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Success in today's globalized business environment requires deep knowledge of varied areas, and the willingness to engage in commerce not just across geographic areas, but cross-culturally and environmentally as well. Doing Business in Latin America offers an in-depth look at a complex region, integrating practitioners and scholars ideas to examine business conducted in Latin America through the lens of international business and globalization. The book introduces, discusses, and explains in detail the historical, economic, cultural, political, and technological impacts of globalization and business conduct in Latin American countries. It also considers the contemporary business environment of the area, looking at how current country and regional factors have affected the process of starting and operating businesses. Finally, it looks forward to the emerging trends that portend the future of business in these countries. With its combination of contemporary analysis and historical discussion, this book is a vital tool to all scholars and practitioners with an interest in the opportunities offered by the current Latin American business environment."--Provided by publisher

Few organisations avoid the experience of crisis management. Some time during their life they are confronted with some type of crisis that may strain their resources and distract them from their central mission of serving its clients. Crisis management seeks to minimise the impact of these events. Although the crisis management literature is plentiful regarding larger organisations, little has been written on this subject as it relates to non‐profit organisations. This study examines the perceptions and experiences of crisis events among non‐profit organisation managers located in the north‐eastern part of the U.S. The results reveal that only a little more than a quarter of the respondents indicated that a formal crisis management team or any plans to implement it were operating in their non‐profit organisation.

Intro -- About This Book -- Contents -- About the Authors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Structure of the Book -- 1.3 Objective of the Book -- 1.4 Background -- 1.5 History of Business in Bangladesh -- 1.6 History of Business in Sri Lanka -- 1.6.1 Ethnic Composition -- 1.7 Why Study Bangladesh -- 1.8 Why Study Sri Lanka -- 1.9 Who Will Benefit -- 1.10 Is There a Future for FDI and Entrepreneurship in Company Development? -- 1.11 Discussion -- 1.12 Conclusions -- References -- 2 Business Environment -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Bangladesh -- 2.1.2 Sri Lanka -- 2.2 Background -- 2.2.1 Bangladesh -- 2.2.2 Sri Lanka -- 2.3 Major Trends in Business Activity in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka -- 2.3.1 Sri Lanka -- 2.3.2 Sri Lanka's Trade Activities -- 2.4 Description of Popular Business Ventures -- 2.4.1 Franchising-Bangladesh and Sri Lanka -- 2.4.2 Direct Marketing -- 2.4.3 Joint Ventures/Licensing -- 2.5 How Is Globalization Affecting Market Structures and Business Opportunities? -- 2.5.1 Globalization and Sri Lanka -- 2.6 Trading Blocs-I.E., European Union, African Union Effect on Business and Marketing -- 2.7 The Current Doing Business Framework in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka -- 2.7.1 Sri Lanka -- 2.8 Discussion -- 2.9 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Historical Perspective on Doing Business in Bangladesh -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Background -- 3.2.1 The Opportunities of Doing Business in Bangladesh -- 3.3 Import Substitution vs Domestic Economic Liberalization vs Export-Led Growth -- 3.4 Debt Issues -- 3.5 Infrastructure -- 3.6 Specific Industries That Have Thrived or Failed -- 3.7 Discussion -- 3.8 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Historical Perspective on Doing Business in Sri Lanka -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Background -- 4.3 Import Substitution vs. Domestic Economic Liberalization vs. Export-Led Growth.

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1: Introduction -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Governmental Promotion of Investment and Business Development -- 1.3 Broader Market Exposure -- 1.4 Incentives -- 1.5 Opportunities and Obstacles That Exist in Guatemala Business Development -- 1.6 Why Study Guatemala -- 1.7 The Structure of the Book -- 1.8 Conclusion -- References -- 2: Economic Environment -- 2.1 Introduction -- Globalization -- 2.2 An Overview of Guatemala -- 2.3 Economy -- 2.4 Regarding Exports and Imports -- 2.5 Major Trends in Business Activity in Guatemala -- 2.6 Monetary System and Banks -- 2.7 Money Markets and Investment in Guatemala -- 2.8 Capital Markets -- 2.9 Banks -- 2.10 Foreign Trade -- 2.11 FDI Trends in Guatemala -- 2.12 Investment Incentives -- 2.13 Import Substitution Versus Domestic Economic Liberalization Versus Export-Led Growth -- 2.14 Guatemala's Strengths and Weaknesses -- 2.15 Discussion -- 2.16 Conclusion -- References -- 3: Political and Legal Environment -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Political Systems -- 3.3 Government -- 3.4 Political Constitution of the Republic or the PCR -- 3.5 Guatemalan Court System, Laws and Courts -- 3.6 Justice in Guatemala -- 3.7 Regional Political Issues that Affect Business-Transparency Issues -- Transparency -- 3.8 Voting Favors and Gifts -- 3.9 Fake News and Mistrust in the Media -- 3.10 Transparency and Corruption-Private and Public Interests -- 3.11 Technology and Transparency -- 3.12 Opportunities for Reform -- 3.13 Citizen Participation -- 3.14 Corruption Index -- 3.15 Intellectual Property Rights -- 3.16 Discussion -- 3.17 Conclusion -- References -- 4: Cultural and Socioeconomic Environment -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 What Is Culture? -- 4.3 Guatemalan Customers and Traditions -- 4.4 Guatemalans and Food.

