International Business: Mastering Strategic Challenges in the 21st Century

Discover a fresh take on International Business with this textbook, which focuses on the key trends of sustainability and digitalization in today′s global business environment. With a balanced approach of theory, practice and research, the authors discuss different types of organizations (distinguishing between MNEs, SMEs and start-ups) and include examples from a range of countries to compare established and emerging markets.

This essential text explores contemporary issues and challenges which have impacted international business and examines cross-functional considerations of IB through discussion of finance, HR and supply chain management

Learning features include:

• Mini cases and in-depth case studies, including the US-China Trade War, sustainability as a driver of competitive advantage at Unilever, Starbucks and the Bean Stock program and digitalization and the global value chain.
• Sustainability and Digitalization themes in each chapter.
• Open ended exercise questions allow for group discussions or individual study.

Thomas Lindner is Professor of International Management at University of Innsbruck.
Jonas Puck is Full Professor at the WU Vienna University of Economics and Business and was the founding Head of WU′s Institute for International Business

Thomas Lindner is a professor of management with affiliations at Copenhagen Business School, University of Innsbruck, and WU Vienna. Thomas is a co-owner and partner of intior GmbH, which consults SMEs on internationalization and digitalization topics. Thomas is also a co-founder and co-owner of Alia AG, a project company aiming to start the first impact bank in Austria. Thomas holds a BSc in economics and social sciences, a BSc in physics, a MSc and MIM in international management, a PhD in economics and social sciences, and a habilitation for business studies. His research investigates the role of institutions for corporate decision-making, data science and artificial intelligence, and international corporate finance. Thomas’ research has appeared in some of the leading journals of business and management, including Academy of Management Journal, The Journal of Finance, Journal of International Business Studies, and Journal of Management Studies.

Jonas Puck is Full Professor of International Business at the WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. In addition, he currently acts as WU Dean for International Affairs, as Academic Director of the MBA in Energy Management at the WU Executive Academy, and as Co-Director of WU’s Research Initiative in Sports and Management. Jonas Puck is a Fellow of the European International Business Academy. Further, he is a co-founder and co-owner of intior GmbH, a consulting business focusing on internationalization strategies and international market analyses for SME. His current research interests lie in the overlaps of global strategy, finance, and political science. His research has been published in journals such as the Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of International Business Policy, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of World Business, and Human Resource Management (US), among others and he serves on multiple editorial boards.