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A book that readers new to the subject can actually understand, this non-intimidating treatment about very complex subject matter contains cases that are extremely topical and interesting. The emphasis is on ethics, allowing readers to identify the values that influence how cases are decided. Authored by experts in the field, this exciting compilation of today’s hot-button issues will prove an excellent introduction to business and legal issues.
The legal environment of business is thoroughly treated in an extremely reader-friendly manner; various topics include: the American legal system, dispute resolution, constitutional principles, cyberlaw, white-collar crime, contracts, sales, product and service liability, the law of property, agency law, labor-management relations, environmental law, securities trading and issuance, antitrust laws, and debtor-creditor relations.
An excellent desk reference for the legal departments of any business, this book also provides an interesting read for anyone interested in business and ethics.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW AND IT'S ENVIRONMENT, 4th Edition employs a comparative approach that emphasizes private law and facilitates effective managerial decision-making. The authors balance the legal challenges of doing business in developing and non-market-economy countries with the economic and political issues that commonly arise.
Customer Reviews:
It is an excellent book for international lawyers.......1998-09-29
This book contains a concise explanation of every day problems regarding foreign transactions, together with an explanation of the Common law system specially in United States, this book concentrates pertinent cases for each of the subjects explained in it.
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Learn to successfully engage in and conduct international business transactions with INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW! With a focus on transactional business, this business law text provides you with numerous practical tips and applications that will help you succeed in this course and in your career. Studying is made easy with tools such as qualitative and applied problems, internet exercises, excerpted cases, and frequently used forms and documents found throughout the text. With its comparative perspective, this business text also prepares you to do business with other countries by teaching you about business law in other nations and how they differ from U.S. laws.
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- not worth it
- Indispensable for Execs, Mgrs, Invest. Pros, Mgmt Consultant
- Great overview of main legal issues for managers
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Constance E. Bagley , and
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Recognized and respected for both its inclusion of cutting edge material and for its strong strategic managerial approach, this is one of the most comprehensive and challenging, yet approachable and understandable legal environments texts on the market. It is equally suitable for students with substantial work experience as well as for those who are studying business for the first time. The text fully looks at the subject matter from the perspective of current and future business managers and leaders by providing an in-depth understanding of how law impacts daily management decisions and business strategies. Its integrated treatment of law and management presents a very strategic perspective, showing how the law provides ways for managers to minimize risk and create value, how to use the law to craft solutions to attain core business objectives, and how to spot legal issues before they become legal problems and effectively handle the inevitable legal disputes that arise in the course of doing business.
Customer Reviews:
not worth it.......2002-08-12
There are many better books out there that are easier to follow and comprehend if you are not a law student. Not impressive.
Indispensable for Execs, Mgrs, Invest. Pros, Mgmt Consultant.......2000-08-13
For the benefit of all the people who cannot take her course, Prof. Connie Bagley has written this book that has the same title as her course (she teaches a quarter each at the Stanford and Harvard Business Schools). It is an extremely very well thought out and well written book. Throughout the book Prof. Bagley has kept in mind the reader's background and organized and written content in a way that will be of maximum benefit to the reader.
This book is one of the best investments that any person can make. While almost everyone will benefit from this book, I feel this book will be indispensable to the following readers: 1. Any person in a Business Administration/Management role, especially Executives and Managers in large corporations, Investment Professionals and Management Consultants. 2. Professionals associated with legal matters who want a refresher and a quick reference book that covers key aspects of all the important laws. 3. Any person who wants to gain a knowledge of the legal environment, especially the environment in which business is conducted.
Unlike a law book intended for specialist lawyers, this book is readable by people who are not lawyers. After reading this book or using it as a reference one can get a good understanding of the legal process (how the entire legal system works) and several important areas of law such as Contracts, Torts, Product Liability, Intellectual Property, Labor, Environmental, Antitrust, Real Estate, Consumer protection, Securities, and International Business. The legal topics discussed are on the leading edge of business regulation. They include the World Trade Organization, employer liability for sexual harassment, compensation and liability act, and HIV in the workplace.
In keeping with the Internet age, Prof. Bagley analyzes the implications of the Internet and Information Technology to several laws (such as copyright law in the cyberspace), and also gives several Internet sources for the reader to conduct further research.
It is remarkable that the book covers each of the topics perfectly to the extent required - nothing more and nothing less. The book has around 1050 pages and the time invested in each page is worth the rewards.
As Prof. Bagley says, the purpose of the book is to provide you a good understanding of the legal system, how the laws work, removal of any fear of laws, how to avoid legal mistakes, how to protect yourself, when to take what legal action and, most importantly, make you smart enough to know when to go to your lawyer. You cannot expect to practice law after reading this book but you definitely will know when to seek legal help, and how to communicate effectively with your legal advisors.
