International Business as Responsible Business - by John R Bryson & Jennifer Johns & Laura Salciuviene & James Blackmore-Wright

Book Synopsis

Framed around central themes of risk, responsibility and sustainability, this textbook uses a practice-oriented approach to explore how global businesses are navigating disruptive innovations, responding to evolving regulations, adapting to climate change and developing strategies to enhance growth, sustainability and competitiveness.

Key features include:

- Case studies covering businesses of all sizes, from small firms to multinational corporations, across industries and countries;

- Annotated further readings and guidance at the end of each chapter;

- Access to a web-based instructor's guide and supplementary teaching materials.

Designed to spark debate and encourage discussion, this book equips students with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate the complexities of today's international business landscape.

Review Quotes

"A fascinating book that builds on the pioneering work on responsible business from scholars from the Centre for Responsible Business at University of Birmingham Business School and University of Bristol. It extends the geoeconomic scope of responsible business, further increases the depth of analysis and presents a truly interdisciplinary exposition that will be of long-term value to students across the globe." Ian Thomson, University of Dundee

"With this helpful and insightful book, the authors demystify the black box of 'responsible international business'. Advocating for a practice-informed analysis that will make students as future business leaders better aware of the challenges involved in operating responsibly, the authors explore processes and procedures that are reshaping our contemporary world geoeconomy in profound ways." Andrew Herod, University of Georgia

About the Author

John R. Bryson is Director of Research, Strategy and International Business, and Professor of Enterprise and Economic Geography at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham.

Jennifer Johns is School Research Director (Associate Dean Research), and Professor of Management at the University of Bristol Business School.

Laura Salciuviene is Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and Associate Professor of Strategy and International Business at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham.

James Blackmore-Wright is Assistant Professor of Strategy and Leadership, and Programme Director of the Executive MBA programme at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham.