There are probably few concepts less understood, more cursed and blamed for everything imaginable, and yet perhaps result in so many outstanding developments as globalisation. Globalisation is the process of denationalisation of markets, politics and legal systems, i.e., the rise of the so-called global economy. The consequences of this political and economic restructuring on local economies, human welfare and environment are the subject of vigorous debate among businesses of all sizes, various international organisations, governmental institutions and the academic world. This book presents current research in the field of globalisation.
Preface; The Protection & Promotion of Cultural Diversity at the International Level: Current State & Future Perspectives; The "Whirlwind" of Globalization: Implications for Strategic Global Human Resource Management; Globalization, Modernization & Education in Iran: An Overview; Globalization, Modernization & Education in Muslim Countries: Some Basic Challenges; Globalisation & Partnerships: An Overview; Business Partnerships in a Globalising World: Economic Considerations; Globalization: The End of Industrial Relations; The Effect of Globalisation on the Image of Partner Brands; Consumer Segmentation for Globalising Firms; Economic Globalisaton & Foreign Direct Investment in the South-West Indian Ocean: Are the Usual Determinants Still Relevant?; Emerging Market Under Globalization: The Reform & Development in China; Conceptualizing Rural Communities in the Face of Globalization: The African Perspective; Globalization, Inequality & the Labour Market; Consumer Segmentation for Globalizing Firms; Institutional Reforms & Governance Restructuring for Distribution of Gains Under Globalization; Globalization as the Hegemonic Concept of Neoliberal Ideology; China-U.S. Trade Issues; Global Financial Crisis: Analysis & Policy Implications; Index.