Welcome to the International Business Management LibGuide. This guide provides essential resources to support your study of how organizations plan, organize, and operate across international boundaries.
International Business Management focuses on the strategies, structures, and practices that enable firms to compete successfully in the global marketplace. The course integrates concepts from economics, management, finance, marketing, and cultural studies, helping students to understand global trade, international market entry, cross-cultural communication, and multinational operations.
In this guide, you will find:
Core textbooks and readings on global business strategies and management frameworks.
Case studies and examples of multinational corporations and cross-border ventures.
Databases and journals offering access to international business research and trends.
Practical tools and resources for analyzing global markets, managing diverse teams, and navigating regulatory environments.
Whether you’re preparing assignments, participating in group projects, or building career-ready skills, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and resources to understand and apply international business management principles.
WEEK 1 - OVERVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The Business of International Business is Culture (Article)
International Businessin an Age ofGlobalization Chapter 1 (Book)
Theory in international business (Article)
Business History and International Business (Article)
Internationa Business: Themes and issues in a Global Economy (Book)
WEEK 2 - GLOBAL MARKETPLACES AND BUSINESS CENTRES
Globalization and International Marketplaces (Article)
Business Models in Global Competition (Article)
Public Diplomacy and Global Business (Article)
Marketplaces As A Key Driver of Global E-Commerce (Article)
WEEK 3 - THE GLOBAL LEGAL, TECHNOLOGICAL AND POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT
International Business Law and the Legal Environment: A Transactional Approach (Book)
The Regulation of International Trade (Article)
The Law of Transnational Business Transactions (Article)
Regulating Large International Firms (Article)
Global Environmental Governance for Corporate Responsibility and Accountability (Article)
WEEK 4 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT THEORY
Theories of International Trade (Article)
Global Account Management in Multinational Corporations: Theory and Evidence (Article)
Firms in International Trade:Trade Policy Implications of the New New Trade Theory (Article)
International Portfolio Investment: Theory, Evidence, and Institutional Framework (Article)
WEEK 5 - THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY SYSTEM AND THE BALANCE OF PAYMENTS
A Brief History of the International Monetary sSystem Since Bretton Woods (Article)
Reform the International Monetary System (Article)
The International Monetary System: Past, Present and Future (Article)
WHOSE BALANCE OF PAYMENTS? (Article)
Essays on Balance of Payments Constrained Growth (Article)
WEEK 6 - FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS
A General Equilibrium Analysis of Foreign Exchange Shortagesin a Developing Economy (Article)
The Demand and Supply for the Foreign Currency and Factors Affecting the Exchange Rate (Article)
The Economics of Exchange Rates (Article)
Under the Microscope: The Structure of the Foreign Exchange Market (Article)
The Future of the Foreign Exchange Market (Article)
WEEK 7 - MID-MODULE EXAMS 20% Coursework Grade
WEEK 8 - NATIONAL TRADE POLICIES
Trade Policy, Trade and Food Security in the Caribbean (Article)
Trade Policies in the Caribbean Countries: A Look at the Positive Agenda (Article)
Regional Economics: A New Economic Geography Perspective (Article)
WEEK 9 - IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY ON ORGANISATION DESIGN
Risk Culture Development within the Caribbean Development Bank (Article)
Cultural Values and the CSME (Article)
Economic Integration and Caribbean Identity: Convergences and Divergences (Article)
Responding to Organizational Identity Threats: Exploring the Role of Organizational Culture (Article)
WEEK 10 - INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
A Review and Analysis of Compensation Practicesin the Caribbean (Article)
Advances and Challenges in Strategic Management (Article)
Changing Patterns of International Competition (Article)
Choice of Foreign Market Entry Mode: Impact of Ownership, Location and Internalization Factors (Article)
WEEK 11 - INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION DESIGN AND CONTROL
The Role of International Marketing in International Business Strategy (Article)
Managing Globalization? The EU in International Trade Negotiations (Article)
International Business in the Digital age: Global Strategies in a World of National Institutions (Article)
The Changing Boundaries of System Companies (Article)
An Integrative Framework of Strategic International Human Resource Management (Article)
WEEK 12 - INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Issues in Caribbean Food Security: Building Capacity in Local Food Production Systems (Article)
Quality and Production Standards in Latin America and the Caribbean (Article)
Competitive priorities of manufacturing firms in the Caribbean (Article)
Global logics in the Caribbean city system: The Case of Miami (Article)
WEEK 13 - INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Recruitment and Selection Chapter Rosalind Searle – The Open University (Article)
Analysis of the Recruitment and Selection Process (Article)
Managing Recruitment and Selection in the Digital age: E-HRM and Resumes (Article)
Employer Brand Role in HR Recruitment and Selection (Article)
The Science of Training and Development in Organizations: What Matters in Practice (Article)
Impact of Training and Development on Organizational Performance (Article)
What Do Performance Appraisals Do? (Article)
Compensation and performance: A review and Recommendations for the Future (Article)
Labor Education in the Caribbean: A Critical Evaluation of Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad (Article)
Labor Market Regulation and Employment in the Caribbean (Article)