Preface to the Indian adaptation -- About the authors -- Introduction to international business environment -- Global business in the 21st century -- Corporate citizenship, social responsibility, and ethics -- International business environment -- Cultural context of international business -- Political and legal environments of international business -- Economic systems and international trade -- International trade, investment, and regional integration -- Foreign direct investment -- International trade, investment, and regional integration -- The global financial system -- International business strategy -- International and global strategy -- Global alliances: joint ventures and merges and acquisitions -- International business management -- Global technology management -- Global human resources management -- International financial management -- Global operations and supply chain management -- Global marketing, sales, and support -- International accounting and taxation -- Glossary -- Index.