The Decline of Western Society
The western world is a mess right now. There are massive problems with the global economy, radical polarization is tearing people and societies apart, and it is increasingly harder for an individual to survive in these conditions that are harsher than we have seen in many decades. More than that, mere survival is not enough for many who want to make it to the top despite all this happening around them. Explore what lies behind the problems people in the western countries are facing today, and how to not let these phenomena hinder your life. Whether it is skills, money, fame, or knowledge you want, look no further, and start here.
Introduction to public policy evaluation
The book that we have the honour of submitting to the kind attention of our readers has the following main objectives: - to make our contribution to the scientific debate on the understanding of issues relating to the concepts and evaluation of public policies; - to provide the general public with a tool for explaining and popularising the basic concepts relating to public policies; - to help highlight the need to take account of sectoral specificities when evaluating public policies. Its content reviews the sensitive contours of the public policy issue (i); proposes a conceptual inventory of public innovation policies (ii); examines the singularities of public innovation policies with regard to digital technology (iii); and, discusses the conditions of specific applicability to information technologies of the instruments for evaluating public innovation policies (iiii).
The Application of China's Content Control Rules Over Standard Business Terms in Business to Business Contracts
China has established a uniform set of rules concerning content control of standard business terms, to which both B2B and B2C contracts are subject. How do the Chinese rules for the judicial review of the content of standard business terms, contained in the Chinese Civil Code, apply to B2B contracts? The issue of standard business terms in B2B contracts between Internet platforms and enterprises has received widespread attention in China. Chinese courts have to respond to the question of the validity of B2B contract standard business terms under private law. In this book, the goal of the author is to propose a justifiable and feasible solution for the application of uniform content control rules to B2B contracts. The author aims to analyze the judicial review paths adopted by Chinese judicial rulings on the standard business terms of B2B contracts. On this basis, the author will strike a balance between respecting business freedom and protecting the rights and interests of the contracting party facing standard business terms in the differentiated application of the uniform content control rules.
New Trade Strategy for the World Economy
Originally published in 1969, the studies in tis volume deal with the proposal for a multilateral free trade association initiated by North Atlantic countries in the 1960s. .
Business & Marketing Across Cultures
In an increasingly interconnected and global business environment, it is crucial that businesses recognise how a better understanding of cultural differences can help to foster greater business success. This book will help you to develop essential cross-cultural insights for when business and marketing goes global through a range of frameworks and learning features. The authors explore the roles of culture, communication, language, interactions, decision-making, market entry and business planning when working across geographical regions. They recognise the rich diversity in international markets and local consumer knowledge and marketing practices. Readers are encouraged to engage in cultural self-reflection to help better design and implement business strategies in local markets. Throughout, the book links to the x-culture learning project, which is an experiential multicultural exercise and form of student assessment where collaborative virtual teams are formed and together solve real world international business problems. This is an essential textbook for university and college students of international and cross-cultural marketing as well as international and intercultural business. It will also be of interest to business and marketing practitioners working in global contexts. Julie Anne Lee is a Winthrop Professor in Marketing and the Director of Research and Research Training in the Business School at The University of Western Australia. Jean-Claude Usunier is an Emeritus Professor from the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Vasyl Taras is a Professor in the Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA.
Internationalisation and Strategic Control
This book is a study of the emergence of international business. It will be of interest to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of international business, business history and globalisation.
Genoese Entrepreneurship and the Asiento Slave Trade, 1650-1700
This book reconstructs the hitherto neglected experience of Genoese entrepreneurs in transforming the structures for the trans-imperial and intra-American slave trade to Spanish America. It cuts across the global histories of 17th-century slave trade, early modern capitalism, and empire.
Industrial Unrest in the Ready-Made-Garment Sector in Bangladesh
Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Economics - International Economic Relations, language: English, abstract: The research objectives of this paper are to explore the intersection of labor relations and environmental sustainability in the garment industry and to investigate labor unrest in the garment sector, but instead of simply cataloging the problems faced by workers, this paper chooses to focus on potential solutions. To do this, interviews were conducted with workers, factory owners, and labor advocates to understand the root causes of labor unrest and identify strategies that have been effective in improving working conditions and labor-management relations One of the global industries with the highest labor costs is clothing. Due to the industry's low adoption of technology, it is also the sector in Bangladesh with the highest manpower requirements. More than 4 million people are employed in this sector, which is the foundation of our export-driven economy, according to BSR. Being an integral part of the industry, laborers deserve to get higher consideration from the manufacturers. Unfortunately, the manufacturers can't take their matters into priority: resulting in present unrest. In the RMG industry, labor unrest is the most often discussed topic. The recent confrontations between law enforcement and workers have brought about a significant problem and upset the tranquil environment in the sector. The regions with the biggest disturbances were Ashulia and Tejgaon. Conflicts erupted as a result of worker strikes, and they quickly spread to the other garment zones like an infection. The workers demonstrated on the streets, picketed, lay siege on either the officers or the factory managers of the factories to express their grievances and demand higher wages and better job facilities. Manipulations and exploitations of all sorts must come to an end. Any action, which may disturb the working environment or by any chance should be settled fast b
Dropshipping
You see, i've come to realize that success leaves a trail, and the entrepreneurs that go on to build successful online businesses simply follow the trails left by others who came before them. It's that simple.Regardless of whether you have the knowledge, skills, or not, if you have the discipline to follow a set of rules and principles, you will dramatically increase your chance of being successful in any business venture. The topics featured in this book include: The correct budget you need for start dropshipping business, without losing a pennyHow to find the best niches and the winning products to list on your shopify and online storeHow to set up a payment system and stay away from being scammedThe order fulfillment process in the details. If you won't follow these steps, the entire business will collapseHow to maintain the best supplier relations for the best dealsThe different sales channels for your dropshipping store and how to leverage themIn addition to providing you with the opportunity to make a dime, dropshipping allows you to reap from what the internet can be provide you in terms of marketing tools and online outreach. After reading this book, concepts regarding how to start a dropshipping business through platforms such as shopify and amazon, as well as concepts pertaining to online marketing in general, will feel wholly familiar. Do yourself a favor and download this book right now.
Cultural differences between Germany and China in Corporations. A case study of Bayer AG
Case Study from the year 2021 in the subject Economics - International Economic Relations, grade: 1,0, Cologne University of Applied Sciences, language: English, abstract: This case study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of cultural diversity management, including its epistemology and associated opportunities and risks. The study intends to explore various options for addressing different dimensions of diversity, draw insightful conclusions relevant to corporate entities, and analyze the significance of cultural diversity for companies. Moreover, the study will examine the differences between Chinese and German cultures and their implications for businesses. By accomplishing these objectives, this case study seeks to equip companies with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about managing cultural diversity.
Chinese Business and the Belt and Road Initiative
This book looks at how Chinese companies optimize investment opportunities while implementing the Belt and Road (B&R) Initiative. With first-hand data from host stakeholders and on-ground project managers, this book is a valuable text for policy makers and researchers hoping to understand the policy implications of B&R investments.
Trade Liberalisation and Economic Development in Africa
Offers a rigorous discussion on the impact of trade liberalisation on economic development with a special focus on the African continent. Presents the rationale for trade liberalisation; trade liberalisation frameworks; trade liberalisation economic development nexus; impediments to trade and contemporary issues of international trade.
SoaringME The Ultimate Guide to Successful Corporate Accounting Job Interviewing
Discover the Skills and Techniques that Lead to a More Successful Corporate Accounting Job Interview The strategies in this guide were compiled by successful Headhunter, M.L. Miller, from his extensive experience in interviewing working with hundreds of client companies, from Fortune 100 large corporations to startups, conducting over twenty thousand job interviews and receiving feedback from thousands of hiring managers. As an actual interviewing expert, Miller provides valuable insights that will help you to successfully interview for corporate accounting jobs. This guide contains all of the advice found in SoaringME The Ultimate Guide to Successful Job Interviewing, alongside supplementary insights specifically for those pursuing jobs in corporate accounting. Preparing for your interviews with this guide will not only help you gain knowledge but also boost your confidence. By delivering the information that the interviewer is looking for with confidence, you will increase your chances of receiving job offers. Whether you are just starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, most people do not interview frequently enough to develop or maintain strong interview techniques. SoaringME The Ultimate Guide to Successful Corporate Accounting Job Interviewing will help you regardless of your industry or field. You will learn: - What interviewers are looking for in a candidate.- How to best prepare for behavioral-based interview questions.- Examples of good answers to the most common difficult interview questions.- Advice on Technical Interviews beyond solving the problems.- How to stand out from other candidates.- What to avoid that can cause many job candidates to fail in the interview process.- The best questions to ask during an interview.And much more!Don't leave your future to chance. You are just a click away from making yourself more successful in corporate accounting job interviewing.
Trade Finance
Trade finance will remain an important component of international financial flows. Historically trade finance has tended to be highly vulnerable in times of crises. The global financial crisis in 2008-2009 and particularly the disproportionate drop in trade push the interest of the economists to the issues of trade finance. The market of trade finance proved to be vulnerable to financial shocks. The lower access to secure, proper and cost-effective trade financing can stop the potential for trade to function as a vector of economic growth. The COVID-19 crisis is additionally sharpening the barriers in trade finance and in a number of strategic and important directions from the economic development. The uncertainties as a result from the pandemic provoke greater demand for trade finance products. It is supposed that the effects will be stronger than the consequences following the global financial crisis due to the extensive and deep economic effects of COVID-19.
Occupy Tokyo: Sealds, the Forgotten Movement
Japanese youth, like everywhere else, are trying to build their future despite the crises that are shaking their world, the latest being the triple disaster of Fukushima. Often considered to be more focused on a personal or even hedonistic life, they surprised the media when a student movement took the floor to criticize the Abe government's security and Self-Defense Forces bills in 2015. The so-called SEALDs movement (Student Emergency Action for Liberal Democracy) was formed some time after the Indigenous or Occupy Wall Street movements, but it shares similar concerns. Understanding the SEALDs' experience from the perspective of John Dewey's philosophy allows us to highlight once again the dangers that digital technology poses to individuals, the collective and their values.
The role of marine protected areas in climate change
-PART 1: How marine protected areas adapt and mitigate to climate change PART 2: Marine protected areas in Morocco - the impact of climate change on MPAs In view of the deteriorating state of marine ecosystem and biological resources, the marine protected area (MPA) is proposed as one of several instruments to maintain an effective conservation policy. This instrument has two main objectives: the first is to protect the resources, and the second is to enhance the human activities that exploit these resources. In order to achieve these objectives, several difficulties have been mentioned such as the determination of the location of the MPA, its size, and the degree of protection. Ecological economics with the introduction of bio-economic models has combined biological and economic aspects to determine the impacts of the MPA.
Business Culture Vietnam - Leadership and Collaboration
This book provides a framework and tools, for navigating with cultural intelligence in a Vietnamese business context. The book includes insights and knowledge about motivators and trust drivers, leading to successful partnerships, leadership, collaboration, and great teamwork in Vietnam. To support you in reaching the results you are aiming for, you will find advice from experienced Vietnam expats and a broad range of action strategies, ready to use. Providing a foundation of knowledge and understanding of ways to build fruitful relationships, collaboration, and productivity in a Vietnamese cultural context, the book is intended to serve as a handbook for anyone, who wants to do successful business in Vietnam. Project leaders, business executives at all levels, employees, and students.
Fur Trade Canoe Routes of Canada / Then and Now
Before road or rail, the canoe routes followed by voyageurs formed a transport and supply system crossing a continent and covering more than a million square miles. Veteran wilderness traveller Eric Morse retraces these routes, linking them to modern landmarks and roads, and draws a fascinating picture of the history, economics, and geography of the fur trade. This is a guide book that includes all the elements of historical adventure. The first part sketches the bruising hardships of life on the trail and describes the voyageurs' techniques for handling rapids, portages, and great lakes in the fragile canots de maitre that carried up to four tons. The second part is addressed to the modern voyageur. It traces the original routes and describes them as they exist today. The text is illustrated throughout with maps, photographs, and historical drawings and paintings.
Heritage
This study examines ways in which residents of Canadian cities are affected by increases in petroleum prices. The authors apply economic models of residential and industrial location to determine the response of individuals and firms to higher oil prices in the short run and the long run. The short run effects include conservation of higher price petroleum products and reduction in other expenditures; the long run effects include movement closer to employment centres, changes in urban densities, rents, and house prices, and the substitution of other forms of transit. The implications for municipal zoning, the provision of parks, the location of schools and other public facilities, and plans for road building and expressways are also considered.
