Tutorial for International Business Consulting
Research
Need to find information about
international markets for a research project? Or
perhaps your project involves determining best practices for customer
support. For many projects,
a good start point is to explore the information resources available
through the library. Because of the individualized needs of your
clients, you will need to be creative and flexible in your search
for resources.
Use this guide specifically geared to the Mgmt 572
assignment to identify potential print and online business resources.
What Do I Need to think about first?
1. Clarify the research question:
Note any specific information requirements,
e.g distribution assessment, identifying partners, pricing
Key terms: could be specific countries, industries.
What do you already know? Do you need to find
background information?
2. Identify the best information sources: formal
and informal information sources:
Some Possibilites:
Scholars in the field—Journals, books
Practitioners-journals, magazines, web,
Media sources-newspapers, popular magazines
Known experts in the field-in person or publications
Think tanks-working papers
Government agencies, associations
Company/Industry web sites
Quick Links:
A.A.
Lemieux Library
Lemieux
Library Online Catalog
Summit
Orbis Cascade Union Catalog
Business
and Economic Databases (A.A. Lemieux Library) Remember:
Remote access available for most databases. Requires SU user name
& password for access.
International
Business Subject Guide
- How do I find information on companies?
- How do I find financial information?
(stock prices, dividends, shares outstanding, income/balance sheets)
- How do I find company ratios?
- How do I find industry ratios?
- How do I find information on industries?
(trends, forecasts for the industry, plus major competitors)
- How do If find out about company
trends? (current company overview and trends, regulatory changes,
suppliers)
- How do I find information on corporate
culture?
- How do I find marketing information?
(market share and marketing strategy)
- How do I find information on cultural
practices, country information ?
1. How do I find information
on companies?
Consider these factors:
1) Business Location. Since many sources are arranged by geography,
determine whether you are looking for a regional or local directory,
a national source or international directory.
2) Business Structure. Is the company publically or privately owned?
Because publically owned companies are required to disclose financial
information to the SEC, it is usually easier to find information
on publically owned companies.
3) Industry or sector. There may be specialized directories which
target specific industries, or ones that focus on specific rankings
or other criteria.
4) Information need. Sources can vary in the amount and depth of
information: from directory or financial datai to nformation on
competitors, company history, corporate culture, growth potential,
challenges, etc...
Review the sources below for this type of information.
| Print Sources |
| D & B Regional Business Directory, Seattle |
Ref HG 4057 S53 D86 (Ref Desk) |
| Inside Prospects, King & Snohomish Counties
|
Ref HG 4058 S43 (Ref Desk) |
| D & B Regional Business Directory, Washington
|
Ref HG 4057 W3 D86 (Ref Desk) |
| Washington Manufacturers Directory |
Ref T12 M365 2001. |
| Washington State International Trade Directory
|
Ref HF 5065 W2 W37. State directory of exporters,
importers asn support services. |
| Ward's Business Directory of U.S. Private
and Public Companies. |
Ref HG 4057 A5 W32001 (Ref Desk). Multivolume
guide arranged alphabetically, geographically and by industry.
Also ranks companies by sales by SIC and NAICS |
| Hoover's Handbook of American Business |
Ref HG 4057 A28617 (Ref Desk) Profiles of
750 Major U.S. companies. |
| Directory of American Firms Operating in
Foreign Countries |
Ref HG 4538 A1 D5 2003. Covers 2,500 businesses
in 3 vols. One volume is alphabetical and the other volumes
are by country. |
| Lexis Nexis Corporate Affiliations |
Ref HG 4057 A2 2005 " Who owns whom"
Major public and private businesses in the U.S. as well as internationally.
Arranged geographically by parent company. Includes subsidiaries.
Includes U.S. companies with revenues of $10 million and non-U.S.
$50 million. |
| World Business Directory |
Ref HF 54 U5 W 667 2002. Directory of over
136,000 "companies active in international trade." |
| Hoover's Handbook of World Business |
Ref HG 4009 H66 2005 (Ref Desk) Profiles
of 300 major global enterprises |
| SIC Classification Manual (Government
source that categorizes industries by number. |
Ref HF 1042 U5 1987 (Ref Desk)
Online
SIC available from US Occupational, Safety and Health Administration..
|
| North American Industry Classification
System (will replace the SIC system) |
Ref HF 1042 U5 (Ref Desk) Online
NAICS from U.S. Bureau of the Census |
| Library
Databases |
| Global
Market Information Database (GMID) |
The GMID contains information on key business
intelligence on countries, companies, markets and consumers
for over 350 markets and 207 countries. Full text data and statistical
source. Reports by research analysts. |
| Kompass |
Directory of 1.9 million companies in 70
companies. Some company profiles are included with subscription.
