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GLOBAL 4, 4th Edition

Mike Peng

  • Copyright 2018
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GLOBAL 4 4th Edition by Mike Peng
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Through ongoing research into students’ workflows and preferences, GLOBAL from 4LTR Press combines an easy-reference, paperback textbook with Chapter Review Cards, and an innovative experience – all at an affordable price.With the intuitive StudyBits™ functionality, students study more effectively and can visually monitor their own progress. Coupled with straightforward course management, assessment, and analytics for instructors, GLOBAL engages students of all generations and learning styles, and integrates seamlessly into your Global Business Course. GLOBAL4 features all-new animated PengAtlas maps, cutting-edge examples, and chapter introduction videos.

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Meet the Authors

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Mike Peng

Mike W. Peng is the Jindal Chair of Global Business Strategy at the Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. He is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Award winner and a Fellow of the Academy of International Business (AIB) and Asia Academy of Management (AAOM). Dr Peng holds a bachelor’s degree from Winona State University, Minnesota, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Washington, Seattle. Truly global in scope, Dr Peng’s research has investigated firm strategies in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, and North and South America. With more than 160 published articles and five books, he is one of the most prolific and influential scholars in global business. Used in over 40 countries, his textbooks are worldwide market leaders that have been translated into Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish. He is one of only 101 scholars in economics and business listed among Highly Cited Researchers (based on Web of Science citations) in 2020 and has been on this distinguished list every year since 2014. Dr Peng has served on the editorial boards of AMJ, AMP, AMR, GSJ, JIBS, JMS, JWB, and SMJ; and served one term as Editor-in-Chief of the APJM. In recognition of his contributions, APJM named its best paper award the Mike Peng Best Paper Award. He has guest-edited special issues for JIBS and JMS, co-chaired an AIB/JIBS Frontiers conference in San Diego (2006) and chaired the Richard Farmer Best Dissertation Award Committee for the Washington conference (2012). He served as program chair for the biennial conference in Bali, Indonesia (2019), and is currently Vice President of AAOM.

What's New

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  • With the unique StudyBits™ functionality, students easily collect notes and create StudyBits™ from interactive content to collect what’s important. And intuitive tagging and filtering options helps students maximize their study efforts as they make flashcards, take practice quizzes, view related content, and track their progress all in one place!

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  • Every 4LTR Press solution comes complete with an engaging print textbook, tear-out review cards, an interactive digital solution, which offers study tools and the full text narrative, all delivered and influenced by a deep understanding of student’s workflow and learning styles. Available as print with online, print only, or online only, students have their choice of format all at the same affordable price.
  • Shorter, comprehensive chapters in a modern design present content in a more engaging and accessible format that increases the number of students who read the chapter without minimizing coverage for your course.
  • Tear-Out Review Cards at the back of the Student Editions provide students a portable study tool containing all of the pertinent information for class and test preparation.

Table of Contents

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PART I: LAYING FOUNDATIONS.
1. Globalizing Business.
2. Understanding Politics, Laws, & Economics.
3. Emphasizing Cultures, Ethics, & Norms.
4. Leveraging Resources & Capabilities.
PART II: ACQUIRING TOOLS.
5. Trading Internationally.
6. Investing Abroad Directly.
7. Dealing with Foreign Exchange.
8. Capitalizing on Global & Regional Integration.
PART III: MANAGING AROUND THE WORLD.
9. Growing & Internationalizing the Entrepreneurial Firm.
10. Entering Foreign Markets.
11. Making Alliances & Acquisitions Work.
12. Strategizing, Structuring, & Learning Around the World.
PART IV: BUILDING FUNCTIONAL EXCELLENCE
13. Managing Human Resources Globally.
14. Competing on Marketing & Supply Chain Management
15. Managing Corporate Social Responsibility Globally.

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This Cengage solution can be seamlessly integrated into most Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Canvas, Moodle, and more) but does require a different ISBN for access codes. Please work with your Cengage Learning Consultant to ensure the proper course set up and ordering information. For additional information, please visit the LMS Integration site.

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ISBN: 9780357645246
MindTap for Peng's, GLOBAL, 4th Edition is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course—to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You. MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics, and add your own material or notes in the ebook.