Globalization has changed business the world over. Financial crises in the West and parts of Asia have triggered a search for new models and ways of doing business. South Asia offers a novel perspective on these issues, both from an intra-Asia and international standpoint. Globalization, Change and Learning in South Asia is an edited collection focussing on analysis and review of contemporary business practices in South Asia. This title shows the importance of South Asia to business and management research, and the practice of business, highlighting the role of extensive learning in addressing the slew of challenges presented by globalization. An introduction by the editors highlights socio-economic aspects of South Asia to establish its relevance in the global economy. Six chapters then cover: gender issues, diaspora as catalysts of knowledge flows, anatomy of corruption, evolving nature of management and culture; corporate social responsibility perspectives, and the growth of frugal innovation practice in South Asia. Captures a balanced view of how organizations and leaders are coping with the pressures of globalizationIdentifies both challenges and notable practices facing organizationsProvides a useful template for companies managing change within South Asia and other emerging economies INDICE: The changing context of South Asian economies; Gendered contexts and globalization in South Asia; A catalyst for globalization and knowledge flows: The South Asian diaspora; Anatomy of corruption in South Asia; Management and culture in South Asia; Globalization and corporate social responsibility: Perspectives from South Asia; Frugal innovation; Conclusions: South Asia at the crossroads: Implications for learning and change.
- ISBN: 978-0-85709-464-3
- Editorial: Chandos Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 31/10/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés