Overview
- Present the latest trends in International Business since the pandemic has influenced the field
- Explores how international business can contribute to the targets of SDG 8
- Addresses grand societal challenges
Part of the book series: The Academy of International Business (AIB)
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Table of contents (21 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Introduction to International Business and SDG 8
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Research Perspectives on SDG 8
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Teaching Perspectives on SDG 8
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About this book
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8 aims to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. The twelve associated targets call for action in a number of interconnected domains that are of great relevance for global governance, international business, and international entrepreneurship. However, the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical issues such as war, the climate crisis and associated humanitarian catastrophes highlight just how fragile progress towards inclusive and sustainable growth is. Global disruptions in supply chains and an increase in national protectionism prompts questions whether global value chains should be shortened and re-localised to reduce risks. This book examines the policy issues and practitioner perspectives on the role of International Business in the achievement of SDG 8 targets in the current global climate. Covering topics such as the technological upgrading and innovation, the formalisation and growth of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, the decoupling of economic growth from environmental degradation as well as from the exploitation of workers and employees including women, children, migrants, persons with disabilities and other minorities, this is a vital resource for scholars and students interested in exploring international business and grand societal challenges.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Rudolf R. Sinkovics is Professor of International Business at University of Glasgow, Adam Smith Business School, UK, and Visiting Professor at LUT University, Finland.
Mehdi Boussebaa is Professor of International Business at University of Glasgow, Adam Smith Business School, UK, where he also leads the International Business and Enterprise Research Cluster.
Margaret Fletcher is Professor of International Business at University of Glasgow, Adam Smith Business School, UK. She is member of the School's Senior Leadership Team, Co-head of Management Subject.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: International Business and SDG 8
Book Subtitle: Exploring the Relationship between IB and Society
Editors: Noemi Sinkovics, Rudolf R. Sinkovics, Mehdi Boussebaa, Margaret Fletcher
Series Title: The Academy of International Business
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-46802-5
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-46801-8Published: 28 February 2024
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-46804-9Due: 15 April 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-46802-5Published: 27 February 2024
Series ISSN: 2662-1223
Series E-ISSN: 2662-1231
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXXVIII, 394
Number of Illustrations: 7 b/w illustrations, 16 illustrations in colour
Topics: International Business