Global Business - Hardcover

Scarlett, Robert H.; Koslow J.D. Ph.D., Lawrence E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0884157539 ISBN 13: 9780884157533

Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

In today's world, more and more businesses are taking steps toward globalization, and companies must work to remain competitive. 'Global Business' will help every business professional understand how all the components fit together to create a truly global business.

This quick-reference guide organizes an avalanche of information into 308 easily understood concepts that address many important issues, including how to:

* determine your readiness for global expansion
* gain upper management commitment to your international plan
* import under customs laws
* recognize scams and fraudulent transactions
* introduce products into new markets
* select employees for overseas assignments
* manage international legal affairs
* improve distributor performance
* maintain a franchise relationship

Other subjects include tips on how to do business in various countries and how to deal with regulations and guidelines specific to each nation. 'Global Business' is a must-read for understanding the advantages and pitfalls of expanding a business to a worldwide level.

About this title

About the Author:

Lawrence E. Koslow, J.D., Ph.D. has worked in the international division of two Fortune 500 companies and was vice-president and chair of the International Practice Group of the Frederickson & Byron law firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has recently formed The Global Connection (GBC), an international consulting firm. Koslow is the author of numerous books, articles, and papers, including the book Business Abroad: A 10-Step Guide to International Business Transactions. Robert H. Scarlett has served as chairman of the board of directors for Durex Products in Luck, Wisconsin, for the past 13 years. From 1989 to 1994, he was president of Durex's international subsidiary. Scarlett is currently a member of the President's Council for ACCION International, and CEO for Colton Consolidated, LLC, as well as a principal in The Global Business Connection with co-author Lawrence E. Koslow.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0884157539
• ISBN 13: 9780884157533
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 360