International Business as Responsible Business
Theory and Practice
By John Bryson, Jennifer Johns, Laura Salciuviene and James Blackmore-Wright
Published
Oct 7, 2025Page count
224 pagesISBN
978-1529241150Dimensions
244 x 170 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
Oct 7, 2025Page count
224 pagesISBN
978-1529241143Dimensions
244 x 170 mmImprint
Bristol University PressPublished
Oct 7, 2025Page count
224 pagesISBN
978-1529241167Dimensions
244 x 170 mmImprint
Bristol University Press
International Business as Responsible Business
Framed around central themes of risk, responsibility and sustainability, this textbook uses a practice-oriented approach to explore how global businesses are navigating disruptive innovations, responding to evolving regulations, adapting to ecological challenges and developing strategies to enhance growth, sustainability and competitiveness.
Key features include:
•Case studies covering businesses of all sizes, from small firms to multinational corporations, across industries and countries;
•Annotated further readings and guidance at the end of each chapter;
•Access to a web-based instructor’s guide and supplementary teaching materials.
Designed to spark debate and encourage discussion, this book equips students with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate the complexities of today’s international business landscape.
John R. Bryson is Director of Research, Strategy and International Business, and Professor of Enterprise and Economic Geography at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham.
Jennifer Johns is School Research Director and Professor of Management at University of Bristol Business School.
James Blackmore-Wright is Assistant Professor of Strategy and Leadership and Programme Director of the Executive MBA programme at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham.
Laura Salciuviene is Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Assistant Professor of Strategy and International Business at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham.
Preface
1. International Business as Responsible Business and the new Geo-economy
2. The Geo-economy, Responsible International Business and the State
3. Technology, Responsibility and the New Geo-economy
4. Creating Value Responsibly? Alternative and Circular Values
5. Business Models, Responsibility, and Alternative Approaches to Monetarising Value
6. International Business Theory and Responsible Business Practices
7. Localization, Responsibility and the Practice of Embeddedness
8. Services versus Manufacturing and Responsible Business
9. Responsible Business and Global Value Chains
10. Responsible International Business