For full database, library has 2 simultaneous users. |
| Lexis
Nexis Academic |
Enter your company's name in the Company
Information box. If you do not get results, extend the date
with the drop down box. Choose Hoover's,
Disclosure, International Company Reports
or any of the other directory databases in this service. |
| Mergents
Online |
Covers 15,000 publicly owned
companies on major stock exchanges, plus 20,000 non-US companies.
History, joint ventures, mergers, news and more. Links to
annual reports in PDF. |
| Web
Sites |
| Europages,
European Business Directory |
Over 500,000 companies are included in this
multilingual site. Searchable by company name, product or industry |
| Forbes.Com |
Forbes List of America's Largest Private
Companies. |
Hoovers
Online
|
Brief company and industry descriptions.
Sometimes list major worldwide compeitors. Most information
is fee-based. Also available through Lexis
Nexis Academic. Go to the Company
Profiles link in the Business file of this service. |
| Reuters |
Free snapshot of company information.
Although much of the information is freely available, there
is fee-based sources at this site |
| Switchboard |
Yellow pages: find name,
address and map directions here. |
| Thomas
Global Register |
Thomas Global Register is a directory of
500,000 manufacturers and distributors from 26 countries, classified
by 10,500 products and service categories. Free, registeration
is required for directory details. |
| Thomas
Register of Manufacturers |
Register of Manufacturers in U.S. and Canada
with some accompanying company profiles. |
| Yahoo!
Industry Specific Company Directories |
Leads to home pages of companies indexed
by industry. |
| Company web sites |
Note:
How
to read a financial report online;
Annual Reports Gallery |
2. How do I find financial
information? (stock prices, dividends, shares outstanding, income/balance
sheets)
| Print Sources |
| Value
Line Research Center |
Ref HG 4501 V26 (Ref Desk) (also
available online) |
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Databases |
| Lexis
Nexis Academic |
Enter your company's name in the Company
Information box. Choose the Disclosure link. If you
do not get results, extend the date in the popup box. |
| Mergents
Online |
Covers 15,000 publicly owned companies on major stock exchanges,
plus 20,000 non-US companies. History, joint ventures, mergers,
news and more. Links to annual reports in PDF. Choose Company
Financials.
|
Morningstar Library Edition |
Access to stock and mutual fund analysis,
screening tools, and portfolio building features especially
structured for academic libraries Comprehensive Morningstar
Reports on nearly 7,000 stocks and 13,000 mutual funds. Includes
screening capabilities, graphical tools, and links to analysts
reports. Access limited to one user at
a time. |
| Standard
& Poor's Net Advantage |
Excellent online database from Standard
& Poor's includes 10 of their services. Find industry surveys,
stocks and other financial information, outlooks, S&P 500
and other financials generated by this company. Check Industry
Surveys for Global information |
| Value
Line Research Center |
Stock and mutual fund reports
include financial or performance data, forecasts and Value Line
Rankings. Analyst commentaries are included for the Investment
Survey. Research Center also covers daily options, convertivles
and exchange traded funds. Ability to screen data, produce graphs,
track portfolios and create charts. |
| Web Sites |
| There are many business web sites which give financial
information. Here are a few recommendations: |
| Securities
and Exchange Commission |
Search Edgar Archives
for financial information submitted to the Securities and Exchange
Commission. |
| Stock
Charts Guide |
This site links to many of
the free stock guide services on the internet. |
| Reuters |
Requires registration for some
information. Although much of the information is freely available,
there is fee-based sources at this site. |
| Yahoo
Finance |
Longtime popular menu source
for financial information. Easy to use page with links to news
and financial information. |
| Money
Central msn.com |
Use the Research
Wizard tutorial to begin your research on company's stock.
