Material that provides students with a thorough understanding of international markets · Analyses of the impact of globalization on competition within industries, including the global wine industry, the global flower industry, the coffee industry, and more. · Assessment of the ethical and social responsibilities of international businesses and businesspeople, including direct trade coffee, BP and the Gulf oil spill, green energy and free trade, and more. · Examples of international trade and investment conflicts and the challenges they present international business practitioners, including the global taxation war, and trade in counterfeit goods. · Coverage of how recent natural disasters and political upheavals have affected international business, including Toyota’s massive recalls and quality problems, and the political unrest that swept through the Middle East beginning in 2011. · All data and other statistical information in the book has been thoroughly updated, including international trade statistics, exchange rates, and expatriate costs of living in various global business centers. Tools to help students stay current in today’s ever evolving world of international business · Venturing Abroad exposes students to the opportunities and challenges of conducting business outside of their home country, including territorial disputes in the South China Sea, technology transfer controversies, growing concerns about cyber privacy, and more. · Bringing the World into Focus examines how firms address cultural, legal, and technological differences among countries, such as Russia and the rule of law, and the impact on the European Union of Brexit. · People, Planet, and Profits address the challenges that international businesses -- Gulf air carriers, Haier, McDonald’s, and more -- must deal with in promoting their triple bottom lines. MyLabTM Management is not included. Students, if Pearson MyLab Management is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. Pearson MyLab Management should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience available within MyLab. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place -- even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class.