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...become more important in the future. What precisely do trade agreements do? This would appear to be a relatively straightforward question. However, they can and often are quite complex with many component parts and functions. They can also encompass a wide range of priorities and objectives. Andrew Walker provides an introductory primer of modern trade agreements in his...

...become more complex, they usually develop a separate group of people who are concerned with the best way of doing a job, specifying output criteria (e.g., quality standards) and ensuring that personnel have appropriate skills (e.g., by organising training programmes). This group of analysts is referred to by Mintzberg as the Technostructure. The organisation also adds...

...become essential to understand the culture and social and economic institutions of other countries in order to maintain and run a successful business. This series looks at three different perspectives on managing across different national contexts as we hear from experienced international managers and from academics around the world about managing globally. This material...