Cases in the Environment of Business International Perspectives [Paperback]

Cases in the Environment of Business offers an outstanding collection of relevant, classroom-tested cases.  In discussing the cases, students will participate in managerial decisions in an international context.  Most cases deal with a variety of environmental forces, but generally a single set of forces plays a predominant role. Cases in the Environment of Business offers an outstanding collection of relevant, classroom-tested cases.  In discussing the cases, students will participate in managerial decisions in an international context.  Most cases deal with a variety of environmental forces, but generally a single set of forces plays a predominant role.  Conklin has compiled an excellent selection from the case library of the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, the worlds second-largest collection of business cases written by professors. . . . Cases are clearly written with tables, graphs, income statements, balance sheets, and suggested readings within most cases. . . . Highly recommended. The highlight of the book is its diversity and breadth. The cases are chosen from a variety of industries . . . The key differentiating features of this book are the holistic perspective that it provides on the business environment and the different country contexts that it presents. Introduction to the Ivey Casebook Series - Paul W. Beamish
Preface
Introduction
1. The Dependence of Profitability on Industry Structure
Samsung and the Theme Park Industry in Korea
PharmaPlus in Hungary
Singapore International Air Lines: Preparing for Turbulence Ahead
Swatch and the Global Watch Industry
Whirlpool Corporation's Global Strategy
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.: Dominating Global Retailing
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