This is the Open Access edition of Global Focus from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Global Focus has become one of the most authoritative resources for in-depth analysis and updates on international management development. With features, topical reports, thought...

This study examines the adaptation of the Uppsala Model to enhance the management of European Union (EU)-funded projects, particularly focusing on the macro- and micro-foundational elements of the model. The Uppsala Model, originally developed for firm-level internationalization, provides a...

Purpose Distance has been a core concept and issue in international business and management research. While scholars argue that distance through internationalization is increasing costs, distance is also associated with positive implications such as the integration of more diverse knowledge....

Part I: The International Environment for Service Firms -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Services in International Business -- Chapter 2: International Service Business and Globalization -- Chapter 3: Development of International Trade and Investment in Services -- Chapter 4: National Differences in...

This paper aims to study the restructuring and change management of SARHS, which in turn will be accompanied by some complex difficulties and discussions that may include personnel emotion, which must be considered. We will guide SARHS managers by conducting a comprehensive study of most factors...

Will discuss how the German giant Lidl plans to take expansionary steps in a Mexican or Norwegian market to add to its success records in the European and North American markets. Lidl began modestly in 1973 with a small shop that had three members and offers 500 products to 10,500 stores in...

Critical cross-border issues have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially pertaining to security, supply chain, and education, which has led to several new challenges for management. The balance between potential risks and economic benefits has attracted the attention of both industry...

Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: The New Approach -- Chapter 3: The Unity and Diversity of the Global Matrix -- Chapter 4: The Dynamics of the Global Matrix -- Chapter 5: Summary Conclusions (better title needed!).

Transnational Management provides an integrated conceptual framework to guide students and instructors through the challenges facing enterprises operating in today's complex worldwide environment. Through text narrative and cases, the authors skillfully examine the development of strategy,...

"To fill the gaps in theoretical and empirical aspects of the existing international business and management literature, the book addresses several major issues of values in international business in a permanently changing world. The current environmental and geopolitical ever changing...

-- Part I: Introduction. -- Chapter 1: The Management of International Business. -- Chapter 2: Socio-Ethical Issues and International Management. -- Part II: Cultural and Behavioral. -- Chapter 3: International Management and the Cultural Context. -- Chapter 4: International Communication and...

European Journal of International Management (EJIM) is one ofthe leading journals in the field of international business. Despite its leadingstatus, the journal, to date, has not been retrospectively reviewed. Therefore,the aim of this article is to commemorate EJIM’s 15th anniversary with an...

The purpose of this study is to deepen the knowledge of cultural characteristics and classification. This will enable international business people to adapt to their cultures and to the characteristics of a particular business sector in selected countries around the world.This paper is a...

The aim of this study is to develop the knowledge on the characteristics and classification of cultures, which will allow international business representatives to be assigned to their respective types of cultures, and to adapt the characteristics of selected countries in the world some business...

In this study, we resolve a dilemma in the staffing policies of foreign subsidiaries in culturally distant countries---whether to deploy more expatriates from the home country or hire more local employees from the host country's local labor market. To this end, we adopt a novel approach by...

1. The Origins of Early Internationalization -- 2. The Evolution of Early Internationalization: A Systematic Literature Review -- 3. Setting the Boundaries -- 4. Pre-founding, Creation, and Early Internationalization -- 5. Internationalization Patterns and Entry Modes -- 6. Resources,...

"This Encyclopedia presents a wide range of concepts across key themes in the dynamic field of cross-cultural management, including cultural awareness, identity, and diversity. Written by eminent scholars from across the globe, entries include summaries, commentary, and new perspectives on both...

Part 1: Spearheading Innovation -- Hidden Champions: Strategic Logic of Innovation -- Customer-Centric Innovation Marketing for IntelliSens by Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst -- Creating a High Performance Culture for Innovation at Autoneum -- The Next Level of Value Generation: Smart Services for...

What makes international joint ventures successful? Among other key success factors such as strategic fit, material and political-relational incentives, and the cultural compatibility of the joint venture partners, the role of one factor in the successful establishment and management of joint...

"International Business: Perspectives from Developed and Emerging Markets provides students with a balanced perspective on business in a global environment, exploring implications for multinational companies in developed and emerging markets. This is the first text of its kind to emphasize...

"This text integrates business and communication concepts to immerse students in the global communication experiences of business professionals. The authors argue that the essentials of intercultural communication, such as nonverbal communication, conflict, meeting management, interviewing, and...