Prof. Bagley has also written another book "The Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Law". If only every entrepreneur read this book before starting out, the number of failures caused by legal blunders will be close to zero.
Both her books are extremely very well thought out and well written. I was fortunate to get into Prof. Connie Bagley's high demand "Managers and the Legal Environment" course at Stanford Graduate School of Business. The course is an absolute gem of a course. While this course is a high demand course, her other course "Legal Challenges in Entrepreneurship" is usually multiply over subscribed with around 150 students wanting to get into a class of 66! Prof. Bagley is a wonderful teacher and an amazing person. Her class was a wonderful learning experience for me and I thank her for that. I'm sure that after reading the book you too will thank her for having written this book.
Great overview of main legal issues for managers.......1998-12-02
This book is amongst others used at the Stanford MBA course as an introduction to legal issues that may arise for managers in a variety of business situations. It is comprehensive and is well illustrated with landmark case studies and relevant hypotheticals. Constance Bagley takes out most of the cumbersome legalistic language and makes the complexities of US corporate and civil law understandable.
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This text is used at more colleges and universities than any other business law text. With the perfect balance of tradition and innovation, this benchmark text brings to life the functions and inner-workings of business law in the real world. Rich with classic and modern cases, West's Business Law is the ideal text for students entering virtually any field of business. By combining this market leading text with a complete supplements and technology package, this is the one clear choice in business law courses.
Customer Reviews:
Business Law 10 Edition .......2007-09-28
I like it a lot but it needs to put into simple word for a person like me who don't known any thing about law could understand it better. over all its a very good book. A lot of good information.
Lollie L. Jefferson
West's Business Law, tenth edition.......2007-09-06
The book came in a sealed cover. Although it looks brand new, it does say it is "used". You would never know it. It came in a timely manner and when I followed up w/the seller to see when it shipped, they sent me back an e-mail within a few hours. I would highly recommend using Off Campus Athens again.
Great Book To Keep.......2007-07-17
I have been through a few bad and good text books throughout my college career, but this had to be one of the best I ever picked up. It is easy to search through and actually makes the topics interesting to read.
Great reference book too.......2007-05-09
The book had great case studies but the best part were the on line review tests. I got 100 on the final!!
Excellent service and quality.......2007-03-19
Great! Product shipping status was easy to track, great communication via email regarding status of product. Product came much quicker than expected and was exactly as I expected! Thanks!
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The Ultimate Accountants’ Reference Including GAAP, IRS & SEC Regulations, Leases, and More, Second Edition updates you on the latest accounting regulations for all aspects of the financial statements, accounting management reports, and management of the accounting department including best practices, control systems, and the fast close. This is the perfect daily answer book for the practicing accountant.
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This practical book covers accounting regulations for all aspects of the financial statements, accounting management reports, and management of the accounting department¿including best practices, control systems, and the fast close. It also addresses financing options, pension plans, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation topics.
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The Ultimate Accounting References.......2006-08-06
This book presents major accounting best practices including its related regulation with the IRS, GAAP and SEC, complete with some cases that make it easier to understand.
Pretty good book.......2006-03-09
Decent book. It hits the high spots on a lot of issues, but does not go into any great detail. I would be careful about relying on it too much because of the constantly changing accounting and tax laws.
Overall, it is a handy reference, and a good book to have on the shelf for accountants. It sure beats getting out the old college text book.
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Emphasizing practical application and theory of international business law, this book shows how firms doing business between the more than 185 countries of the world are governed and regulated. This book provides full coverage of all the main topics dealing with international business law including foreign investment, financing, banking, environmental regulation, multinational enterprises, sales, service, labor, transportation, intellectual property, and taxation. For practicing international lawyers book who need a complete, easy-to-use, and up-to-date reference.
Customer Reviews:
Avoid this book like the plague!.......2007-01-30
I am currently taking a class that uses this textbook and I am ready to throw this thing into a woodchipper.
It might be okay if each chapter wasn't constantly being interrupted by the case files, but, no, the readability of this book is completely shot because multi-page case files cut right into a chapter section, making it nearly impossible to keep track of what section I'm reading. I hate, hate, HATE this book because of those case files. The case files should have been put at the end of the chapter material!!!
Oh, and a little color would be nice. A book couldn't be more boring than this one.
Its one redeeming value is that it will save you a fortune in prescription sleep aids. Start reading it and you'll be asleep before your head hits the desk.
Globalization and need to know International Law.......2001-08-25
This book is essentially important for every business person dealing in international arena and every student seeking careers in multinational businesses. The author covers almost all aspects of governing laws related to international trade. My personal statement would be that this book is not to just read but to use it in everyday's practices as a desk reference.
Best help for international business law practitioners.......2001-08-08
This is the best book I've ever read about international business law. It is a very good guide to all issues concerning international law since the choice of a applicable law for a contract passing through contract contents, labor and taxes international legislation, ethics and finishing with the very new cyber law. This is a book to be read for specialists in both international law and international business, but also for practitioners of international trade. We have adodpted this book in our course of International Business Law at Universidad del Istmo in Guatemala. The best book I have consulted in the field.
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This text provides a concise explanation of the statutory and case law that affects business with the objective of enabling students to use the law as a source for business decision-making. Excellent preparation for CPA exams and numerous critical thinking features are particular strengths of this text. This sixth edition continues the tradition of authoritative, accurate, and up-to-date presentation of the law.
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Wow, awesome.......2007-07-30
My book arrive very quickly and it was in excellent condition. It arrived just in time for class. Thanks
Good book, but AMZN's price is high.......1999-04-27
You can get the book at much cheaper price from elsewhere including book stores.
Barnes and Nobles.com sells it only for $72.50.
Check it out. do not buy from AMZN. They are cheaters.
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Compiled by the United States Customs Service, this book is an essential source of information for anyone importing goods--commercial or personal property--into the United States. Topics covered in depth include:
- How the customs service works at ports of entry
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- How to prepare error-free invoices
- How to calculate duty payable and qualify for refunds of duty
- How transaction values are assessed and how currency conversion works
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- Understanding prohibitions, import restrictions, and quotas
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In addition, an extensive appendix provides sample customs forms, certificates, and invoices, along with relevant excerpts from statutes governing importing into the United States. Complete, up-to-date, and easy to use, this book provides all the information needed to import efficiently and profitably into the United States.
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Good Reference.......2007-04-20
This is not the most interesting read in the world, but it contains good information. If you have an import business, this is a must have for your reference library.
A Basic Guide to Importing.......2006-01-31
This is like the dictionary not good reading but a must have when you need to look up a word. Only a fraction of the material will be about your specific situation or product. Most if not all this info is available at the customs service website but is good to have it in one place.
Just got to customs website.......2005-01-09
All of the information in this book is available through the US customs website. Don't waste your money.
Not at all written in a user friedly manner either, just lists all sorts of rules.
A little vague, but it's a MUST HAVE.......2002-07-08
It is not a user-friendly book, but it supplies a lot of guidelines fot the beginning importer. I recommend you to buy it, but supplement it with specific info on the article(s) you intend to import (food, clothing, machinery, etc.).
A must-have reference book for international trade........2001-07-07
Wow! What a useful book it is! It is an essential reference that provides concise, accurate, and informative expertise especially on importing. If you are looking for a reliable resource about importing regulations and entry procedures, this is the one that you should consider!!!
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Due to massive media coverage, many people are familiar with the controversy and organized resistance that globalization has generated around the world, yet explaining what globalization actually means in practice is a complicated task. For those wanting to learn more, this book is an excellent place to start. An experienced economist, Joseph Stiglitz had a brilliant career in academia before serving for four years on President Clinton's Council of Economic Advisors and then three years as chief economist and senior vice president of the World Bank. His book clearly explains the functions and powers of the main institutions that govern globalization--the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization--along with the ramifications, both good and bad, of their policies. He strongly believes that globalization can be a positive force around the world, particularly for the poor, but only if the IMF, World Bank, and WTO dramatically alter the way they operate, beginning with increased transparency and a greater willingness to examine their own actions closely. Of his time at the World Bank, he writes, "Decisions were made on the basis of what seemed a curious blend of ideology and bad economics, dogma that sometimes seemed to be thinly veiling special interests.... Open, frank discussion was discouraged--there was no room for it." The book is not entirely critical, however: "Those who vilify globalization too often overlook its benefits," Stiglitz writes, explaining how globalization, along with foreign aid, has improved the living standards of millions around the world. With this clear and balanced book, Stiglitz has contributed significantly to the debate on this important topic. --Shawn Carkonen
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This powerful, unsettling book gives us a rare glimpse behind the closed doors of global financial institutions by the winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics.
When it was first published, this national bestseller quickly became a touchstone in the globalization debate. Renowned economist and Nobel Prize winner Joseph E. Stiglitz had a ringside seat for most of the major economic events of the last decade, including stints as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and chief economist at the World Bank. Particularly concerned with the plight of the developing nations, he became increasingly disillusioned as he saw the International Monetary Fund and other major institutions put the interests of Wall Street and the financial community ahead of the poorer nations.
