The Academy of International Business (UK and Ireland Chapter)
Published in association with the UK and Ireland Chapter of the Academy
of International Business.
This book provides theoretical and empirical insights into non-market
political and social strategies that firms use when conducting
international business. Political strategies include activities such as
lobbying, campaign contributions, and using political ties and
connections as a means of influencing policy making. Likewise, firms
also engage in various social responsibility activities to maintain a
good image in society and to improve their legitimacy and reputation
when operating globally. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) face various
challenges in implementing non-market strategies due to institutional
differences between their home and host contexts. Presenting fresh
perspectives from a cast of international contributors, this book offers
academics, students, and practitioners a greater understanding of how
non-market strategies can be effective in international business.