Framed around central themes of risk, responsibility and sustainability, this textbook uses a practice-oriented approach to explore how global businesses are navigating disruptive innovations, responding to evolving regulations, adapting to climate change and developing strategies to enhance growth, sustainability and competitiveness.
Key features include:
• Case studies covering businesses of all sizes, from small firms to multinational corporations, across industries and countries;
• Annotated further readings and guidance at the end of each chapter;
• Access to a web-based instructor’s guide and supplementary teaching materials.
Designed to spark debate and encourage discussion, this book equips students with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate the complexities of today’s international business landscape.
Table of Content
Preface
1. International Business as Responsible Business and the new Geo-economy
2. The Geo-economy, Responsible International Business and the State
3. Technology, Responsibility and the New Geo-economy
4. Creating Value Responsibly? Alternative and Circular Values
5. Business Models, Responsibility, and Alternative Approaches to Monetarising Value
6. International Business Theory and Responsible Business Practices
7. Localization, Responsibility and the Practice of Embeddedness
8. Services versus Manufacturing and Responsible Business
9. Responsible Business and Global Value Chains
10. Responsible International Business
About the author
James Blackmore-Wright is Assistant Professor of Strategy and Leadership and Programme Director of the Executive MBA programme at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham.