Yongsun Paik

This textbook is designed to help students recognize and analyze key issues in global business by bridging theory with real world applications. Divided into three parts, it explores critical aspects of global business, introducing readers to relevant topics, and examining core concepts and their applications through about 40 case studies. Since the first edition was published in 2017, the global business landscape has undergone profound transformations, reshaping how companies operate, compete, and innovate. This new edition incorporates critical developments in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide leaders with a comprehensive understanding of today’s global business environment. New and updated case studies illustrate the magnitude and complexity of global business, highlighting the roles of various stakeholders. In addition to insights on emerging markets, this edition sheds a new light on reglobalization, economic nationalism and geopolitical tensions, technological innovation and digital transformation, and sustainability, enabling readers to stay informed about ever-evolving trends. By demonstrating how theories and concepts work in real-world business settings, this book provides readers with the essential tools to analyze and respond to global business challenges effectively. Undergraduate students looking for an introduction to international business and graduate students looking to apply their knowledge will find Global Business stimulating, since it demonstrates how theories and concepts work in real-world business settings.

This textbook is designed to help students recognize and analyze key issues in global business by bridging theory with real world applications. Divided into three parts, it explores critical aspects of global business, introducing readers to relevant topics, and examining core concepts and their applications through about 40 case studies. Since the first edition was published in 2017, the global business landscape has undergone profound transformations, reshaping how companies operate, compete, and innovate. This new edition incorporates critical developments in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide leaders with a comprehensive understanding of today’s global business environment. New and updated case studies illustrate the magnitude and complexity of global business, highlighting the roles of various stakeholders. In addition to insights on emerging markets, this edition sheds a new light on reglobalization, economic nationalism and geopolitical tensions, technological innovation and digital transformation, and sustainability, enabling readers to stay informed about ever-evolving trends. By demonstrating how theories and concepts work in real-world business settings, this book provides readers with the essential tools to analyze and respond to global business challenges effectively. Undergraduate students looking for an introduction to international business and graduate students looking to apply their knowledge will find Global Business stimulating, since it demonstrates how theories and concepts work in real-world business settings.

This textbook is designed to help students understand the key issues of global business by connecting theory with reality. Divided into three parts, it covers critical issues of international business, introducing readers to topics they will connect with, and discussing core concepts. With a user-friendly pedagogy and a host of helpful visuals, the authors offer a practitioner’s perspective on global business knowledge, examining familiar theory on trade, direct investment, and political environment alongside fresh topics, like geopolitical conflicts, emerging markets, and sustainability. Over sixty case studies are included to illustrate the magnitude and complexity of global business involving different stakeholders. Undergraduate students looking for an introduction to international business and graduate students looking to apply their knowledge will find Global Business stimulating, since it demonstrates how theories and concepts work in real-world business settings.

This textbook is designed to help students understand the key issues of global business by connecting theory with reality. Divided into three parts, it covers critical issues of international business, introducing readers to topics they will connect with, and discussing core concepts. With a user-friendly pedagogy and a host of helpful visuals, the authors offer a practitioner’s perspective on global business knowledge, examining familiar theory on trade, direct investment, and political environment alongside fresh topics, like geopolitical conflicts, emerging markets, and sustainability. Over sixty case studies are included to illustrate the magnitude and complexity of global business involving different stakeholders. Undergraduate students looking for an introduction to international business and graduate students looking to apply their knowledge will find Global Business stimulating, since it demonstrates how theories and concepts work in real-world business settings.

Managing a Global Workforce examines important human resource management issues and practices in today’s global marketplace, helping current and future managers and leaders, regardless of nationality, in making effective human talent management decisions for optimal organizational performance. This fourth edition includes significant updates to reflect recent global developments affecting the management of global HRM, including the following: • The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on new work expectations/arrangements;• The Great Resignation;• AI and automation;• Managing diversity, equity, and inclusion;• Climate change;• Emerging economies; and• CSR/ethics/sustainabilityThe new edition also includes several new opening and closing brief cases to promote applied reflection and discussion, as well as updated references to important research. With its practical, real-world emphasis, including frequent use of current examples, the text also serves as a useful resource for guiding the global workforce management and decision-making of current and future general managers and human resource practitioners. This book is essential reading for general graduate and undergraduate business students, as well as those in specialty programs in International Business and Human Resources.

Managing a Global Workforce examines important human resource management issues and practices in today’s global marketplace, helping current and future managers and leaders, regardless of nationality, in making effective human talent management decisions for optimal organizational performance. This fourth edition includes significant updates to reflect recent global developments affecting the management of global HRM, including the following: • The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on new work expectations/arrangements;• The Great Resignation;• AI and automation;• Managing diversity, equity, and inclusion;• Climate change;• Emerging economies; and• CSR/ethics/sustainabilityThe new edition also includes several new opening and closing brief cases to promote applied reflection and discussion, as well as updated references to important research. With its practical, real-world emphasis, including frequent use of current examples, the text also serves as a useful resource for guiding the global workforce management and decision-making of current and future general managers and human resource practitioners. This book is essential reading for general graduate and undergraduate business students, as well as those in specialty programs in International Business and Human Resources.