Henry Buhl Library: International Business: Background Reading

Doing Business Resources

Business Info

Passport GMID This link opens in a new window
A global market research database offering research reports and company profiles providing insight into industries, economies and consumers worldwide.
A to Z International Business This link opens in a new window
Business and trade information for 170+ countries, with coverage on importing/exporting, global logistics, international banking and law, e-commerce, and more

globalEDGE A knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities. Created by the Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University (from MSU-CIBER).
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Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new window
Consists of 170+ country guides documenting culture, customs, history, business, and more.

Encyclopedia of Emerging Markets (2nd ed.)
Offers rare insight into nations with social or business activity in the process of rapid growth and industrialization, as well as highlighting key emerging industries within those economies.

Cultural Info

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intercultural Competence
Call Number: Ref HM 1211 .S24 2015 v. 1-2
Cultural competence refers to the set of attitudes, practices, and policies that enables a person or agency to work well with people from differing cultural groups. Other related terms include cultural sensitivity, transcultural skills, diversity competence, and multicultural expertise.

Global Resource Directory Current topics, such as outsourcing and social responsibility are covered, as well as sites dedicated to culture, travel/living abroad, statistics, trade law, and more (from globalEDGE).
International Business Etiquette, Manners & Culture This site is a "source for international business etiquette, manners, and cross cultural communication."
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Users can access information about doing business in more than 30 countries. Each entry includes an introduction, fun facts, a Geert Hofstede analysis, as well as details about religion, appearance, behavior, communication, and other resources.

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