Managing Transaction Costs in the Era of Globalization

Managing Transaction Costs in the Era of Globalization
Author: F. A. G. den Butter
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2012
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1781001316

This timely book presents practical applications of modern economic theories to trade, transaction costs and institutions within both business and governmental realms. Frank A.G. den Butter explains the importance and means of keeping transaction costs as low as possible. He illustrates how this transaction management can contribute to making firms and nations more competitive by exploiting gains from the division of labour and international fragmentation of production, and uses relevant case studies to illustrate how value is created by reducing transaction costs. Policy recommendations for strengthening the competitive position of trading nations and reducing implementation costs of government policy are presented, and management methods for creating value in organizing production on a global scale are prescribed. A wide-ranging audience encompassing economists in academia, government and business; managers in industry and government; and students of economics, business and globalization will find this book to be a crucial reference tool.

Managing Transaction Costs in International Production

Managing Transaction Costs in International Production
Author: Ebel Berghuis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2013
Genre:
ISBN:

This era of globalization is characterized by an ongoing international fragmentation of production where the supply chain is split up in more and more parts. The traditional Ricardian theory of trade in products governed by comparative advantages is replaced by a modern theory of trade in tasks. This trend requires new entrepreneurial skills in the organization of production. Tasks are outsourced to those places in the world where the lower production costs outweigh the additional transaction costs associated with the fragmentation of production. This managing of transaction costs, which we label transaction management, has become a major entrepreneurial skill in transaction economies like the Netherlands. It is determinant for the "make or buy"ŗ and location decisions. This paper investigates the practice of transaction management by using data from in-depth interviews with seven companies in the Netherlands which are actually engaged in this modern way of organizing production. It shows that the various ways of coping with transaction costs in the organization of production play an important role in the strategic decision making of the internationally operating entrepreneurs. However, transaction costs are only intuitively dealt with in organizing production. Therefore it seems that support from more formal argumentation, based on the theories of transaction cost economics and new institutional economics, is warranted.

Transaction Cost Management

Transaction Cost Management
Author: Chihiro Suematsu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-08-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 331906889X

All organizations, institutions, business processes, markets and strategies have one aim in common: the reduction of transaction costs. This aim is pursued relentlessly in practice, and has been perceived to bring about drastic changes, especially in the recent global market and the cyber economy. This book analyzes and describes “transactions” as a model, on the basis of which organizations, institutions and business processes can be appropriately shaped. It tracks transaction costs to enable a scientific approach instead of a widely used “state-of-the-art” approach, working to bridge the gap between theory and practice. This open access book analyzes and describes “transactions” as a model...

Global Economic Prospects 2007

Global Economic Prospects 2007
Author: World Bank
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2006
Genre: Business
ISBN: 0821367285

Over the next 25 years developing countries will move to center stage in the global economy. Global Economic Prospects 2007 analyzes the opportunities - and stresses - this will create. While rich and poor countries alike stand to benefit, the integration process will make more acute stresses already apparent today - in income inequality, in labor markets, and in the environment. Over the next 25 years, rapid technological progress, burgeoning trade in goods and services, and integration of financial markets create the opportunity for faster long-term growth. However, some regions, notably Africa, are at risk of being left behind. The coming globalization will also see intensified stresses on the "global commons." Addressing global warming, preserving marine fisheries, and containing infectious diseases will require effective multilateral collaboration to ensure that economic growth and poverty reduction proceed without causing irreparable harm to future generations."

Management Consultancy and Banking in an Era of Globalization

Management Consultancy and Banking in an Era of Globalization
Author: A. Jones
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2003-11-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1403918635

Management consultancy and investment banking have been held up as industries at the forefront of contemporary globalization. Using an inter-disciplinary approach ranging across economics, economic geography, sociology and management studies, Andrew Jones analyzes the nature of globalization within business service transnational corporations in these sectors. Using qualitative research with leading business managers, he focuses on the social and cultural nature of 'doing' global service business in an era of increasing integration of the world economy.

