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First Published in 1999. This book evaluates the influence of migration networks and human capital accumulation on Mexican migration to the United States. Because these two factors directly affect the costs and benefits of migration, they have a tremendous impact on Mexican migration. They shape its composition, determine its size, and regulate its pace.
The demand for skilled international managers has never been higher in an increasingly interconnected world. Companies are expanding globally, requiring professionals who can navigate diverse cultures, make informed decisions, and lead effectively. However, many current and future managers must gain the essential competencies to succeed in this complex environment. Drawing on the latest research and practical insights, Developing Managerial Skills for Global Business Success provides a roadmap for developing the essential skills required for successful international management. From critical thinking to cross-cultural communication, readers will gain a deep understanding of the competencies necessary to excel in today's global business landscape. Each chapter is filled with practical advice, real-world examples, and actionable strategies, making it an invaluable resource for students and practitioners.
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Money is the instrument of commerce and a measure of value. Globalization has created economic prosperity for citizens around the world. These challenges have changed how people work, live, and do business. Monetary Wisdom: Monetary Aspirations and Decision-Making presents an excellent collection of innovative and a multi-cultural view of how money has affected decision making not only at an individual level but at organizational level. This book discusses the powerful motivators of money and the connection to ethical decision-making both in organizations and social life. - Inspires readers to learn one of the world's most often used money attitude measures - Notices that, in modern societies, money is power at the individual level - Suggests that monetary aspirations (not money itself) predict cheating - Profiles that reducing stress curbs dishonesty directly and indirectly - Illustrates that leaders promote employees' honesty and creativity - Reveals how corruption expands prospect theory to a global level - Explores the contexts to achieve balanced aspirations and serenity
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Illuminating a hidden and fascinating chapter in the history of globalization, Paul Gootenberg chronicles the rise of one of the most spectacular and now illegal Latin American exports: cocaine. Gootenberg traces cocaine's history from its origins as a medical commodity in the nineteenth century to its repression during the early twentieth century and its dramatic reemergence as an illicit good after World War II. Connecting the story of the drug's transformations is a host of people, products, and processes: Sigmund Freud, Coca-Cola, and Pablo Escobar all make appearances, exemplifying the global influences that have shaped the history of cocaine. But Gootenberg decenters the familiar story...