International operations : how multiple environments impact productivity and location decisions /

Provides a comprehensive discussion of the factors that affect international operations. International operations can involve sales and production activities. Companies are often too optimistic about the productivity of international sales, that is, overestimate the development of international mark...

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Main Author: Steenhuis, Harm-Jan., (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, 2015.
Edition:First edition.
Series:2014 digital library.
Supply and operations management collection.
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Summary:Provides a comprehensive discussion of the factors that affect international operations. International operations can involve sales and production activities. Companies are often too optimistic about the productivity of international sales, that is, overestimate the development of international markets. Companies are also often too optimistic about the productivity of international production, that is, underestimate the costs and efforts involved. This leads to disappointing results or divestment of international operations.
Item Description:Part of: 2014 digital library.
Physical Description:1 online resource (164 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-160) and index.
ISBN:9781606495797
ISSN:2156-8200
Access:Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.