Customer Reviews

International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior with World Map

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

Content is detailed and covers a wide variety of relevant topics. However, there are a number of structural flaws which can obstruct comprehension. Some sentences are phrased quite awkwardly, and I found a total of 73 typos in the book throughout my reading.

Good book on the culture, risks, strategic planning issues of being an international manager. Case studies in the end of the chapter give in-depth views of the successful real-life situations. This book was used for a College-level course for juniors and seniors. They seemed to enjoy reading it.

The fifth edition was published in 2003. But one of the authors, R. M. Hodgetts passed away in 2001. Therefore, the info contained in this book is not updated.

Teachers if you are considering this book STAY AWAY, students if you have been forced to read this book I feel sorry for you. Would give the book ZERO stars if I could.

Now starts the review. I was forced to used the 7th edition of this book for my international management class and was completely dissatisfied with the entire experience.

The one pro:

The information the was congruent was useful and helpful

Cons:

Note: this reflects the views of at least 4 other students in my class

This book references "current" goings on in the world. Unfortunately it seems to be updated in a hap hazard manner. Some information is updated while other information has not leaving gaps or complete disconnects. Some examples include referencing websites for "current event" research information that has been outdated for years. Research and discussion questions asking about information no longer in the chapter

Many Typos. For a 7th edition there were quite a few typos.

The book constantly references tables and figures on future pages that require you to turn the page to look at the figure and then turn back to keep reading. Maybe its because I am used to engineering books, but this is entirely unacceptable and very distracting to the reader. Considering the vast number of figures and tables in this book it takes twice as long to read as it should by flipping back and forth.

Long winded. It seems someone was getting paid by the word. Much of the information could have been conveyed with a lot less text. This tends to be distracting and somewhat boring to me. Maybe this is just personal preference. Some sentences are awkwardly constructed.

Price. I know its a text book, but seriously the ridiculous price for such a shoddy text book is a crime. I say this even though I did not have to pay for the book myself, but I feel my company was ripped off by paying anything for this book. Its hardly worth the paper its printed on.

I'm sure there are other deficiencies I forgot but the bottom line is that the book is junk. I would have to say in 2 masters degrees and one bachelors degree it is the WORST book I have ever been exposed to.

Purchased Book thinking it was the U.S. version of the book, but received the International version ("NOT to be used in the U.S." according to the cover of the book). To date, the book mirrors the U.S. version exactly page for page, question for question. My only comment would be that the book is biased towards a U.S. view. I thought this was quite strange for an "International" management book and the "International" version no less. Some sections and stories appear to speak more negatively about other counties and paints the United States in a more positive light. It was my assumption that a book dealing with International subjects would be more objective and state the factual differences and similarities to managing in other countries and cultural differences.

The book arrived in less than the allotted time that was required and the book is in fantastic shape. Thanks so much.

The book was in excellent condition when I received it in the mail. I am very happy with this purchase because the book is used but it looks new.

I DO NOT RECEIVED THIS ITEM. But even worst, Amazon did not sent me an e-mail to let me know that you canceled my order. I just called my credit card company and they tell me about the cancelation I was in a hurry to received this item. This situation make me doubt about your service.

It's a shame

Very Useful Book!!!!. Got it n enjoying now. Nice experience on Amazon. Thanks 2 seller

book was in v.good condition, was the proper edition as pictured, and was delivered on time. great value too. thanks to M.

I had a very frustrating and annoying experienced with this seller. He is rude,inconsiderate and unprofessional. I did not receive my order and suddenly this seller disappeared into thin air without acknowledging my complaints nor processed my refund. He claimed that he sent my order after three business days - so I placed my order Thursday, he claimed that he dropped the item to USPS the following Wednesday (he did not care, he got my payment in his bank account anyway)That is 6 days waiting period including Sat & Sunday and additional 15 business days to submit a claim for not receiving the item.

I placed several orders online on the same day and most of them were received Saturday or Monday (2-3 business days) except the item I ordered from this seller which was still sitting at his end as he claimed that he has 3-day allowance for shipping. He is bad news for business as he did not care the inconvenience and aggravation he caused by his actions,it's like throwing away your hard earned money when you do business with him.