2011-罗宾斯-管理学-11版-英文PPT-03.pptxVIP

Contrast ethnocentric, polycentric, and geocentric attitudes toward global businessDiscuss the importance of regional trading alliances and global trade mechanismsDescribe the structures and techniques organizations use as they go internationalExplain the relevance of the political/legal, economic, and cultural environments to global businessWhat’s Your Global Perspective?Parochialism - viewing the world solely through your own perspectives, leading to an inability to recognize differences between people.Ethnocentric Attitude - the parochialistic belief that the best work approaches and practices are those of the home country.More Global PerspectivesPolycentric Attitude - the view that the managers in the host country know the best work approaches and practices for running their business.Geocentric Attitude - a world-oriented view that focuses on using the best approaches and people from around the globe.Trading AlliancesEuropean Union (EU) - a union of 27 European nations created as a unified economic and trade entityEuro - a single common European currencyExhibit 3-1: European Union MapTrading Alliances (cont.)Nations (ASEAN) - a trading alliance of 10 Southeast Asian nations.North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - an agreement among the Mexican, Canadian, and U.S. governments in which certain barriers to trade have been eliminated.Exhibit 3-1: ASEAN MapGlobal Trade MechanismsWorld Trade Organization (WTO) - a global organization of 153 countries that deals with the rules of trade among nations.International Monetary Fund (IMF) - an organization of 185 countries that promotes international monetary cooperation and provides advice, loans, and technical assistance.Global Trade Mechanisms (cont.)World Bank Group - a group of five closely associated institutions that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries.Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) - an international economic organization that helps its 30 member c