BRICS and N11 Management

Module 4 Readings and Assignments

Complete the following readings early in the module:

· Read the overview for Module 4

· From your course textbook,  Rough Diamonds: The Four Traits of Successful Breakout Firms in BRIC Countries , read the following chapter:

· Crafting Operational Excellence

· From the University online library resources, read:

· Schoenherr, T. (2009). Logistics and supply chain management applications within a global context: An overview. Journal of Business Logistics, 30(2), 1–25, VII.  http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://search.proquest.com/docview/212599388?account id=34899

· Recommended Readings

· Boyson, S., Corsi, T., Dresner, M., & Harrington, L. (2007). World trade reader research: Global supply chain management style depends on company size and scale. World Trade, 20(10), 32–34, 36.http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://search.proquest.com/docview/228280118?account id=34899

· Knight, G. A., & Cavusgil, S. T. (2004). Innovation, organizational capabilities, and the born-global firm. Journal of International Business Studies, 35(2), 124–141.  http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://search.proquest.com/docview/197132040?account id=34899

· Lewin, A. Y., Massini, S., & Peeters, C. (2009). Why are companies offshoring innovation? The emerging global race for talent. Journal of International Business Studies, 40(6), 901–925.  http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://search.proquest.com/docview/197133781?account id=34899

· Wu, L., Park, D., Chinta, R., & Cunningham, M. (2010). Global entrepreneurship and supply chain management: A Chinese exemplar. Journal of Chinese Entrepreneurship, 2(1), 36–52.  http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemocs.asp? sch=auo&turl=http://search.proquest.com/docview/213962737?account id=34899