The aftermath of the global financial crisis with its origins in the USA, the continuing elevation of some Asian nations to global powerhouse status, economic integration and the transformation of formerly socialistic societies in Europe, and current tensions between the Islamic world and the West, have made it an imperative to explore alternative business management approaches. The unit examines the nature of capitalism, its variations across place and time, and alternative approaches to management in nations such as the United States of America, Germany, China, Japan, India, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. -- Course Website
