Course names: European
Business.
Degrees: BABS; European
BABS; Politics; Economics. The module is usually an elective except on specialised
European Business degrees. Also used commonly as secondary reading.
This text examines the
question of how the future of the European Union will affect organisations operating in
member states. The business environment in Europe continues to change as the moves toward
integration gathers pace. It is inevitable that this new environment will present new
challenges to key players and businesses operating in Europe. This text therefore provides
a comprehensive and general overview of the key topics for students who need to understand
the complexities of the EU. In addition to addressing the present and likely future
issues, each chapter contains discussion questions, a case study and questions on the case
to test the students' understanding of the topics covered.
Clear structure and strong
thematic isions provide a thorough introduction to the context and organisation of
business in Europe.
Offers a clear view of the
changing nature of the European business enterprise through consistent use of case
studies.
Learning objectives, chapter
summaries and reviews to help students navigate through the text.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction: Business
and Economy in The 'New' Europe
PART I. THE NEW EUROPEAN
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.
2. Understanding the
European Union
3. The Internal Market
4. The Euro a Currency for Europe
5. Competition, Aid and Industry: EU Policy Action
6. The European Workforce: Change and Regulation
7. The Transition Economies: Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
PART II. THE STRATEGY AND
STRUCTURE OF EUROPEAN BUSINESS.
8. Strategy and The Single
European Market
9. Marketing in the 'New' Europe
10. Managing Cultural ersity
11. The Greening of European Business: Environmental Policies and Management
12. European Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace
Index
608 pages