International Entrepreneurship

Chapter 1: Importance of International Entrepreneurship Profile: RidingO Chapter Objectives Introduction International Versus Domestic Entrepreneurship Motivations to Go Global Traits of an International Entrepreneur The Importance of Global Business Summary Chapter 2: Globalization and the International Environment Profile: Virgin Australia Airlines Chapter Objectives Introduction Strategic Effects of Going Global Strategic Issues Important Considerations Summary Chapter 3: Cultures and International Entrepreneurship Profile: Miyako Hotels & Resorts Chapter Objectives Introduction Nature of Culture Seven Cultural Determinants Summary Chapter 4: The Global Monetary System Profile: MTN Chapter Objectives Introduction Foreign Exchange Aspects of the Foreign Exchange Market Nature of the Foreign Exchange Market Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuations The Global Capital Market Balance of Payments Role of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Trade Financing Summary Chapter 5: Selecting International Business Opportunities Profile: YPlan Chapter Objectives Introduction Foreign Market Selection Model Developing Foreign Market Indicators Primary Versus Secondary Foreign Market Data Sources of Country Market Data Competitive Positioning International Competitive Information Summary Chapter 6: Developing the Global Business Plan Profile: Aentropico Chapter Objectives Introduction Opportunity Assessment Plan Purpose of a Global Business Plan Summary Chapter 7: International Legal Concerns Profile: Spotify Chapter Objectives Introduction Political Activity Political Risk Legal Considerations and Regulations Intellectual Property and Organizational Form Patents Trademarks Copyright Trade Secrets Licensing Contracts Business Ethics in a Global Setting Summary Chapter 8: Alternative Entry Strategies Profile: vente-privee Chapter Objectives Introduction Formulating the Global Strategy Timing of Market Entry Scale of Entry Foreign Market Entry Modes Entrepreneurial Partnering Summary Chapter 9: Global Marketing and R&D Profile: Nando's Chapter Objectives Introduction Technological Environment Product Policy and Total Quality International Research and Development Developing the Global Marketing Mix Summary Chapter 10: Global Human Resource Management Profile: Haier Chapter Objectives Introduction Motivation Across Cultures Sources and Types of Human Capital Selection Criteria The Global Mindset Selection Procedures Virtual Teams Compensation Policies The Hiring Process Summary Chapter 11: Implementing and Managing a Global Entrepreneurial Strategy Profile: Globant Chapter Objectives Introduction Global Strategic Planning Global Organizational Structure Overall Organizational Structure Organizational Structure and Degree of Centralization Controlling the Global Venture Managing Chaos Summary