Practical Approach to International Operations

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This book is written for professionals and executives in companies that already have international operations or intend to develop them. It addresses many aspects of developing and sustaining an international corporate business operation. Personnel management and development and business planning in the international environment are treated in depth. The author also identifies common misconceptions and highlights the major pitfalls that are often encountered in international operations. Business Information Alert Here is straightforward, practical guide to the way international corporate business operations should be conducted. Based on the author's more than ten year's experience in the management of offshore facilities, the book is written for professionals and executives in companies that already have international operations or intend to develop them. Michael Gendron addresses every aspect of developing and sustaining an international corporate business operation, from the initial planning stages through the actual day-to-day management issues involved. In addition to offering guidelines for successful foreign business ventures, Gendron identifies common misconceptions and highlights the major pitfalls that are often encountered in international operations.

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MICHAEL GENDRON is Vice President and Controller in the Optical Systems Division of Bausch and Lomb Inc. During his ten years with the company, he has been heavily involved in the international planning, acquisition, and management of offshore operations, as well as having divisional responsibilities for the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Canada, and Middle East distribution areas.