Cases on Business and Management in the MENA Region

Cases on Business and Management in the MENA Region

Author: American University in Cairo. El-Khazindar Business Research and Case Center

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781609605834

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"This book presents a careful blend of conceptual, theoretical and applied research in regard to the relationship between the Middle East and North Africa region and business and management"--Provided by publisher.


Cases on International Business Logistics in the Middle East

Cases on International Business Logistics in the Middle East

Author: Abdelbary, Islam

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-02-24

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 166844688X

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The importance of supply chain and logistics knowledge has been growing significantly with the beginning of the new millennium, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, as logistics and international transport perform one of the most essential services of the modern globalized and interconnected world. This influence of the new dynamic world brings both challenges and motivation for researchers and practitioners with interests in this field. Further study on the opportunities and difficulties of business logistics is essential to protect the future of international business. Cases on International Business Logistics in the Middle East provides innovative information on logistics and supply chain management and delivers insights into contemporary findings of logistics and supply chain based on real case studies. Covering critical topics such as manufacturing, warehousing, air transport, and big data, this reference work is ideal for managers, executives, business owners, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.


Cases in Strategic Marketing Management

Cases in Strategic Marketing Management

Author: John A. Quelch

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780130283573

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For courses in International Marketing, Advanced Marketing Management, and Marketing Strategy. With fascinating cases and a rare insight into the business practices of Muslim countries, this book discusses the limitations, challenges and opportunities Western companies can expect to encounter when marketing in Muslim countries.


Cases on Performance Measurement and Productivity Improvement: Technology Integration and Maturity

Cases on Performance Measurement and Productivity Improvement: Technology Integration and Maturity

Author: Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2012-08-31

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 1466626194

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One of the main aspects of an organization is the efficiency of managerial concerns, daily interactions and the design and implementation of its business system. Therefore, integrating the latest technology is vital in assisting in the performance and productivity improvement of an organization. Cases on Performance Measurement and Productivity Improvement: Technology Integration and Maturity highlights the successes and failures which have shaped the modern business as well as the technological solutions taken to improve the organizational system. Providing essential research on these applied innovations, this collection of case studies appeals to both academics and practitioners in the business and IT management fields.


Sport Management in the Middle East

Sport Management in the Middle East

Author: Mohammed Ben Sulayem

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-04-12

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1136476474

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The Middle East is one of the fastest growing and significant markets in world sport, as well as a powerful source of investment in sport. Bids for the Olympics in 2020 and the soccer World Cup in 2022, as well as remarkable investments in Formula One motor racing, horse racing and English Premier League soccer clubs, demonstrate the strength of interest, the depth of resource and the technical expertise maintained by sport business interests in the region. Sport Management in the Middle East is the first book to offer a serious and in-depth analysis of the business and management of sport in the region. Written by a team of world leading researchers in Middle Eastern sport, and illustrated in full colour throughout, the book examines the importance of sport in the Middle East and introduces its particular management processes, structures and cultures. As well as providing an overview of the region’s sporting strategy and key stakeholders, the book also offers a number of detailed case-studies of sport in individual Middle Eastern countries. A unique guide to sport management in a region of fundamental importance in world sport, this book is essential reading for any serious student or scholar of sport management, sport business, Middle East studies, or sport and society.


Routledge Handbook on Business and Management in the Middle East

Routledge Handbook on Business and Management in the Middle East

Author: Yusuf Sidani

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-07-31

Total Pages: 641

ISBN-13: 1040041841

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This Handbook provides thorough insights into crucial topics that have attracted scholarly and practitioner interest in business and management in the Middle Eastern region. The chapters of this Handbook open the window on the key areas of discussion in the field over the past few decades, including organizational behavior, leadership, business culture, business ethics, human resources, business strategy, entrepreneurship, finance, and accounting. It starts with identifying five key themes emerging from the variety of topics, locations, and questions addressed by the various authors who contributed to this volume. The remaining 30 chapters tackle various topics of interest to the research and the practitioner: institutional contexts for doing business in the region; issues of leadership, ethics, and organizational behavior; the role of women in leadership and some of the obstacles facing aspirant women leaders; people management and human resources issues in the Middle East; marketing in the Middle East; and strategy and entrepreneurship in the Middle East. The book closes with a reflection on management research in non-Western societies and describes some methodological challenges and propositions. The Handbook is designed for academics, students, and practitioners covering areas of relevance across business activities, functions, and locations in the Middle East. It is to be used as a reference for scholars doing business research or teaching and for practitioners involved in business activities in the region.


Cases on Grassroots Campaigns for Community Empowerment and Social Change

Cases on Grassroots Campaigns for Community Empowerment and Social Change

Author: Lekoko, Rebecca Nthogo

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2015-04-30

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1466685697

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In modern times, political and social reform often starts at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder; common people with ordinary lives enact change through community organization and the desire to improve their own lives and the lives of those around them. Governments that support such movements can experience great advances and achievements in the long term. Cases on Grassroots Campaigns for Community Empowerment and Social Change presents a series of real-world studies on political and social activism in the information age, focusing on how empowerment of minority or underserved populations can serve to enact sweeping reforms regionally, nationally, or globally. This book is a critical resource for political and private actors, including government agencies, community organizers, political parties, and researchers in the social sciences. This reference work features research on timely topics such as women’s empowerment, poverty, social activism and social change, community building, and empowerment of individuals in a variety of socioeconomic settings and roles.


A Dictionary of Business and Management in the Middle East and North Africa

A Dictionary of Business and Management in the Middle East and North Africa

Author: Mark Neal

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2019-05-16

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 019252755X

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This innovative dictionary provides over 200 authoritative and clear A-Z definitions on the subject of business and management in the Middle East and North Africa region. Coverage includes key theoretical perspectives and concepts, events, companies, people, social customs, and sectors which have shaped and are shaping the development and structures of business and management in the region. All nineteen countries in the World Bank definition of the MENA are covered: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen with entries such as wasta, business-state relationship, Saudi Aramco, qarar, majlis, and the Al-Saud family. With weblinks and numerous cross-references, this is an invaluable resource for students, academics, and professionals engaging with international business, with a specific interest in the Middle East and North Africa.


Cases on Global Competencies for Educational Diplomacy in International Settings

Cases on Global Competencies for Educational Diplomacy in International Settings

Author: Bizzell, Brad E.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-01-30

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1522534636

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Teaching abroad is one promising pathway to educational diplomacy and positive international relations. As opportunities to teach internationally increase, educators need to develop skills and cultural understandings that will prepare them for the challenges they may face in diverse cultures. Cases on Global Competencies for Educational Diplomacy in International Settings is a pivotal academic resource that explores the development of cultural competency, knowledge, skills, and dispositions critical for teaching abroad. Featuring anecdotal vignettes that illustrate competency on topics, such as adaptability, educational diplomacy, and cultural fluency in educational ventures, this book is geared towards school administrators, university professors, curriculum developers, and researchers interested in teaching and leading abroad.