The tutorial gives you a description of the company, price history,
price target, catalysts (what trends would effect investments)
and the ability to compare a company's stock with another stock) |
| Trading
Day.com |
Good overall menu link to many
top notch financial news services and investment links. New
links are added frequently to this site. |
| Value
Line Research Center |
Stock and mutual fund reports include financial
or performance data, forecasts and Value Line Rankings. Analyst
commentaries are included for the Investment Survey. Research
Center also covers daily options, convertivles and exchange
traded funds. Ability to screen data, produce graphs, track
portfolios and create charts. |
| Public
Company Ownership Files |
Compushare supplies the data for MSN. Presented
in chart style, for each public company there is a pulldown
box which displays list of the top 15 institutional holders,
mutual fund holders and 5%+ holders. Enter ticker symbol or
name to get to this site. |
| Annual
Reports Gallery |
Free online reports. Choose
by company name, industry, sector or ticker symbol. Includes
ADR companies. Note: How
to Read a Financial Report |
3. How do I find company
ratios?
Use company and industry
ratios to benchmark a company's performance. Here are some published
sources of ratios. You need to find the following ratios: liquidity,
leverage, activity and profitability.
| Print Sources |
| Financial Studies of the Small Business |
Ref HD 2346 U5 F55 2005. (Ref Desk). Data
from over 30,000 financial statements with capitalization under
$2,000,000. |
| Standard & Poor's Industry
Survey |
Ref HC 106.6 S74 (Ref Desk).
Limited number of ratios. (Print Service discontinued 2005).
See Standard
& Poor's Net Advantage. |
| Library Databases |
| The Disclosure
database is usually the best source for calculated ratios. |
- Find this database in Lexis
Nexis Academic.
- Type your company's name in the Company
Information box.
- Change the popup date to 1 year.
- From your results, choose the Disclosure
Link.
|
| Mergents
Online |
Covers 15,000 publicly owned companies on major
stock exchanges, plus 20,000 non-US companies. History, joint
ventures, mergers, news and more. Links to annual reports in
PDF. Click on Company Financials,
choose Ratios tab. |
| Web Sites |
| MSN
Money Central |
Go to Stocks->Financial Results->Key
Ratios for both company and industry ratios. |
| Financial
Ratios Calculator from UW Libraries. Foster Business Library.
Corey Murata |
Calculate your own ratios using
this calculator based on the ratios used in Dun & Bradstreet's
Industry Norms and Key Ratios and RMA Annual Statement Studies.
For more information, be sure to read the explanations and explore
the links on this page |
4. How do I find industry
ratios?
There are many industry
ratios such as liquidity, leverage, activity and profitability.
| Print
Sources |
| RMA (Risk Management & Associates) Annual
Statement Studies |
Ref HF 5681 B2 R6 (Ref Desk) |
| Dun & Bradstreet's Industry Norms and Key Business Ratios |
Ref HF 5681 R25 I5 (Ref Desk) |
| Almanac of Business and Financial Ratios (used mainly for
Banking and Insurance Companies. Based on IRS statements. |
Ref HF 5681 R25 A45 |
| Standard & Poor's Analysts' Handbook.
|
Ref HG 4905 A66 (Ref Desk) |
| Magic Numbers: the
key 33 ratios everyone should know. |
Ref HF 5681 R25 T45 2002 |
| 101 Business Ratios |
Ref HF 5657.4 G38 1993 |
| |
WWWeb Sites |
| MSN
Money Central |
Go to Stocks->Financial Results->Key
Ratios for both company and industry ratios. |
5. How do I find information
on industries?
Trends, forecasts for the industry,
plus major competitors. Look for major players, industry outlook.
What are the external forces-legal, political, demographic, etc...
effecting this industry.
