This comprehensive, three-volume set covers every aspect of international business operations and offers a detailed discussion of important issues looming on the horizon. Covering an array of topics critical to today's business leader, International Business in the 21st Century is comprised of three volumes. The first volume, Are You Ready? Preparing for International Operations, covers issues related to establishing an international business, including assessing your export readiness and finding financing. Volume two, Going Global: Implementing International Business Operations, is about actually getting your business up and running. Volume three, Staying on Top: Crucial Issues for International Business in the 21st Century, discusses the many things that impact anyone doing business in the international arena, from cultural differences to the challenges of international threats and terrorism. Bridging the gap between the business world and the academic world, the set provides a comprehensive breakdown of the specific topic areas associated with firm preparedness, improving efficiencies, and the often-overlooked areas of operational risk. With this set in hand, business leaders will better understand how to get involved and how to stay ahead of the curve in international markets.