Globalization, change and learning in South Asia / / edited by Shaista E. Khilji and Chris Rowley

• Pubblicazione: Philadelphia, PA : , : Chandos Pub., an imprint of Woodhead Pub., , 2013
• Edizione: 1st edition
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (241 p.)
• Disciplina: 371.9
• Soggetto topico: Education - Economic aspects - South Asia; Education and state - South Asia; Education and globalization - South Asia
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: KhiljiShaista E RowleyChris
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Globalization, Change and Learning in South Asia; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of figures and tables; Abbreviations and glossary of terms; Preface; About the editors; About the contributors; 1 The changing context of South Asian economies; Introduction; Transformation and complexity in South Asia; The importance of learning; Purpose and structure of the book; Contributions to this volume; Conclusions; 2 Gendered contexts and globalization in South Asia; Restraining ideology and gender; Gender contexts; Is globalization improving gender equality? ; Gender and institutional changeStrategies for East meets West; Conclusion; 3 A catalyst for globalization and knowledge flows: the South Asian diaspora; Introduction to diasporas; What is diaspora?; Overview of South Asian diasporas; Roles played by modern diasporas; Major diaspora organizations; Diasporas and economic development; Evolving issues for diasporas; Policy implications; Conclusion; 4 Anatomy of corruption in South Asia; Introduction; Corruption: definition; Corruption in South Asia; Globalization, socioeconomic development, and corruption; The role of democracy ; The role of national cultureGlobalization and learning; Conclusions; 5 Management and culture in South Asia; Introduction; The nature of management and cultural change in South Asia; Multinationals as change agents; Organizations setting global trends; How widespread are the changes?; What can be learned from South Asian organizations?; What can South Asian organizations learn from other organizations globally?; Conclusions; 6 Globalization and corporate social responsibility: perspectives from South Asia; Introduction; The current status of CSR in South Asia ; Impact of globalization: convergence or divergence of CSR activitiesDoes East meet West?; Policy implications and recommendations; Conclusions; 7 Frugal innovation; Introduction; The changing nature of globalization; Reverse trends in innovation; The concept of frugal innovation; South Asian frugal innovations; Implications for learning; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; 8 Conclusions: South Asia at the crossroads - implications for learning and change; Introduction; Implications for future research; South Asia at a crossroads - looking into the future; Conclusions; References; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Globalization has changed business the world over. Financial crises in the West and parts of Asia have triggered a search for new models and ways of doing business. South Asia offers a novel perspective on these issues, both from an intra-Asia and international standpoint. Globalization, Change and Learning in South Asia is an edited collection focussing on analysis and review of contemporary business practices in South Asia. This title shows the importance of South Asia to business and management research, and the practice of business, highlighting the role of extensive learning in addressing
• Titolo autorizzato: Globalization, change and learning in South Asia
• ISBN: 0-85709-465-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910462754903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Chandos Asian Studies Series