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Title The globalisation of executives and economics : lessons from Thailand / edited by John Walsh
Published Oxford : Chandos, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (265 pages)
Series Chandos Asian studies series, contemporary issues and trends
Chandos Asian studies series, contemporary issues and trends
Contents Cover; The Globalisation of Executives and Economies:Lessons from Thailand; Copyright; Contents; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The Managerial Agenda; Agenda for Thailand; Organisation of the Book; Author's Biodata; Note; Section 1: Overview of Thailand and the Thai Economy; Chapter 1: The Globalisation of Thai Corporations and Executives: the New Generation.; Introduction; Globalisation and Competitiveness; Measuring Competitiveness; Global Business Environment; Globalised Companies; Asian Regional Rankings; The Globalisation of Executive Attitudes
Background of the New Generation of Thailand's ExecutivesLevel of Internationalisation; Perspectives on Globalisation; International Vs Local; Adaptation; Barriers to Globalisation; Competitive Advantages; Going Regional; Value Creation; Internationalisation Strategies; Conclusions; References; Chapter 2: Globalisation and the Evolution of Business Management and Leadership in Thailand: Some Observations.; Introduction; Definitions; Perspective; Thai Businesses, Leaders and Managers-the Early 1970s; Thai Businesses, Leaders and Managers the 1980s
Thai Businesses, Leaders and Managers the 1990sThe Go-Go Years 1990 through 1997; The Years of Collapse and Crisis 1997 to 2000; Thai Businesses, Leaders and Managers 2000 and Beyond; Summary and Conclusions; Chapter 3: Consumer Emancipation and Economic Development: The Case of Thailand.; Introduction; The Thai Economy; Conclusion; References; Section 2: Crucial Industrial Sectors; Chapter 4: Globalisation of The Executive Search Industry in Thailand.; To Begin With ... ; The Current Situation; Attitudes to Recruitment; Who Uses Executive Search and Why?; Cultural Influences on Executive Search
Changes in Executive Search since 1997Developments in the Executive Search Industry; Observed Trends; Regulation; Conclusions; References; Chapter 5: Globalisation and the Thai Educational System.; Impact of Globalisation; Chapter 6: Agro-Industry Competitiveness in Thailand under Globalisation.; Introduction; Key Definitions; Overview of Thai Agro-Industry; Relevant Policies and Selected Key Institution; Current Government Policies and Key Bodies; Agro-Industry Export Performance; Key Competitiveness Issues and Bottlenecks; Selected Subsectors
Conclusions and Suggestions for Further DevelopmentsReferences; Chapter 7: Post-Tsunami Recovery and the Tourist Authority of Thailand.; Introduction; The Tourist Industry in Thailand; Immediate Impacts of the Tsunami; Financial Impact; Loss of Natural and Environmental Resources; Emotional Impact; Strategies for Tourism Recovery of the Andaman Coast; Tourism, The Tsunami and Globalisation; The International Response; Identification of Remains; Early Warning System; Labour Market Impact; Conclusion; References; Section 3: The Legal, Political and Cultural Environment of Thai Business
Chapter 8: The Globalisation of Thailand -- Obstacles and Solutions: A Management Perspective
Summary How has globalisation affected the executives and economy of Thailand, one of the most dynamically growing countries in East Asia? This book provides coverage of crucial industrial sectors in the Thai economy, comparisons between the past and the present Thai economy and a variety of studies aiming to explain the behaviour of Thai executives and consumers. A comprehensive approach to the globalisation of Thai executives and companiesWritten by a variety of industry and academic specialistsAvoids academic jargon in explaining real-life issues in an easy to read style
Notes "Cass Business School, City of London"--Cover
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Business enterprises -- Thailand
Globalization -- Thailand
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industrial Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management Science.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Organizational Behavior.
Business enterprises
Economic history
Globalization
SUBJECT Thailand -- Economic conditions -- 1986- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005541
Subject Thailand
Form Electronic book
Author Walsh, John, 1964- editor
Sir John Cass Business School.
ISBN 9781780632520
1780632525
1843342812
9781843342816