Rajneesh Narula

The ideal text to help you understand the complexities of the rapidly changing world of international businesses. International Business, 9th Edition, by Collinson, Narula, Qamar and Rugman combines data, evidence, case studies and latest examples to reflect the new realities of managing multinational businesses in a rapidly changing world. It connects key theories, methodological tools and analytical frameworks to map trends, make predictions and take on the role of decision makers in business and governments to enable them to lead organizations with real insight in a complex, global business environment. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate business students, as well as practicing managers, this textbook offers a strong focus on socially responsible business strategies of multinational firms, including practical ways to combine profitability with wider accountability for contributing to inclusivity and sustainability. Key features include: An interdisciplinary approach, covering economic, political, social and cultural dimensions of business and management. Coverage of multiple geographic perspectives – local to global – combined with views from managers within firms coping with external complexity. A new chapter on corporate ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) with unique case studies to provide a strong ethical dimension to international business management. A thorough study of international business strategies, including multinational business strategy and organisation structures, and the connections between corporate strategy and national economic competitiveness. New and updated case studies, including growing trade opportunities in Africa, impact of sanctions on Russia during the Ukraine war, US–China trade war, Uber's global expansion, Zara's sustainability strategy, Netflix in Mexico, and innovation at Samsung.

Explore and understand the principles of international businesses from theory to practice. International Business, 8th Edition by Collinson, Narula and Rugman presents you with the data to map trends and make predictions around the international business landscape, offering real insight into the complex, global environment. Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking modules in international business, international strategy and global business practice, this textbook connects tried-and-tested theory, analytical frameworks, data and case examples to deliver a comprehensive guide to the subject. From a team of authors who keep pace with the ongoing developments in theory and practice, this edition focuses on the impact of decisions on the performance of multinational firms and the societies and economies they are part of. New to this edition: Over 90 new and updated case studies, coming from a diverse range of global businesses and industries, including IKEA, Alibaba, the global beer market, MPesa mobile banking, and Canadian car manufacturer Magna. New content on responsible business, illustrated with case studies on the US-Venezuela oil dispute, the Huawei spy accusation, and climate change partnerships between businesses and government agencies. A new emphasis on global value chains, outsourcing and cooperative alliances underpinned by innovation and knowledge creation. The major implications of ongoing changes in the politics of global trade - include Brexit and the US-China trade war. With a wealth of features and resources, this text provides the tools to help you become a successful decision-maker in businesses and governments and lead organisations in your future career.

This book offers an important contribution to the contemporary debate on the role of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in economic development in an increasingly globalizing, knowledge-intensive and alliance-based world economy. Each of the chapters touches upon critical issues now facing the global economy. They also address the growing importance of innovative activities of firms in promoting economic development and industrial restructuring, as well as the role of FDI and cooperative agreements in furthering this goal. Emphasis is placed on the increasingly significant role of national governments in promoting the intellectual capital of their indigenous resources and capabilities, and of inter-firm collaborative alliances. Globalization and technological advances are reconfiguring the ingredients of the competitiveness of firms and nation states. They are emphasizing the increasingly important role of both private and social institutions as determinants of the success of corporations and of the economic development of societies. Covering a range of issues from economic development, alliance capitalism, government policies, regional integration and industrial development, this authoritative book will greatly appeal to academics and economists, especially those interested in international business and management.

In this book Rajneesh Narula examines the interdependence of globalization and technological innovation at two levels: first, between locations, by examining the role of cross-border initiatives in the innovation process; second, between corporate entities, by studying the dynamics of inter-firm R&D collaboration. Examines the international aspect of the interdependence of globalization and technology. Explores the role of cross-border interdependence in the innovation process, as well as interdependence between firms. Reveals an interesting paradox: locations and firms are increasingly interdependent through supranational organisations and the flow of investments, technologies, ideas, and people; but knowledge creation suffers from ‘inertia’ and remains concentrated in a few locations. Draws on a wide variety of data at the firm and national level in the sphere of R&D and technological innovation. Spells out important lessons for both policy makers and managers on industrial policy as well as the organisation of research and development by firms.

In this book Rajneesh Narula examines the interdependence of globalization and technological innovation at two levels: first, between locations, by examining the role of cross-border initiatives in the innovation process; second, between corporate entities, by studying the dynamics of inter-firm R&D collaboration. Examines the international aspect of the interdependence of globalization and technology. Explores the role of cross-border interdependence in the innovation process, as well as interdependence between firms. Reveals an interesting paradox: locations and firms are increasingly interdependent through supranational organisations and the flow of investments, technologies, ideas, and people; but knowledge creation suffers from ‘inertia’ and remains concentrated in a few locations. Draws on a wide variety of data at the firm and national level in the sphere of R&D and technological innovation. Spells out important lessons for both policy makers and managers on industrial policy as well as the organisation of research and development by firms.

This new paperback edition of Foreign Direct Investment and Governments examines the dynamic relationship between foreign direct investment, governments and economic development. The book includes: * an investigation of the catalytic role played by the governments and multinationals in determining national advantages * eleven in-depth national studies of the UK, USA, Japan, New Zealand, India, Mexico, Spain, Sweden, China, Indonesia and Taiwan * analysis of all aspects of the investment development pathForeign Direct Investment and Governments is an excellent source book for students of international business.

This new paperback edition of Foreign Direct Investment and Governments examines the dynamic relationship between foreign direct investment, governments and economic development. The book includes: * an investigation of the catalytic role played by the governments and multinationals in determining national advantages * eleven in-depth national studies of the UK, USA, Japan, New Zealand, India, Mexico, Spain, Sweden, China, Indonesia and Taiwan * analysis of all aspects of the investment development pathForeign Direct Investment and Governments is an excellent source book for students of international business.

Multinational Investment and Economic Structure examines the relationship between industrial development and foreign direct investment (FDI) activities, and the interaction between multinational (MNE) activity and economic structures. It deals with the changing structure of the world economy as a whole, and the dynamics of the relationship between industrial development and the extent of FDI activities across countries. It evaluates the concurrent (and interrelated) evolutionary processes behind economic growth and MNE activity and how these evolutionary forces impact on the economic structure of individual economies in the industrialised world as their economies converge through globalisation.