International Encyclopedia of Business and Management

Description of publication

The International Encyclopedia of Business and Management (IEBM) is a very contemporary work (1996) that has been written with the goal of meeting the needs of those who are preparing for or working in the rapidly changing organizational environments worldwide. The mission statement of the project authors was "to create a worldwide work of reference covering all aspects of management that is international both in terms of subject matter and its authorship." These authors are from more than 40 countries on five continents and include "a higher than usual proportion of women academics in the field." In addition to covering the main disciplines and subdisciplines that make up modern management, they address wide-ranging topics such as globalization, multinational corporations, transfer-pricing, and so on.
The reference is designed principally for undergraduates studying for degrees in business and management; MBA students and postgraduates; management faculty; and business practitioners.

The project group broke the topics into three primary areas: subject, geography, and biography. The list of subject areas is as comprehensive as possible. The IEBM is not only international but also interdisciplinary. A distinctive feature of the IEBM is that the team attempted from the outset to inject an international dimension that was largely absent in previous major reference works on management. Also, individual contributions to management thought and practice are considered important.

The encyclopedia contains 517 entries arranged in a single alphabetical sequence through five volumes (see the table of contents). Volume 6 is devoted to a comprehensive index of the key terms, concepts, countries, and names covered in Volumes 1 to 5, allowing users to reap maximum benefit from the encyclopedia. A guide to the index can be found at the beginning of the index. The encyclopedia has been extensively cross-referenced to signpost other entries that are likely to be of interest.

A numbered contents list at the beginning of each entry in the encyclopedia gives the headings of its main sections. The scope and structure of the entry can thus be reviewed and sections of particular interest easily located.

Thematic entries begin with an "Overview" section that serves as a brief introduction to the topic and a useful summary of the entry's contents. Biographical entries begin with a summary of the significant dates and events in the life of the subject and a list of his or her major works. Every entry is followed by a "Further Reading" section.

Another important source to consider regarding international business is the Exporters' Encyclopedia (ISSN 8755-013X) published by Dun & Bradstreet Information Services, (610) 882-7000. One can also get immediate help by calling D&B's Export Hotline at (610) 882-7260 or going on the Web to www. dbisna.com. The information in the Exporters' Encyclopedia, compiled and updated annually, can guide subscribers to broaden their marketing base for greater profits by penetrating international markets. Particular attention must be paid to export markets in Section II comprising the great bulk of the encyclopedia. Each market is divided into country profile, key contacts, trade regulations, documentation, marketing data, transportation, and business travel. These divisions are found in each country market to help you locate specific export information.

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International Encyclopedia of Business and Management

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