The Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization
Content: Book | Author: Thomas L. Friedman | Subject: International
Global Window: A Business Resource on Japan
includes useful topics such as conducting business, understanding your counterpart, tips for travel, economy, people & culture, legal considerations, etc.
Content: Online Resource | Source: UCLA | Subject: International – Asia
The Social Contradictions of Japanese Capitalism
Atlantic Monthly article argues that behind Japan’s economic woes is a worse social crisis; discusses the idea of ethno-economics
Content: Article | Source: The Atlantic Monthly | Subject: International – Asia
Japan Information Network
A thorough set of links on all aspects of Japan. Featured resources include:
– NIPPONIA, a quarterly magazine introducing contemporary Japanese culture and society to people all over the world
– Trends in Japan, short, engaging dispatches on the latest trends in Japanese business and economy; science and education; society; sports; and fashion, arts, and entertainment.
– Japan Access, concise introductions of … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: Japan Information Network | Subjects: Free Stuff / Tools, International – Asia
The Right Way to Achieve Profitable Growth in the Chinese Consumer Market
The Chinese consumer market has awesome demographics. It is huge, young and growing. But competition in the consumer market is growing, too. To win in China, companies must create strategies that overcome pitfalls while taking advantage of local strengths.
Content: Article | Author: Edward Tse | Source: strategy+business | Subject: International – China
Competing in China: An Integrated Approach
This is the second of two articles dealing with the challenges that multinational companies face in China and describing what they should do to achieve profitable growth there.
The first article highlighted the common pitfalls encountered in China and discussed the expected changes in the Chinese market and competitive environment. This second article describes what this integrated approach should entail. Companies should begin by generating deep … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Author: Edward Tse | Source: strategy+business | Subject: International – China
Are you taking your expatriate talent seriously?
To make the most of overseas opportunities, multinational companies must pay closer attention to the problems of executives transferred into them.
Content: Article | Authors: Johanne Lavoie, Robert A. P. Samek, Tsun-Yan Hsieh | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Human Resources, International
Your Checklist for Glitch-Free Travel
follow this checklist to travel with the full knowledge that no matter what high-tech disaster befalls you
Content: Article | Source: Fast Company | Subjects: International, Travel
Going Global
Tips for international travel
Content: Article | Author: Christina Novicki | Source: Fast Company | Subject: International
Center for International Business Studies (CIBER)
mostly collection of links focused on Int’l business topics
Content: Online Resource | Source: Texas A&M University CIBER | Subjects: Education, International
The Agenda – Social Justice
The Freeplay Group, based in Cape Town, South Africa, builds products that capture the imagination of the world — and that change the world.
Content: Article | Author: Cheryl Dahle | Source: Fast Company | Subjects: International – Africa, Social Responsibility (ESG)
Using Networking for Competitive Advantage: The Lippo Group of Indonesia and Hong Kong
Mochtar Riady, the son of immigrant shopkeepers, got his start in banking in 1960. Now he heads a global financial powerhouse with $11 billion in assets. The secret? Putting everything into allegiances and alliances to gain a foothold on the world stage.
Content: Case Study | Author: Rosabeth Moss Kanter | Source: strategy+business | Subjects: International – Asia, Strategy | Industry: Finance / Banking | Company: Lippo Group of Indonesia and Hong Kong