Managing Globally: Business Strategies and Labor Relations in a Connected World

Description:

In an era defined by hyper-connectivity, digital disruption, and the rapid globalization of commerce and labor, Managing Globally: Business Strategies and Labor Relations in a Connected World provides a foundational and forward-looking examination of international business strategy and global workforce dynamics. Designed for undergraduate students in business, international relations, human resource management, and labor studies, the text offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how multinational corporations operate across diverse political, legal, economic, and cultural environments. Beginning with the historical evolution of global trade and the rise of multinational corporations, the book grounds readers in the drivers of globalization and the impact of technology on commerce. It then guides students through the external environments that influence global business, political systems, economic classifications, legal frameworks, and the role of supranational institutions. With a strong emphasis on cross-cultural management, students learn to navigate communication, leadership, and negotiation across borders. The text explores market entry strategies, global organizational design, and financial and supply chain management while addressing ethical sourcing, foreign exchange risk, and emerging geopolitical risks. Contemporary labor issues such as automation, labor migration, gender inequality, and the gig economy are critically examined alongside comparative labor relations systems and international HRM practices. Special focus is given to the role of DEI, ESG reporting, remote work, and digital labor platforms in shaping the future of work. Combining practical strategy with policy insight and cultural fluency, Managing Globally prepares students to lead, manage, and make decisions in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of international business strategy, cross-cultural leadership, and global labor relations.
• Frameworks for analyzing political, legal, and economic systems across developed and emerging markets.
• Tools for managing global teams, expatriates, supply chains, and international compliance challenges.
• In-depth exploration of ethical sourcing, labor standards, collective bargaining, and employment law.
• Critical discussion of contemporary issues including AI and automation, DEI initiatives, global CSR, and labor activism.
• Real-world applications for navigating multinational business operations, workforce development, and cultural adaptation.

Ideal For:

Undergraduate students in international business, management, human resources, and labor studies; future global leaders, policy professionals, or consultants working across borders; and anyone seeking to understand and influence the strategies and labor systems that shape today’s global economy.

Walsh College Students: This is the required textbook for MGT407: Intl Mgt & Labor Relations

ISBN-13: 979-8-9991675-9-0

Format: E-Book