1. Introduction -- 2. Business Environment -- 3. Historical Perspective on Doing Business in Chile and Peru -- 4. Cultural Issues Affecting Business Activity in Chile and Peru -- 5. The Political Climate -- 6. The Economic Climate -- 7. Establishing Business in Chile and Peru -- 8. The Marketing Process -- 9. Speculations on Future Trends and Conclusions

Contemporary thoughts about doing business in Latin America -- The current business environment -- Historical business perspective -- Cultural issues affecting business -- The political climate in LA -- The economic climate -- Global competitiveness -- Establishing a business in Latin America -- The marketing process in Latin America -- Entrepreneurship and innovation in Latin America -- Conclusion

"The forces of globalization, technology, and information diffusion, as well as the processes of democratic consolidation have served to improve and expand opportunities for business in Latin American markets. These changes have not occurred uniformly, and this insightful book will help future business leaders determine which economies are likely to prosper, and therefore present better business opportunities for the foreseeable future."--Publisher

Doing Business In Ghana -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction to Doing Business in Ghana -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Thrust of the Book -- 1.3 The Structure of the Book -- 1.4 Background -- 1.5 History of Business in Ghana -- 1.6 Self-Rule -- 1.7 Why Study Ghana -- 1.8 Who Will Benefit -- 1.9 Discussion -- 1.10 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Current Business Environment -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Current Business Environment of Ghana -- 2.1.2 Major Trends of Business Activities in Ghana -- 2.2 Ghana's Strength -- 2.2.1 Oil and Gas -- 2.2.2 Forests Endowment -- 2.2.3 Mining -- 2.2.4 Political and Institutional Stability Benefits -- 2.2.5 Domestic and Regional Markets -- 2.2.6 Potential Remittances -- 2.2.7 Manufacturing Sector Opportunities -- 2.2.8 Regional Integration Opportunities -- 2.2.9 Corruption Minimization -- 2.3 Challenges and Weaknesses -- 2.3.1 Inadequate Skilled Labor -- 2.3.2 Difficulty in Obtaining Land Titles -- 2.3.3 Absence of Intellectual Property Rights -- 2.3.4 Bottlenecks in Establishing Business -- 2.4 Description Business Ventures in Ghana -- 2.4.1 The Agricultural Sector of Ghana -- Agricultural Sector Investment Incentives and Opportunities -- Agricultural Sector Tax Benefits and Exemptions Investment -- Agro-processing Opportunities -- Agricultural Sector's Floricultural Segment -- Agricultural Sector Challenges -- 2.4.2 The Distribution, Technology, and Services -- The Cross-Border Trading -- The Access to Credit -- 2.5 The Service Sector -- 2.5.1 Banking and Finance -- Minimum Capital Requirements -- Systems of Banking and Payment -- Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System (GhIPSS) -- Capital Markets -- Demutualization -- Other Relevant Matters -- Foreign Currency Dealings -- Exchange Controls -- 2.6 Challenges and Weaknesses in the Financial Sector

This book provides a thorough perspective on the realities of doing business in Ghana, outlining the economic, social, technological, and cultural dimensions of the society. It offers insight for entrepreneurs into the region's markets based on GDP growth, political and governmental systems, relationships with investors, and other factors. Considered a beacon of hope for Africa, Ghana is a country with a competitive labor force, stable political environment, and lots of economic opportunities for new business ventures. This book will offer academics a good understanding of the major issues affecting business development in Ghana, and inform students, scholars, managers, and leaders on the paths necessary to pursue launching a product or service in Africa.

Improvements in communication, transportation, and technology continue to drive business globalization. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is one way in which firms can globalize. Although firms seeking FDI opportunities may investigate the commercial, economic, political, and natural resource environment of the potential host country, cultural issues including crisis management attitudes are sometimes overlooked. This study reviews crisis management considerations, investigates attitudes of indifference displayed by Guatemalan businesses with respect to crisis management, and discusses the implications for firms seeking FDI opportunities in Guatemala.

"A deep dive into a success story in African business development, this book provides a multi-layered perspective on the realities of doing business in Kenya. The book's detailed information about the economic, social, technological, and cultural dimensions of Kenyan society enables a greater understanding of the major issues affecting business development, and . actionable recommendations clarify the possible paths to starting and developing a business venture in Kenya. Given Africa's heterogeneity, it cannot be perfectly represented by one country, but Kenya closely mirrors Africa's major economic trends and cultural values: understanding Kenya's business landscape provides invaluable skills to do business throughout Africa. Businesspeople, policy makers, investors, students, and scholars will value this book's in-depth first-hand knowledge to help them make informed decisions about doing business in Africa or Kenya specifically"--

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to identify challenges and derive options for stakeholder engagement of project partnerships for sustainable innovations in higher education institutions (HEIs).Design/methodology/approachGuided by Donabedian's structure-process-outcome (SPO) model, our conceptual exploration focuses on understanding stakeholder experience and identifying stakeholder engagement options in different project phases. This research includes empirical data on sustainability expectations towards HEIs collected from 239 business students from the USA and Germany. The Kano method and factor analysis were used for data analysis.FindingsThis research suggests that balancing differences in stakeholder types and priorities, identifying and fulfilling key stakeholder expectations and addressing their resource limitations play a crucial role in the partnership's structure stage. Adjustments for timing and forms of engagement, based on the stakeholder types and their expectations, are necessary during the process stage. Attaining stakeholder consensus on goal achievement and fostering trust and long-term commitment for sustainability are vital tasks in the outcome stage.Practical implicationsHEIs are advised to identify and assess stakeholders according to their anticipated inputs and contributions to the expected project outputs. They should consider adopting minimal thresholds of involvement and actively engaging key stakeholders, students, by demonstrating direct sustainability impacts.Originality/valueThis conceptual study adds value by enhancing the understanding of sustainable project partnerships in HEIs through the adoption of concepts from open innovation, service management and relationship management research. It illuminates the significance of stakeholder engagement and experience, including the management of expectations, thereby supporting HEIs in effectively implementing sustainability initiatives.