Andrea Colli

This thoroughly-revised second edition of Dynamics of International Business provides an in-depth comparative historical analysis of the structural and strategic evolution of international enterprises. Drawing on extensive research, this textbook situates the ostensibly modern phenomena of multinational corporations and economic globalisation within an established and complex history of international enterprises and cross-border business activity. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the global economy and the core forces that have shaped it over time. The book’s structure has been enhanced for this new edition: it is now divided into seven sections representing specific phases of the global economy’s history, each one consisting of two chapters that comprehensively cover the era’s ‘macro’ framework and its ‘micro’ structures respectively. Theoretical paradigms that commonly feature in international business scholarship are also contextualised within the historical eras they emerged from, thus enabling readers to critically engage with and apply these theories. New material has been added throughout, especially regarding current geopolitical tensions threatening to disrupt and even reverse recent globalisation trends in the global economy. Finally, this edition also includes updated case studies based on a diverse range of industries and countries that will complement learning. An essential textbook for economic and business history courses; students and scholars of international business will also find it to be a useful and highly-accessible resource.

This thoroughly-revised second edition of Dynamics of International Business provides an in-depth comparative historical analysis of the structural and strategic evolution of international enterprises. Drawing on extensive research, this textbook situates the ostensibly modern phenomena of multinational corporations and economic globalisation within an established and complex history of international enterprises and cross-border business activity. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the global economy and the core forces that have shaped it over time. The book’s structure has been enhanced for this new edition: it is now divided into seven sections representing specific phases of the global economy’s history, each one consisting of two chapters that comprehensively cover the era’s ‘macro’ framework and its ‘micro’ structures respectively. Theoretical paradigms that commonly feature in international business scholarship are also contextualised within the historical eras they emerged from, thus enabling readers to critically engage with and apply these theories. New material has been added throughout, especially regarding current geopolitical tensions threatening to disrupt and even reverse recent globalisation trends in the global economy. Finally, this edition also includes updated case studies based on a diverse range of industries and countries that will complement learning. An essential textbook for economic and business history courses; students and scholars of international business will also find it to be a useful and highly-accessible resource.

In this textbook, expert authors Amatori and Colli present businesses as the key driver of economic change and development. In analyzing how business interacts with the evolution of economic, technological and political systems over the long term, the book provides a unique method to understand this increasingly vital topic. Updated to incorporate more detail on management theories, the new edition also brings the story up to date to the era of global crisis and financialization.With a chronological approach and led by globally-recognized experts on business history, this is essential reading for all business students and scholars looking at the past and towards the future.

In this textbook, expert authors Amatori and Colli present businesses as the key driver of economic change and development. In analyzing how business interacts with the evolution of economic, technological and political systems over the long term, the book provides a unique method to understand this increasingly vital topic. Updated to incorporate more detail on management theories, the new edition also brings the story up to date to the era of global crisis and financialization.With a chronological approach and led by globally-recognized experts on business history, this is essential reading for all business students and scholars looking at the past and towards the future.

Globalization: A Key Idea for Business and Society analyzes today’s process of global integration. Globalization is seen as a complex phenomenon, the drivers of which are of a technological, institutional, cultural and, not least, political nature.The book includes a historical analysis of the rise, and fall, of the “first globalization” wave which took place between the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the Great War. The chapters focus on the measurement of the global integration process, on the in-depth analysis of the above mentioned “drivers”, and on some of the actors playing a relevant role in the process itself – multinational companies and governments as owners of global companies. The conclusion of the book provides a perspective on the current “globalization backlash”, its determinants and possible future alternative scenarios.This book is an ideal resource for students and practitioners interested in past, present and future globalization.

Globalization: A Key Idea for Business and Society analyzes today’s process of global integration. Globalization is seen as a complex phenomenon, the drivers of which are of a technological, institutional, cultural and, not least, political nature.The book includes a historical analysis of the rise, and fall, of the “first globalization” wave which took place between the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the Great War. The chapters focus on the measurement of the global integration process, on the in-depth analysis of the above mentioned “drivers”, and on some of the actors playing a relevant role in the process itself – multinational companies and governments as owners of global companies. The conclusion of the book provides a perspective on the current “globalization backlash”, its determinants and possible future alternative scenarios.This book is an ideal resource for students and practitioners interested in past, present and future globalization.

