Edward Elgar Publishing Encyclopedia of International Strategic Management (Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management series)

This dynamic Encyclopedia presents succinct definitions, explanations and compact reviews of a comprehensive range of topics in the continually evolving field of International Strategic Management (ISM). A diverse and international collective of eminent scholars and thought leaders leverage their research expertise to present concise reviews of the state-of-the-art of research in ISM, exploring the manifold aspects of firms’ global strategies. With more than 90 carefully selected entries, spanning from asset recombination to foreign ownership, and from global mergers and acquisitions to the Uppsala Model, the Encyclopedia captures the breadth and depth of the multifunctional and multidisciplinary field of ISM. Offering clear definitions of the key concepts and theories in ISM, this cutting-edge Encyclopedia will be an invaluable reference tool for doctoral students and scholars of international business, strategic management, and economics and finance. Its practical insights will also benefit practitioners, managers and policy makers in management fields. Key Features: 95 concise and fully cross-referenced entries Examines the key actors within and around the multinational firm Discusses linkages and distinctions between key concepts and theories Analyzes the challenges faced by multinational firms in designing and implementing strategies in the global economy