CHAPTER 1 Globalization and Worldwide DeandUe velopments
Objectives of the Chapter
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Introduction
Globalization and Internationalization
Globalization,Antiglobalization,and Global Pressures
Global and Regional Integration
Trends in Internatmhal Investment and Trade
Economic Performance and Issues of the Major
Regions
NORTH America
South America
Europe
Asia
Other Developing and Emerging Countries
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Summary of Key Points
KeyTerms
Review and Discussion Questions
Answers to the In-Chapter Quiz
Internet Exercise:Franchise Opportunities at McDonald‘s
In the International Spotlight:India
You Be the International Management Consultant
Here Comes the Competition
CHAPTER 2 Strategy Formulation and Imple mentation
objECTIVEA of the Chapter
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Strategic Management
The Growing Needfb,Strateg@Management
Benefits ofStrategic Plannin
Approaches to Formulating and Implementing Strategy
Global vs Regional Strategies
thee Basic Steps in Formulating Strategy
Environmental Scannin
Internal Resource Analysis
Goal Settingfor Strategy Formulation
Strategy Implementation
Location Considerations for Implementation
The Role of the FunctionalAreas in Implementation
Specialized Strategies
Strategies for Emerging Markets
Entrepreneurial Strategy and New Ventures
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Summary of Key Points
KeyTerms
Review and Discussion Questions
Intemet Exercise:Dropping In on Dell Computer
In the International Spotlight:Poland
You Be the International Management Consultant:Go East,YOUng People,Go East
CHAPTER 3 Entry strategies and organizational stuctures
CHAPTER 4 Managing political risk,government relations,and alliances
CHAPTER 5 Management decision and control
Endotes
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