Those seeking to understand why globalization has engendered the hostility of protesters in Seattle and Genoa will find the reasons here. While this book includes no simple formula on how to make globalization work, Stiglitz provides a reform agenda that will provoke debate for years to come. Rarely do we get such an insider's analysis of the major institutions of globalization as in this penetrating book. With a new foreword for this paperback edition.
Customer Reviews:
Problems of Globalization spelled out in a lucid way........2007-09-24
This is really a wonderful book on the problems of globalization. Stiglitz points out many of the problems of the IMF and its imposing of conditions on those nations who need its help. Stiglitz points out that free market liberalization without the proper infrastructures such as unemployment insurance and market regulations can cause great harm to developing nations. Unfortunately, the IMF pushes for free market liberalization and very severe austerity plans when it gives out loans. The author does a great job in taking an esoteric subject and making it very understandable to a common reader. The book is really a primer in some ways but he also goes into different examples. He also gives some ideas on what are the solutions to the problems. If anyone wants some background on why there are so many protests at World Trade Organization meetings or other types of economic summits, this book will give you the big picture view of the situations. Stiglitz gives constructive and lucid ideas on what are the remedies to the problems. I took a class on Globalism in MBA school and this was a great book reminding me of the problems in a world economy. Stiglitz shows his ideas that globalization is something that needs to profit the poor and improve lives instead of just backing the interests of the rich. He makes a point several times that institutions like the IMF that play a role in affecting the economic policies of a developing nation need to have transparency, accountability, and approval by the people of that developing nation. He does not advocate throwing out the system; he wants globalization to be a better system for all nations.
World Bank.......2007-06-26
Stiglitz shreds the IMF -- tactfully -- but not tactfully enough to avoid an angry backlash from his peers at the IMF. He highlights what has been wrong and even idiotic about IMF-run globalization and ill-timed structural adjustments, poor sequencing. He thinks democratic leaders should decide HOW they implement global economics, perhaps with some guidance, not just the avaricious Washington Consensus demanding austerity measure and open up for speculative capital flows.
He describes how the World Bank, with himself at the helm, tried to accomplish it's historical purpose -- to spread prosperity and help facilitate trade, not looting. He described some brilliant and compassionate leaders and economists he worked with.
But until recently, it's been Paul Wolfowitz in charge of what Stiglitz used to do. Woe be unto all of us.
what globalization really is.......2007-05-18
a well written ballanced book that takes a deep look at what globalization is and how it effects people, business and government, from the rich to the poor. easy to read for the non-economist, with both sides of the debate being represented equally leaving the reader with a better understanding of the forces behind their changing world.
Ten Things I learned from Globalization and its Discontents.......2007-04-11
1. This book is highly informdative about the effects of the IMF and the World Bank on the world's unequal economy, with a closer focus on the IMF.
2. It describes in detail the muddy mix of false beliefs, borderline corruption and gross incompetence that drive the international financial institutions and inform their ivory tower decisions which have such profound effect on the people of the world.
3. Stiglitz clearly explains economic theories that clearly rebut the policies of the IMF.
4. He gives in-depth case studies that illustrate the inextricable mess these lending institutions can make in attempting to control the macroeconomic processes of poor nations.
5. He is especially informative in his unpacking of the Asian Financial Crisis of 1998, its causes, and how the IMF contributed to large-scale economic disaster. He explains the speculation encouraged by the IMF and the subsequent scares that led investors to flee en masse from the region. Then he discusses how the IMF's policies of structural adjustment and budgetary restraint further harmed nations. Malaysia, who refused to listen to the IMF, suffered the least from the massive economic downturn.
6. He also enlightens the reader about why Russia fell into such disarray after its post-Cold War "freedom." Without a gradual transition to a market economy, as China has been successful in accomplishing, Russia found itself in a crisis where the powerful managed to gain the bulk of the wealth and those with little power descended into poverty without a welfare state to aid them.
7. He explains clearly the conflict between the IMF's Keynsian roots, which aim to support failing economies by extending credit to be able to continue functioning, and its present policies, which force failing economies to reduce its spending, thereby causing nations and people to suffer.
8. As an insider, Stiglitz is able to describe the callousness with which the IMF views - or doesn't view - the people most affected by their policies is part of the organizational structure.
9. The worst part is that we can get all of this information, but lending institutions are not accountable to us or to the people for whom they make such life-altering decisions.
10. Yet only by sharing this information will nations who do have to decide to accept that IMF loan or not be able to understand the consequences of their decision, will individuals be able to stage protest or other forms of dissent, and will change hopefully eventually come in the large institutions that control so much of what happens in the world.
One of the Best.......2007-01-20
A great book which should be read by many to help them have a clearer idea of what is happening around the world. the author gives you what you need to know about the globalization process and what goes on behind the curtain that covers it. however in order to understand it readers should have some essential information of economics. great book never got tired of it.
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