Comparative Perspectives of Firms Markets and Entrepreneurship. The Dynamics of International Business offers a comparative, chronological overview of the evolutionary patterns in the strategies and structures of firms active in international markets. An essential textbook for courses in international business and economic history, this book will also be a valuable resource for a variety courses across business and management.

A corporate history of the innovative Benetton Holding Company, Edizione follows the early days of the family-owned brand, through governance and structure changes, mass distribution, infrastructure and network growth, to wider views for the future. In the late 1980s, as a world-class, multi-national and family-run business, the Benetton brand was considered a symbol of Italian entrepreneurial creativity. While at the height of its success, the Benetton family set in motion a process of diversifying its core business, developing its interests in large-scale distribution, infrastructure and the real estate sector. This strategy was made possible by the creation of an independent family-management system: Edizione Srl, today one of Europe's major holding companies. Edizione Srl has investments in many sectors, ranging from motorway and airport catering, infrastructure and mobility, to real estate and agricultural services. 'A shining example of solid, innovative business.' - Ferruccio de Bortoli

The Dynamics of International Business offers a comparative, chronological overview of the strategic and structural evolution of international firms.Organized around eras of global economic development, the text synthesizes research on the internationalization of firms, highlighting crucial turning points in the evolution of the international economy. A particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between historical evidence and the theoretical frameworks available for its interpretation. Each period is illustrated by a selection of short case studies from a variety of industry sectors, including the Levant Company, Nestlé, Singer, Saint Gobain and NEC.An essential textbook for courses in business and economic history, this book will also be a valuable resource for scholars and students of international business more generally.

The Dynamics of International Business offers a comparative, chronological overview of the strategic and structural evolution of international firms.Organized around eras of global economic development, the text synthesizes research on the internationalization of firms, highlighting crucial turning points in the evolution of the international economy. A particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between historical evidence and the theoretical frameworks available for its interpretation. Each period is illustrated by a selection of short case studies from a variety of industry sectors, including the Levant Company, Nestlé, Singer, Saint Gobain and NEC.An essential textbook for courses in business and economic history, this book will also be a valuable resource for scholars and students of international business more generally.

This major new textbook on business history brings together the expertise of two internationally renowned authors to provide a thorough overview of the developments in business – from just before the industrial revolution right up to the present day.Business History is global in scope and looks at the major players – Europe, the US and Japan – as well as emerging economies, such as China and India. Focusing mainly on ‘big business‘, Amatori and Colli critically analyze ‘the firm‘ and its interaction with the evolution of economic, technological and political systems at the micro and macro levels. This up-to-date textbook is an exceptional resource for students on economic and business history courses, as well as for practitioners interested in broadening their understanding of business.

This major new textbook on business history brings together the expertise of two internationally renowned authors to provide a thorough overview of the developments in business – from just before the industrial revolution right up to the present day.Business History is global in scope and looks at the major players – Europe, the US and Japan – as well as emerging economies, such as China and India. Focusing mainly on ‘big business‘, Amatori and Colli critically analyze ‘the firm‘ and its interaction with the evolution of economic, technological and political systems at the micro and macro levels. This up-to-date textbook is an exceptional resource for students on economic and business history courses, as well as for practitioners interested in broadening their understanding of business.

In this 2002 textbook, Andrea Colli gives a historical and comparative perspective on family business, examining through time the different relationships within family businesses and among family enterprises, inside different political and institutional contexts. He compares the performance of family businesses with that of other economic organizations, and looks at how these enterprises have contributed to the evolution of contemporary industrial capitalism. Central to his discussion are the reasons for both the decline and persistence of family business, how it evolved historically, the different forms it has taken over time, and how it has contributed to the growth of single economies. The book summarises previous research into family business, and situates many aspects of family business - such as their strategies, contribution, failure and decline - in an economic, social, political and institutional context. It will be of key interest to students of economic history and business studies.

Gives a historical and comparative perspective on family business.