Heritage
This study investigates how an increase in the price of petroleum and natural gas would alter commodity prices in Ontario, and then estimates the effects on production and employment. A 100 per cent increase in energy prices is assumed. Using the Ontario input-output table it is found that commodity price increases would be relatively small, on average 2.7 per cent over-all and less than 1.6 per cent in basic manufacturing. However, using Cobb-Douglas utility functions it is also calculated that the Ontario labour force would suffer an employment reduction of 2 to 4 per cent. Economic policy alternatives open to Ontario are then considered. Subsidies to offset commodity price increases would be very expensive and difficult to administer. Retaliatory measures, such as a change in the Ontario Corporate Income Tax, would be inefficient. It is concluded that from Ontario's point of view, the best economic policy would be to attempt to ensure that petroleum and natural gas prices remain uniform throughout Canada.
Doing Business in South Asia
This concise textbook comprises selected case studies on the strategic challenges and opportunities faced by real-world organizations operating in South Asia. The collection includes 15 short case studies from across the region, allowing easy comprehension and class discussion, and covers strategic management, localization strategies, strategic challenges, emerging global brands, digital transformation, sustainability, inclusive business, and economic development. Each case has corresponding reflective questions, references, and further reading and activities, making this a perfect comprehensive guide to help students understand and apply concepts to real-world situations. Providing a solid understanding of the South Asian business environment, this is ideal recommended reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students studying South Asian and International Business, Strategic Management, Emerging Markets, and Global Entrepreneurship. Online, instructors will find complementary teaching notes to support learning.
Handbook of Research on Cross-culture Business and Management
As organizations and businesses continue to expand in the cross-border and multicultural markets, culture needs to be taken into consideration. At present, culture introduces significant changes in the core assumptions of business practices and skill expectations. Gaining cross-cultural compatibility is now a serious concern for businesses and organizations. Appreciating the overall view of cross-cultural business environment, 'Handbook of Research on Cross-culture Business and Management' is a significant attempt to contribute a piece of knowledge on different aspects of cross-cultural business and management, facilitating practitioners and academicians to explore different cross-cultural business practices and develop competencies. This book will be a unique source for cross-cultural business and management practices, helping people of both industry and academia to understand the cross-cultural business environment and improve management practices.
Strategies for Chinese Enterprises Going Global
This book carries out comprehensive research on the underlying problems regarding the globalization of Chinese enterprises. It also proposes practical solutions for dealing with difficulties in the legal sphere, legislation, international talent development, and financing solutions for Chinese firms going global. In light of the great opportunities and space for outbound investment, this book also provides insights on how to push forward the Belt and Road Initiative. The insights herein help readers understand the basic state of Chinese enterprises in overseas development and has important reference value for enterprises looking to gain a better understanding of foreign investment strategies, make the most of opportunities and challenges and promote their development at a higher level.
Cross-Cultural Management
This timely textbook is contemporary and comprehensive in its coverage of Cross-Cultural Management. Its unique approach fosters a multi-paradigmatic mindset among readers, embraces problem-based and experiential learning, and acknowledges the many diverse identities of cross-cultural managers. An opening case study brings each chapter to life, and readers are invited to complete a variety of activities before revisiting the opening case and completing a closing activity that introduces the next area of learning.
Company Politics
In the wake of the Seven Years' War and the consolidation of British power on the subcontinent, the French monarchy chartered a new East India Company. The Nouvelle Compagnie des Indes was an attempt to maintain French diplomatic and financial credit among European rivals and trading partners within a region integral to the broader imperial economy. Reimagining French power as subsisting through an informal empire of trade, instead of a territorial empire of conquest, officials and intellectuals sought to remake the trading company as a private, "purely commercial" actor, rather than a sovereign company-state. Company Politics offers a new interpretation of political economy, imperialism, and the history of the corporation during the late Old Regime and the French Revolution. Despite its reputation for speculation, corruption, and scandal, Elizabeth Cross argues that the "New Company" emerged from the unique circumstances France faced in India as a weakened imperial power vis ? vis the expanding British East India Company. Seeking to control the Company for their own purposes, French government officials, theorists, and private financial actors clashed over differing notions of political economy, debt, and imperial power for Europe and the Indian Ocean world. In doing so, they envisioned new alignments between state and market, challenged the legitimacy of the Old Regime's economic and imperial policies, and sought to revolutionize the underlying corporation itself through progressive demands of corporate self-governance. Thus, the New Company should be seen as an innovative capitalist actor in its own right, not a mere derivative of its Anglo-Dutch competitors. A valuable contribution to scholarship on capitalism, empire, and globalization, Company Politics uses the Company's history to present the Revolutionary Era as one of dynamic economic ideologies, practices, and experimentation, rather than only one of crisis and decline.
