The textbook «Managing an organization in the context of International business» corresponds to the independently established educational standards of SPbPU, is intended for students studying in the field of study 38.03.02 "Management", educational program 38.03.02_26 "International Business (in English)". The textbook consists of an introduction, seven chapters, including the main text, generalizing conclusions and didactic apparatus for students' self-control (control questions, tasks, practical and test tasks), and a list of references for a more detailed study of thematic material.

• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Introduction
• Chapter 1. International business in a competitive environment
  • 1.1. International business concept
  • 1.2. Stages of formation of an international company. Types of international companies
  • Questions for review
  • Experimental exercise
  • Test tasks
  • References for Chapter 1
• Chapter 2. Global environment of transnational corporations operations
  • 2.1. Characteristics of the conditions for the functioning of transnational corporations
  • 2.2. Features of the globalization process. Globalization theories
  • 2.3. Impact of globalization processes on the activities of transnational corporations
  • Questions for review
  • Experimental exercise
  • Test tasks
  • References for Chapter2
• Chapter 3. Strategic planning in transnational corporations
  • 3.1. The concept and stages of strategic planning in TNCs
  • 3.2. Organization of the strategic planning process in TNCs
  • 3.3. Types of strategies of transnational corporations
  • Questions for review
  • Experimental exercise
  • Test tasks
  • References for Chapter 3
• Chapter 4. Management of business processes in TNCs
  • 4.1. The concept and types of business processes in TNCs
  • 4.2. Process approach to TNC management
  • 4.3. TNK business process modeling
  • 4.4. TNK business process management systems
  • Questions for review
  • Experimental exercise
  • Test tasks
  • References for Chapter 4
• Chapter 5. Organizational management structures
  • 5.1. The concept of the organizational structure and the stages of its design
  • 5.2. Mechanistic governance structures
  • 5.3. Adaptive governance structures
  • 5.4. Features of the organizational structures of international companies
  • Questions for review
  • Experimental exercise
  • Test tasks
  • References for Chapter 5
• Chapter 6. Management of export-import activities of TNCs
  • 6.1. The concept of foreign trade. Foreign trade methods
  • 6.2. Planning of foreign trade activities of TNCs
  • 6.3. Advantages and risks of foreign trade activities of TNCs
  • 6.4. Evaluation of the effectiveness of export-import operations of TNCs
  • Questions for review
  • Experimental exercise
  • Test tasks
  • References for Chapter 6
• Chapter 7. Technological development of transnational corporations
  • 7.1. Innovation and technology as a basic factor in the development of TNCs
  • 7.2. Characteristics of innovations introduced by TNCs
  • 7.3. The essence and stages of the innovation process in TNCs
  • 7.4. Industry 4.0 technologies
  • 7.5. Licensed trade of TNK
  • Questions for review
  • Experimental exercise
  • Test tasks
  • References for Chapter 7
• List of questions for the exam
• References