Fundamentals of Global Business
Theories | History | Business models | Environments | Global operations

CONTENT

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Jarzemskis, A. (2023), Fundamentals of Global Business, https://fundamentals-of-global-business.com

Part A. Theories and history of international economics and business

Chapter A.1  – Theories of international economics

Chapter A.2 – History and trends of business globalisation

Part B. Models of doing business internationally

Chapter B.3  – International trade and export-based development

  • Economic Rationale behind International Trade
  • Pros and Cons of International Trade
  • State Regulation and Freedom of International Trade
  • Tariff and Non-Tariff Restrictions on International Trade
  • International Dumping and Cartels
  • Protectionism
  • Stages of Trade Liberalisation

Chapter B.4 – Franchises and intellectual property-based businesses

  • Product of Intellectual Property
  • Licencing
  • Patents
  • International Franchising
  • Franchisor Pros and Cons
  • Franchisee Pros and Cons
  • Cost of Buying Franchise

Chapter B.5 – Vertical and horizontal alliances and mergers

  • Nature of Collaborative Agreements and Alliancing
  • Variety of Alliances by Partnership Direction and Equity
  • Vertical Alliances
  • Horizontal Alliances
  • Equity Alliances
  • Non-Equity Alliances
  • Key Benefits and Reasons of Alliancing
  • Diversity Alliance by Purpose
  • Durability and Sustainability of Alliances

Chapter B.6 – Foreign direct investments

  • Foreign Resource Movements
  • Foreign Direct Investments
  • Foreign Portfolio Investments
  • Management Issues in Foreign Investments
  • Pros and Cons for Foreign Investor
  • Pros and Cons for Accepting Country Perspective
  • Investment Attraction Incentives
  • Free Economic Zones, Green and Brown Field Investments
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

Chapter B.7 – Comparison and selection of business model

  • Summary of Business Models for Business Internationalisation
  • Comparison of Proc and Cons for Each Business Model
  • Aspects Important for Selection of Business Model

Part C. Diversity of business environments

Chapter C.8  – Political, legal and economic environments for business doing

  • Variety of political models in different countries
  • Legal systems principles and differences
  • Attributes of national economics

Chapter C.9 – Theories and elements of cultural environment

  • Culture and behaviour relations
  • Cultural dimensions
  • Cultural clusters impact on business
  • Cross cultural communication in global business

Chapter C.10 – Leadership and work in global environment

  • Diversity in employment, motivation and salaries
  • Differences in managements styles

Chapter C.11 – Organisational environment

  • Variety of ownership and structures of organisations
  • Negotiation models across cultures

Part D. Global operations and logistics

Chapter D.12  – Logistics competitiveness

Chapter D.13 –  Global supply chains and distribution networks

  • Global network of materials supply and commodities  networks
  • Hub and spoke concept in physical supply and distribution
  • Terminals and warehouses in international business Location

Chapter D.14 – Physical handling of products

  • Attributes of international packaging and transporting units
  • Modes of international transportation and infrastructures
  • Terminals and warehouses in international operations

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Dr. Andrius Jarzemskis

The author has been teaching at several universities since 2005. 40+ scientific publications, 10+ international research projects.

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