Global Business in the Age of Transformation

Length: 224 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2021-11-24
ISBN-10: 0192847236
ISBN-13: 9780192847232
Sales Rank: #6954992 (See Top 100 Books)

The phenomenon of globalization has been debated for decades. While some voices anticipate the demise of globalization and postulate about a return to former borders and glories, the realities of the world present the undeniable truth that we are all in this together. Unfortunately, it takes a
crisis to move us from where we are, and the coronavirus pandemic has served that function.

This book presents a straightforward commentary on the transformative impact of this global interconnective state of economies, business sectors, governments, and cultures. Drawing on insights from academics and practitioners around the world, it takes some of the mystery and anxiety out of common
perceptions about economic, cultural, and social transformation and offers approaches for survival in the dramatically changing business environment. By taking a look under the surface of everyday rhetoric, we can have deeper, more meaningful conversations about where we are and reflect
realistically on how business can succeed in a global world.

Cover page
Halftitle page
Title page
Copyright page
Foreword
Preface
Contents
Section 1 Structural Transformation
    1 The Global Phenomenon
        Globalism
        Globalization
        Economic—Trade
        Cultural
        Political
    2 Economic Clusters and Emerging Players
        BRICS
        BRICS Do Not Make a Wall
        Mixed Fortunes of the BRICS
        Ever Present Corruption
        The ‘Winners’ Remain at Risk
        BRICS in the Future
    3 Rising Stars, Hot Markets, and Brave New Worlds
        Rising Stars
        Turkey
        Indonesia
        Mexico
        Philippines
        Nigeria
        Hot Markets
        Brave New World
    4 Regulating Global Commerce
        Framing the Challenges
Section 2 Barriers to Interconnectivity
    5 Ideology versus Ideology
        Borders
        History of Nations
        The Rise of the Nation-State
        Nationalism
        Internationalism
        World Governance
        Multicultural Thoughts and Attitudes around the World
        Ideology vs. Ideology
    6 Old Beneficiaries, New Critics
        Examining the Issues
        Attraction of Anti-Globalization
        Poverty and the Middle Class
        Economic Consequences
        Democracy, National Self-Determination, and Economic Globalization
    7 Geopolitical Fractures
        Turkey
        Europe
        British Populism
        American Populism
        Impact of the Fractures
        Relationship of Power
        Globalization’s Evolution
Section 3 Impact of Technology on Global Businesses
    8 Technology as the Driver and Consumer
        So What Happened?
        The Golden Handcuffs
        The DNA
        Pride, Pockets, and Paralysis
        Proactive Towards Change
        Handling Change Opportunities
        The Leader’s Role
    9 Digitize or Disappear
        Digitization’s Impact on Conventional Industries
        Sales and Marketing
        Creating New Revenue Opportunities
        Increasing Revenue
        Organizational Challenges of Digitizing
        The Future
    10 Smart Selling on the E Platform The Amazing World of Amazon
        Selling on Amazon, Yes or No?
        Managing Content on Amazon
        The Dilemma
        Amazon Opportunity Land
        Where To?
    11 Sector Impact
        Overview
        Resource Demands
        Water
        Energy
        Manufacturing
        Education
        Transportation
        Health
Section 4 Leadership Challenge in a Transformational World
    12 Taking a New Shape
        Constantly Changing the Role of Leadership
        The Characteristics of Leadership
        Leadership Character Drives Leadership Purpose
        Leadership’s Inclusive Responsibility
    13 Trust in a Splintered World
        Change Leadership
        The Issue of Character
    14 Tool-Box for Change
        The Shift to Technology
        Change Itself
        What Are You Prepared to Do?
        Pitfalls and Pragmatism
    15 Being Introspective in an Expanding World
        Public–Private Synergy
        Employment-Based Economy versus Entrepreneurial Basis
        Education for the Future
        Self-Awareness
Index