Television in the Streaming Era
This ground-breaking study explores transformations in the TV industry under the impact of globalizing forces and digital technologies. Chalaby investigates the making of a digital value chain and the distinct value-adding segments which form the new video ecosystem. He provides a full account of the industry's global shift from the development of TV formats and transnational networks to the emergence of tech giants and streaming platforms. The author takes a deep dive into the infrastructure (communication satellites, subsea cable networks, data centres) and technology (cloud computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence) underpinning this ecosystem through the prism of global value chain theory. The book combines empirical data garnered over 20 years of researching the industry and offers unique insights from television and tech executives.
Pioneers, Hidden Champions, Changemakers, and Underdogs
An insider's view of China's under-the-radar, globally competitive innovators. Chinese innovators are making their mark globally. Not only do such giants as Alibaba and Huawei continue to thrive and grow through innovation, thousands of younger Chinese entrepreneurs are poised to enter the global marketplace. In this book, Mark Greeven, George Yip, and Wei Wei offer an insider's view of China's under-the-radar, globally competitive innovators. The authors, all experts on Chinese innovation, distinguish four types of innovators in China: pioneers, large companies that are globally known; hidden champions, midsize enterprises that are market leaders in their niches; underdogs, technology-driven ventures with significant intellectual property; and changemakers, newer firms characterized by digital disruption, exponential growth, and cross-industry innovations. They investigate what kinds of innovations these companies develop (product, process, or business model), their competitive strategies, and key drivers of innovation. They identify six typical ways Chinese entrepreneurs innovate, including swarm innovation (collectively pursuing opportunities) and rapid centralized decision making. Finally, they look at how Chinese innovators are going global, whether building R&D networks internationally or exporting disruptive business models. The book includes many examples of Chinese innovators and innovations, drawn from a range of companies--from pioneers to changemakers--including Alibaba, Haier, Hikvision, Malong Technology, Weihua Solar, Mobike, and Cheetah Mobile. Greeven, Yip, and Wei offer an essential guide to what makes China a heavyweight competitor in the global marketplace.
Television in the Streaming Era
This ground-breaking study explores transformations in the TV industry under the impact of globalizing forces and digital technologies. Chalaby investigates the making of a digital value chain and the distinct value-adding segments which form the new video ecosystem. He provides a full account of the industry's global shift from the development of TV formats and transnational networks to the emergence of tech giants and streaming platforms. The author takes a deep dive into the infrastructure (communication satellites, subsea cable networks, data centres) and technology (cloud computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence) underpinning this ecosystem through the prism of global value chain theory. The book combines empirical data garnered over 20 years of researching the industry and offers unique insights from television and tech executives.
History of Innovative Entrepreneurs in Japan
This is the first Open Access book introducing more than 20 of Japan's leading innovative entrepreneurs from the 17th century to the present. The author outlines the innovative business models created by entrepreneurs including SoftBank's Masayoshi Son, Fast Retailing (Uniqlo)'s Yanai Tadashi, Honda's Soichiro Honda, Sony's Akio Morita, Panasonic's Konosuke Matsushita, and Toyota's Kiichiro Toyoda, as well as their predecessors including Takatoshi Mitsui of Mitsui Zaibatsu, Shibusawa Eiichi of Daiichi Bank. While introducing the innovators, the author also raises three broader questions: 1. Why did Japan industrialize earlier than any other country outside Europe and the United States? 2. Why was Japan able to realize unsurpassed economic growth between the 1910s and the 1980s? 3. Why has Japan's economy stagnated for more than 30 years since the 1990s? Drawing upon analytical concepts including Schumpeter's breakthrough innovation, Kirzner's incremental innovation, and Christensen's disruptive innovation, the author contends that Japan's successes were based on unique and systematic breakthrough innovation and an accumulation of incremental innovation, while it later fell victim to a combination of breakthrough innovation from advanced countries and disruptive innovation by developing nations.