Managing Globalized, Deglobalized and Reglobalized Supply Chains

Managing Globalized, Deglobalized and Reglobalized Supply Chains
Author: Di Fan
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2023-10-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3031424182

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the complexities surrounding supply chain globalization, de-globalization, and the prospective re-globalization. It not only presents the interplay of these phenomena but also navigates their root causes through the lens of organizational, economic and political theories. The analysis spans across multiple fields, enabling readers to grasp the full breadth and depth of the dynamics at play. In this book, you'll delve into the intricacies of global sourcing and production. These discussions will help you understand the layers of complexities inherent in managing global supply chains. You'll explore the risks and uncertainties associated with international supply chain operations, gaining insight into building resilient and adaptive systems capable of thriving amidst constant change. You'll also learn about the sustainability challenges emerging within the global supply chain environment. How can firms ensure that their supply chains remain economically viable, socially responsible, and environmentally friendly? These and other topics find their discussions in the pages of this book. This book offers considerable value for various readers. Students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels can gain essential understanding of concepts and phenomena related to supply chain globalization. Operational managers can find practical implications and strategies for managing their global supply chains amidst an unpredictable international trade environment. Finally, the book doesn't only focus on the present. It forecasts potential future developments and proposes new research directions in the fields of supply chain management, strategic management, and international business. Thus, it's also an indispensable resource for scholars seeking fresh perspectives and avenues for exploration.

Global Applications of Multigenerational Management and Leadership in the Transcultural Era

Global Applications of Multigenerational Management and Leadership in the Transcultural Era
Author: Christiansen, Bryan
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2019-09-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 152259907X

While much thought has been given to how business leaders and managers can obtain the most productivity from Millennials (Generation Y) and subsequent groups such as Generation Z, the true challenge is far more complex. The workforce of the near future will be a multigenerational one, featuring members from between four and six generations in one organizational setting. This situation is made even more complex and challenging with the effect of today's globalization, which has created worldwide hypercompetition in organizations that often involves members from multiple cultures who speak different languages. How to effectively handle such a diverse population is increasingly a key concern for organizations of all types and sizes. Global Applications of Multigenerational Management and Leadership in the Transcultural Era is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the application of applying numerous leadership styles to effectively navigate generational compromise. While highlighting topics such as consumer behavior, leadership management, and workforce diversity, this publication is ideally designed for business scholars, managers, executives, human resources professionals, recruitment agencies, students, business professionals, and international business leaders seeking current research on communication strategies and the most effective ways to handle a diverse workforce.

The Globalization Paradox

The Globalization Paradox
Author: Dani Rodrik
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2012-05-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0191634255

For a century, economists have driven forward the cause of globalization in financial institutions, labour markets, and trade. Yet there have been consistent warning signs that a global economy and free trade might not always be advantageous. Where are the pressure points? What could be done about them? Dani Rodrik examines the back-story from its seventeenth-century origins through the milestones of the gold standard, the Bretton Woods Agreement, and the Washington Consensus, to the present day. Although economic globalization has enabled unprecedented levels of prosperity in advanced countries and has been a boon to hundreds of millions of poor workers in China and elsewhere in Asia, it is a concept that rests on shaky pillars, he contends. Its long-term sustainability is not a given. The heart of Rodrik’s argument is a fundamental 'trilemma': that we cannot simultaneously pursue democracy, national self-determination, and economic globalization. Give too much power to governments, and you have protectionism. Give markets too much freedom, and you have an unstable world economy with little social and political support from those it is supposed to help. Rodrik argues for smart globalization, not maximum globalization.

Tourism Management Dynamics

Tourism Management Dynamics
Author: Dimitrios Buhalis
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0750663782

"Provides the reader with a comprehensive insight of the changes in the external business environment, and equips them with new managerial techniques and tools in order to adapt and profit from these changes into the future." --Cover.

Economic Globalization, International Organizations and Crisis Management

Economic Globalization, International Organizations and Crisis Management
Author: Richard Tilly
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2011-06-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642571107

Based on historical perspectives of evolution of major organizations and the latest developments of the 1990s, the analysis here focuses on financial market dynamics, monetary issues and labor market aspects. Reform options for selected international organizations are discussed including aspects of trade, foreign investment and international externalities. Game theoretic concepts are also applied.