International Business (Hardcover)

by Charles W. L. Hill (Author)

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Product Description
Market-defining since it was first introduced, International Business 7e by Charles W. L. Hill, continues to set the standard for international business textbooks. In writing the book, Charles Hill draws on his experience in teaching, writing, and global consulting to create the most thorough, up-to-date, and thought-provoking text on the market. Because many issues in international business are complex, the text explores the pros and cons of economic theories, government policies, business strategies, organizational structures, etc. Hill’s: International Business is known for its strong emphasis on strategy, and for maintaining a tight integrated flow between chapters. Hill’s book is practical in nature, focusing on the managerial implications of each topic on the actual practice of international business. The author’s passion and enthusiasm for the international business arena is apparent on every page as he strives to make important theories interesting, informative, and accessible to all students.

About the Author
Charles Hill received his Ph.D. in industrial organization economics from the University of Manchester’s Institute of Science and Technology. He has received numerous awards for teaching excellence in both the undergraduate, MBA, and executive MBA programs at the University of Washington.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 7 edition (January 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073381349
• ISBN-13: 978-0073381343
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,386 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Textbook on Globalization of Business, March 26, 2004

By	John Szydlowski "jszydlo1" (Lakeland, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: International Business with Resource CD, PowerWeb, Map, and Video Case CD (Hardcover)

Dr. Charles Hill has the rare combination of excellent subject matter expertise and writing skill. I purchased this textbook for an MBA course on Global Business and have been extremely impressed with Dr. Hill's work. It is organized, easy to read, the introduction and sidebars augment the text exceptionally, and the case studies are thorough and applicable. Unlike another reviewer, I found the depth of coverage to be appropriate for an MBA program and especially enjoyed the treatment of monetary systems and the weaving of economic theory throughout most chapters. This book is a keeper.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent in-depth introduction, May 26, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace : Postscript 2001 (Hardcover)

I found this book to be a well organized and stimulating. I have taken a course in Int Business as part of my undergraduate business degree. I discovered this book offered as part of an Int Business degree program at another institution and decided to purchase it. I found it to be so much better than the first go around that It was like I never learned Int business to begin with. Well written; I am very skeptical of typos and could only find one which was very minor. This book is a real eye opener and you will never want to stop reading it. It is one of my favorite text books! Thanks Charles Hill.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most useful handbook, December 22, 1999

By	Hans Pietersen (Pretoria, South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace (Hardcover)

As a prescribed book for our MBA course (University of South Africa) I found this publication most enlightening. It is current and up to date, and addresses diverse topics which exert influences on business. Themes include national and cultural differences, global trade, politics and investment, the global monetary system, foreign exchange and capital market, strategic issues, and business operations.

I could find nothing wrong with the writer's style. References are copious and the text is fairly easy to understand. Although it could be argued that postgraduate students will grasp the contents easier, even an undergraduate friend of mine found the book fascinating and well written.

Whether for formal studies or personal interest I can highly recommend this volume.