Investment In The Capital City Of The Nusantara
The development of commercial sectors such as shopping centers, entertainment, and mixed-use areas for residential, hospitality and office buildings has been prepared. Not only that, for essential sectors such as education and health, energy and telecommunications have also been prepared. The IKN Authority has also prepared various kinds of cooperation schemes according to the tastes and scale of business actors. Some of the schemes prepared such as direct investment, asset utilization cooperation, Government and Business Entity cooperation schemes (KPBU), and other schemes have been designed. world standard there are five criteria, namely green, smart, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. This socialization is the first step in preparation for the market sounding event planned to be held by President Joko Widodo in early September 2022. "Market sounding will begin in tandem with infrastructure work which includes land consolidation, land clearing and logistics access which will be prepared immediately, so that by 2023 infrastructure development and core buildings will be in full scale.
Effective Cost Cutting in Asia
The days of cheap raw materials and energy sources are gone. Suppliers will demand price increases due to the rising costs of energy and materials. This book describes how your purchasing department is able to gain (more) profit for your company and includes new ideas for successful purchasing and supplier development in Asia. The author discusses how to reduce costs in productive (BOM) and non-productive materials (NPMs) and how to calculate product and tool costs. As well, the book shows ways to negotiate your results with your suppliers in Asia and build an effective system of supplier relationship management.
West African integration from pre-colonial times to independence
In a world marked by the new world order, Africa must unite to resist in a world where scientific progress dictates the laws.Africa and West Africa in particular has always been dominated by the West and the Middle East. Thus, even if Africa has regained its independence, it is slow to regain its economic and political independence.During the great West African empires, the African kings had integrated all the vassal states on the economic, social, political, linguistic and cultural levels.During the colonization of West Africa, the colonial powers also tried to integrate all the colonies politically, culturally, economically and socially.After independence, the African states tried to integrate all the newly decolonized countries in the form of economic, social, political and cultural integration.
From Cloud Computing to Metaverse
The creation of the computer might have intrigued many brilliant minds to work on understanding its foundation of establishment. It has inspired for more ideas and solutions to be adapted to many aspects of life and industrial needs. The aim of producing this book is to initiate the spirit of gathering previous writings by the author on the topic of contemporary computing. This is to be referred to the changes and shifts that have happened over the years in the perspectives of research and technological studies that have been done. The book started its topic theme by choosing the area of cloud computing as the opening deliberation. The second part of this book deliberates on big data. When technology discovers methods to store data by using the Cloud and pervasive computing, the new era of big data makes its wave. The third part of this book is about Machine Learning. This section highlights the transformation of computing essentials, and its generic data repository policies to suit the next method of computing automation. The fourth part of this book is discussing on digital technology.
Development Practice of Digital Business Environment in China
Innovation from Emerging Markets
In recent years, emerging markets have come to represent the largest share of global GDP and have made gains in economic development and political influence. In turn, emerging market companies have taken on a new level of importance in driving innovation, local development and global competition. Advancing an integrative view that captures the diversity of innovation among companies in emerging markets, this book highlights the rapid evolution of emerging markets from imitators to innovation leaders. Building upon research conducted by the Emerging Multinational Research Network (EMRN) in collaboration with several universities in North and South America, Europe and China, this rich and expansive collection includes studies of innovation in regions yet to receive focused analysis in the field. The authors also re-examine dominant theories of innovation and capability creation based on a broad range of case studies and research insights. Offering a taxonomy of emerging market innovations, this collection reveals the unique drivers, types, and outcomes of innovation in emerging markets.
The New Tech Titans of China
Featuring detailed profiles of the Chinese tech companies making waves, the tech sectors that matter most in China's grab for superpower status, and forward-looking insights into the next decade of China's evolving tech dominance-including breakthroughs in AI, blockchain, and quantum computing. The rise of China's tech giants and the intensifying global competition from this sector is far from over. As geopolitical tensions rise and Western nations reassess their dependence on Chinese technologies, the landscape is growing more complex-and more urgent. From generative AI and digital currencies to the global reach of platforms like TikTok and Temu, China's influence continues to expand, often in defiance of growing regulatory pushback. Tech Titans of China remains the go-to guide for those seeking to understand China's sweeping tech ambitions, the powerful companies behind them, and the bold strategies they're deploying-from chip self-sufficiency and surveillance tech to AI leadership and green innovation. Rebecca Fannin, a leading expert on the Chinese tech sector, is an internationally recognized journalist, author, and speaker. Through her company, Silicon Dragon, Fannin continues to host global forums and connect business leaders, venture capitalists, startup founders, and others navigating the impact of China's rapidly shifting tech landscape and its increasingly contested place in the global economy.
