, including the country’s bankers, government leaders and middle class, not to mention outside investors. Knowledge@Wharton looks at what went wrong with the Argentine economy and whether a recovery is on the horizon.
Content: Article | Source: Knowledge@Wharton | Subjects: Economics, International – Americas
Are cultural differences in Europe on the decline?
Don’t let the title fool you – this is an excellent article for those who are not even especially interested in Europe. That is because it offers a good overview of the work of Professor Geert Hofstede, who between 1967 and 1973 surveyed over 100,000 IBM employees in 49 different countries about their preferences in terms of work-related values. The result was a … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Authors: Odd Nordhaug, Paul Gooderham | Source: European Business Forum (EBF) | Subjects: International – Europe, Management
Telecom in Mexico
The Road Warrior International Survival Guide
This iGo Corp. site offers vast amounts of valuable information for road warriors (or anyone traveling overseas for that matter). It covers 158 nations and its features include solutions to 25 problems that world travelers frequently face. An excellent first stop to add to your next itinerary.
Content: Online Resource | Source: iGo | Subjects: International, Travel
recruit MBA zone
recruit MBA zone is designated to support the job search activities of Japanese/English bilingual MBAs outside Japan including those pre-MBAs as well as MBA holders.
Content: Career Information | Subject: International – Asia
Widespread DSL in Japan
Business Email Usage in Japan
Ways of Assessing Talent
Application form, reference and interview. These are some of the traditional techniques still used by employers, but what other tools are available and what national differences can be discerned?
Content: Article | Author: Mark Cook | Source: European Business Forum (EBF) | Subjects: Human Resources, International – Europe
E-Commerce in Japan
Economist.com Cities Guide
Planning an international business trip? Here is a convenient first stop for basics on the major cities of the world. Look for insider tips, a cheat sheet, recommended hotels and restaurants, sightseeing choices, nightlife venues, good places to shop, important contact numbers, basic phrases, and more.
Content: Online Resource | Source: The Economist | Subject: International
Around the World with Net Usage
Internet Access Spending in the Asia-Pacific Region
E-Retail in South Korea
Worldwide Telecom Market
Wireless Text Messages Sent in the U.K.
Global R&D: Reaping the Benefits
When it comes to globalizing R&D operations there is no one “right” model. But companies across a spectrum of industries are realizing significant advantages through global R&D by using a variety of structures, processes, and methods of aligning resources. Here’s how some of those companies are doing it.
Content: Article | Authors: A. Iason Onassis, Ahmed Benabadji, Ashok B. Boghani, Cees L.A. Bijl, Steve Bone | Source: Prism (Arthur D. Little) | Subjects: International, Organizational Behavior
Governance in India and Around the Globe
India is not known for rigid corporate governance standards. Is software giant Infosys changing all that? A working paper by HBS professors Tarun Khanna and Krishna Palepu looks at how globalization may—or may not—foster convergence of corporate governance.
Content: Article | Authors: Krishna Palepu, Tarun Khanna | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subjects: Corporate Governance, International – Asia
Incentives Still Key to Mobile Advertising
The Struggle for Economic Growth in Africa
African nations are in desperate need of investment capital to jump-start economies that lack such basic infrastructure as roads, railways and electric power. This was the message from three African leaders in Philadelphia last month to attend the biennial summit of the Corporate Council on Africa. In a discussion moderated by James Harmon, former chairman of the Export-Import Bank, African officials offered a blueprint to … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Source: Knowledge@Wharton | Subject: International – Africa