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SAGE Course Companions are an exciting series from SAGE offering students an insider's guide into how to make the most of their undergraduate courses and extend their understanding of key concepts covered in their course.

The Sage Course Companion on International Business is an easy-to-navigate support guide to the International Business curriculum. It will allow readers to extend their understanding of key concepts and enhance their thinking skills in line with course requirements. This book also provides guidance on essential study skills and advice on developing critical thinking about international business.

Designed to compliment existing textbooks for the course, this Companion provides:

A helpful overview of International Business key concepts and theories in support of your course expectations

Tips, notes and possible exam questions to help you remember key points and international business issues, as well as how to avoid common pitfalls

'Taking it further' sections to help you on your way to earning extra marks

Guidance and exercises to aid study and revision skills

Pointers to success in exams and written exercises

The Sage Course Companion on International Business is much more than a revision guide; it is an essential tool that will help readers take their course understanding to new levels and help them achieve success in their undergraduate and graduate course.

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO YOUR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANION
PART TWO: CORE AREAS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CURRICULUM
Introduction to the Running Themes in the Book
International Business Basics
Terminologies and First Reflections on Globalization, Regionalism and International Commerce
International Trade and Investment Theory
Foundations of International Economy and Trade
Culture, Politics, Law and Ethics
Economic Integration and Trade Relations
Globalization and the Monetary System
Internationalization
Theory, Tools and HR Issues
International Strategy and Organizational Structures
Business Operations and International Marketing
Risk and Uncertainties
Knowledge Management in International Business
The International Economy and International Trade
Or, Why and How Is International Influenced by the Global Policy Environment...
PART THREE: STUDY, WRITING AND REVISION SKILLS
PART FOUR: ESSENTIAL RESOURCES