Clashing Views in Drugs and Society
This second edition of Management of International Institutions and NGOs covers all key topics in global governance from a unique management perspective. It analyzes the management challenges associated with international cooperation rather than the more commonly explored political or economic lenses. This text is structured to enable students to connect theory with practice, beginning with the main management frameworks developed in the context of corporate and national public/nonprofit organizations and adapting them to the specificity of international institutions and international non-governmental organizations. This leads to the identification of a "tailored" approach to international organization management based on their institutional and operational settings, stakeholder groups, core business, staff profiles, and financial arrangements. The authors then connect this theory with practice by linking frameworks to several case studies and best practices of organizations currently experimenting with management systems and tools, with case studies including the World Bank and the Gates Foundation. This edition has been extensively revised and updated, with an expanded conceptual framework inclusive of systemic theories of organization, new cases throughout, and new chapters on leadership, supply chain and operations, and human-centered digitization. This comprehensive textbook is a must-own resource for students and academics involved with studying and working with international organizations.
Dropshipping
Are you ready to build a profitable online business? This comprehensive e-commerce educational book is the ultimate guide to finding and sourcing products, setting up your store, and marketing to customers. From identifying a profitable niche to managing and growing your business, you'll find everything you need to know to succeed in the e-commerce world.Inside, you'll discover proven strategies and tactics for finding and sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, setting up a store that converts, and marketing to customers. You'll also learn how to manage and grow your business, including fulfilling orders, handling customer service, and expanding your product line. Here is a preview of what is covered: how to instantly start your own dropshipping business how to open your own store in a matter of minutes how to identify the most lucrative niche markets learn how to choose the best products that fetch a good price how to access hundreds of products without investing in inventoryThis book covers the topic of dropshipping and will teach you everything you need to know about building a successful dropshipping business. You will learn how the dropshipping order fulfillment process works, how to find the perfect niche and products for your dropshipping store and how to find suppliers for your dropshipping business. You will also learn how to set up your store and everything you need to run and scale your dropshipping business.
African Special Economic Zones
This book evaluates African Special Economic Zones from the perspective of learning from China's experiences with such Zones and the impact of Chinese policy and investment on African Zones. Utilising case studies of perceived successful Special Economic Zones in China, the book proposes the Chinese Model of Special Economic Zones as an evaluation and benchmarking tool against which African Special Economic Zones are considered. Applying several case studies on African Special Economic Zones, the book then details the competitiveness of African Special Economic Zones with a specific focus on attracting Chinese investors to these Zones. The economic, social and environmental impact of these zones are appraised. African Nations' efforts, or lack thereof, to enable successful Special Economic Zones are critically analysed. Finally, Special Economic Zones in Africa are compared against the Chinese Model; and an African Model of Special Economic Zones is proposed. Recommendations are presented to both African Nations' leadership and Chinese policymakers and investors as to how these Zones can be improved to enhance competitiveness and the attainment of the Zones' sustainable development objectives.
Business Groups and Strategic Coopetition
Business Groups and Strategic Coopetition sheds lights on the poorly recognised problem of intra-organisational relationships within business groups by adopting the coopetition lens.
Leadership is more.
Why, what for, how come? Who never asks, stays dumb! Every Sesame Street viewer knows that. And what織s good for children can only benefit grownups. Which is why we have written down in this book our answers to the 27 most frequently asked questions put to us by leaders. Questions we have gleaned from our 20+ years of consulting activities throughout Europe. Leadership goes far beyond developing and implementing a strategy; is much more than learning models, instruments or techniques for leading your people. Truly remarkable, professional leadership encompasses a broad spectrum of subject matter - from distribution and sales to communication and education 4.0. But what do air pumps and a well-trained gluteus maximus have to do with quality leadership? And just how can you save the day? This book holds the answers to your questions!
