Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contents: Laying foundations: Globalizing business -- Understanding formal institutions : politics laws and economics -- Emphasizing informal institutions: cultures, ethics and norms -- Leveraging resources and capabilities -- Acquiring tools: Trading internationally -- Investing abroad directly -- Dealing with foreign exchange -- Capitalizing on global and regional integration -- Strategizing around the globe: Growing and internationalizing the entrepreneurial firm -- Entering foreign markets -- Managing global competitive dynamics -- Making alliances and acquisitions work -- Strategizing, structing and learning around the world -- Building functional excellence: Competing on marketing and supply chain management -- Managing human resources globally -- Governing the corporation around the world -- Managing corporate social responsibility globally --