| Print Sources |
| ValueLine
Research Center |
Ref HG 4501 V26 (Ref Desk). Each section of Value Line contains
a one page overview of major industries represented by companies
in this investment service (also
available online). |
| Encyclopedia of Global Industries |
Ref HD 2324 E53 2003. Covers 125 global
industries. Includes background and development information,
current conditions, industry leaders and further reading |
| Encyclopedia of American Industries |
Ref HC 102 E53 (Ref Desk). Use this source
for background information; follow up with articles for more
up-to-date-information. Note: 2004 edition on order |
| Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries |
Ref HC 102 E54 (Ref Desk) Use this source
for background information; follow up with articles for more
up-to-date-information |
| Plunkett's Industry Almanacs |
Various call numbers. Check the Lemieux
Library online catalog. for both print and ebook versions.For
brief, summary information on an industry, also go to the Plunkett
web site. Several of these almanacs are updates annually. |
Other Sources: |
|
| Encyclopedia of Associations |
Ref AS22 E5 2002. Use this source as a beginning
source to find the trade association for your industry. Many
associations will have web sites that may contain valuable information. |
| Forbes Annual Report on American Industries |
January issue. |
| Business Week "Industry Outlook"
|
January issue. |
| North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS) |
Ref HF 1042 U5). You can use the NAICS
number for locating articles on industries in Business
Source Complete |
| SIC Classification Manual (Government source
that categorizes industries by number.This source will be replaced
by the North American Industry Classification System |
Ref HF 1042 U5 1987 (Ref Desk) Online
SIC available from US Occupational, Safety and Health Administration. |
| For Competitors: |
|
| Hoover's Handbook of American Business,
Hoover's Handbook of World Business |
Ref HG 4057 A28617 (Ref Desk). Also available
in Lexis
Nexis Academic |
| Ward's Business Directory. v.8 |
Ref HG 4057 A28617 (Ref Desk) |
| Library
Databases |
| Supplement industry information from printed sources
with current articles from library databases. Many databases
have full text articles from business sources. |
| Standard and Poor's Industry Surveys in
Standard
& Poor's Net Advantage |
Try this source first. This online source
contains extensive information usually about 30 pages in pdf
files of Industry surveys for over 50 major industries. Updated.
Online files also contain separate global
reports for many industries. |
| ABI
Industry & Trade |
This Proquest database contains more than 700 fulltext publications
on every major trade and industry. The focus is on industry
and company news, current research and development, and new
technology
|
| Academic
Search Premier |
a general database with some business sources |
| Business
Source Complete |
Best of the business databases-contains both scholarly and
trade information. Business Source Complete provides full text
access for over 9,500 titles, including over 1,000 peer-reviewed
journals covering the business fields of accounting & tax;
banking, finance & insurance; human resources; management;
marketing; MIS; operations and management. It also covers the
disciplines of economics and public administration. Contains
important scholarly titles back to 1886 and is the only online
source for the Harvard Business Review. Access to non-journal
content includes case studies, company profiles, industry and
market research reports and SWOT analyses as well as country
reports from EIU, Countrywatch and Business Monitor and more. |
| Lexis
Nexis Academic |
Click on Business, Choose
Industry & Market, Business News, or Choose Company Profiles.
Hoover's Industry Reports are included in this. Choose Company
Financials through the Business file. Use popdown box
to search by SIC number. Results will be companies in the same
industry |
| Mergent's
Online |
New module includes Global Industry Surveys. |
| Research
Library Complete |
a general database with some national business
sources and Washington State Newspapers |
| STAT-USA |
Database from the U.S. Department of
Commerce. Includes economic and trade information. The international
information is in the Globus file of this database. This
database does not have remote access. Use
the Market Research Reports for
reports on prospects for industries in specific countries.
These U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service reports include
an analysis of the market opportunities, end-users, competitors,
market access, distribution channels, market barriers, financing
options as wells as best sales prospects, trade promotion
opportunities, and in-country contacts in over 67 countries.
A portion of this database is available
through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Market
Research Library. NOTE: To access STAT-USA from off-campus you must use the University's Virtual Private Network. |
| Wall
Street Journal |
Full text of the nation's financial newspaper
back to 1982. |
| ValueLine
Research Center |
One page up-to-date page on each industry
covered by this service |
| Click here for complete
list of Business
Databases |
| Web Sites |
| Alacra
Industry Spotlights |
Wiki website with coverage of over 60 industries. |
| Baker
Library Industry Guides |
Although keyed to the resources at Harvard's
Baker Library, these guides contain many links to open web sources. |
| Ernst
& Young-Industries |
Ernst & Young website has information
on 7 industries: Energy & Utilities, Financial Services,
Health Sciences, Industrial Products, Real Estate, Hospitality
& Construction, Retail & Consumer Products, Technology,
Communications & Entertainment |
| Industry
Data Finder |
From the Cole Library. Rensselaer at Hartford |
| Industries-WetFeet.com |
Covering over 25 industries, this job-seeking firm highlights
industry trends, pros and cons about the industry, job prospects,
sample job descriptions and major industry associations. |
| Industry
Statistics. U.S. Census Bureau. |
The Census Bureau from a variety of sources
including the 5yr Economic census, plus statistics from specific
industry sectors: manufacturing
& construction, foreign
trade, retail
& wholesale trade, services,
and e-stats.
|
| Plunkett
Research |
Check the Library
catalog for more complete information from the print Plunkett's
Industry Almanacs. Some ebook versions are also available through
the library's catalog. |
| Yahoo!
Industry Center |
Yahoo's Industry covers the following sectors:
Basic materials, capital goods, conglomerates, consumer cyclic,
energy, healthcare, transportation, technology and utilities.
Each sector is subdivided into more specific industries. General
industry information, statistics, and recent news help to give
the browser good starting information on an industry. |
| U.S. International Trade Administration |
See: Trade
Development: Industries |
| U.S.
International Trade Commission |
Use the Industry and Trade Analysis Summaries
in the Industry and Economic Analysis link to find out how trade
policies are effecting specific industries. |
| Zapdata.com |
Requires registration. Arranged by SIC provides
revenue for industries to state and SMSA. Good for statistics
on small business |
6. How do If find out
about company trends?
Current company overview and
trends, regulatory changes, suppliers. What are the current conditions?
How is the company performing? What are its prospects? How is the
company positioning itself? What goals or strategies does the company
have? How does it invest in R&D/IT?
| Print Sources |
| Hoover's Handbook of American Business; Hoover's
Handbook of World Business |
Ref HG 4057 A28617 (Ref Desk). Two page profiles of major
US companies. Also available through Lexis-Nexis
Academic . |
| Value
Line Research Center |
Ref HG 4501 V26 (Ref Desk). Single page up-to-date information
on company financials, also includes investment recommendation
(also
available online). |
| |
2nd Fl. File Cabinets online Annual
Reports Gallery |
| Plunkett's Industry Almanacs |
Various call numbers. Check the Library
catalog for more complete information from the print Plunkett's
Industry Almanacs. Some editions are ebook format. |
| Library Databases |
| Supplement company trend information from printed
sources with current articles from library databases. Many databases
have full text articles from business sources. |
| Academic
Search Premier |
a general database with some business sources. Good source
for nonbusiness articles on a particular company |
| Research
Library Complete |
a general database with some national business sources plus
Washington State Newspapers |
| Business Source Complete |
Best of the business databases-contains both scholarly and
trade information. Business Source Complete provides full text
access for over 9,500 titles, including over 1,000 peer-reviewed
journals covering the business fields of accounting & tax;
banking, finance & insurance; human resources; management;
marketing; MIS; operations and management. It also covers the
disciplines of economics and public administration. Contains
important scholarly titles back to 1886 and is the only online
source for the Harvard Business Review. Access to non-journal
content includes case studies, company profiles, industry and
market research reports and SWOT analyses as well as country
reports from EIU, Countrywatch and Business Monitor and more. |
| Business
& Management Practices |
"Scans over 795 sources of information
on the practical aspects of business management including case
studies and "how-to" articles. Articles can be limited
to US/non-USA sources, as well as to specific business departments,
e.g., human resources, information technology, accounting or
marketing." Password needed for fulltext (available on
database page). |
| ABI
Industry & Trade |
This Proquest database contains more than
700 fulltext publications on every major trade and industry.
The focus is on industry and company news, current research
and development, and new technology |
| Wall
Street Journal |
Full text of the nation's financial newspaper
back to 1982. |
| Lexis
Nexis Academic |
Click on Business. Choose Business
News or Hoovers from the
Company Financials subfile. |
| Click here for complete
list of Business
Databases |
| Web Sites |
| Company Web sites |
However do not rely entirely on this source for your information.
Attempt to get articles from a variety of business sources for
a different perspective. |
7. How do I find information on corporate
culture/human trends?
How does the company see itself,
eg. mission values? Labor-management relations, employee benefits,
organizational structure, social responsibility.
| Print Sources |
| Giving by Industry, A Reference Guide to
the New Corporate Philanthropy |
REf HG 4028 C6 G58 2003 |
Hoover's Handbook of American
Business |
Ref HG 4057 A28617 (Ref Desk) Also available
through Lexis
Nexis Academic. |
| International Directory of Company Histories
|
Ref HD2721 I57. |
| Mission Statements |
Ref HD 30.28 G697 |
| Corporate Statements |
Ref HD 30.285 H37 1998 |
| Say It and Live It! 50 Corporate Mission
Statements That Hit the Mark |
Ref HD 30.285 J66 1995 |
| Business Leader Profiles for Students |
Ref HD 38.25 U6 B8 1999 |
| Mission Statement Book |
Ref HD 30.285 A27 1999 |
| Eighty exemplary mission statements |
Ref HF 5387 M876 1998 |
| Corporate and Environmental Policies |
Ref HD 30.255 G72 1999 |
| Library
Databases |
Use the library databases to find current information
on companies. If available, articles are preferred to company
web sites for information, since they provide an outside perspective
on employee-employer relations, management style and corporate
profiles.
Here are some databases to try for this information: |
| Business
Source Complete |
Best of the business databases-contains both scholarly and
trade information. Business Source Complete provides full text
access for over 9,500 titles, including over 1,000 peer-reviewed
journals covering the business fields of accounting & tax;
banking, finance & insurance; human resources; management;
marketing; MIS; operations and management. It also covers the
disciplines of economics and public administration. Contains
important scholarly titles back to 1886 and is the only online
source for the Harvard Business Review. Access to non-journal
content includes case studies, company profiles, industry and
market research reports and SWOT analyses as well as country
reports from EIU, Countrywatch and Business Monitor and more. |
| ABI
Industry & Trade |
This Proquest database contains more than
700 fulltext publications on every major trade and industry.
The focus is on industry and company news, current research
and development, and new technology |
| Wall
Street Journal |
Full text of the nation's financial newspaper
back to 1982. |
| Business
& Management Practices |
"Scans over 795 sources of information
on the practical aspects of business management including case
studies and "how-to" articles. Articles can be limited
to US/non-USA sources, as well as to specific business departments,
e.g., human resources, information technology, accounting or
marketing." Password needed for fulltext (available on
database page). |
| Lexis
Nexis Academic |
Click on Business, Click on News |
| Academic
Search Premier |
General Database which indexes many business
journals. Good source for nonbusiness articles on a particular
company |
| Research
Library Complete |
General database with access to full text
of the New York Times and Washington State Newspapers |
| Foundation
Directory |
Search this database for corporate foundations. |
| Click here for complete
list of Business
Databases |
| Web Sites |
| WetFeet.com |
Check section on interviews |
| Diversity.com
|
Check the Work Places of this site for
companies. |
| CSRWire.com
Corporate Social Responsibility |
Companies have supplied this website with
links to annual reports and news items on their environmental,
health, corporate citizenship and sustainability. |
| Vault.com |
The
Insiders Career Network (last 90 days are available) |
| Responsible
Shopper.org |
Search by company, brand or industry for
information on discrimination, ethics, environmental and employment
issues. |
| Best
Workplaces for Commuters |
Recognition from EPA on Workplace Commuting
from the Fortune 500 |
| Company Web sites |
However do not rely entirely on this source
for your information. Attempt to get articles from business
sources for a different perspective |
8. How do I find marketing
information?
Market share and marketing
strategy.
| Print Sources |
| Business Rankings Annual |
Ref HG 4050 B88 |
| Market Share Reporter |
Ref HF4510 M35 |
| Library Databases |
| Supplement marketing information
from printed sources with current articles from library databases.
Many databases have full text articles from business sources. |
| Global
Market Information Database (GMID) |
The GMID contains information on key business
intelligence on countries, companies, markets and consumers
for over 350 markets and 207 countries. Fulltext data and statistical
source. Reports by research analysts. |
| Academic
Search Premier |
a general database with some business
sources |
| Research
Library Complete |
a general database with some national business
sources plus Washington State Newspapers |
| Business
Source Complete |
Best of the business databases-contains
both scholarly and trade information. Business Source Complete
provides full text access for over 9,500 titles, including over
1,000 peer-reviewed journals covering the business fields of
accounting & tax; banking, finance & insurance; human
resources; management; marketing; MIS; operations and management.
It also covers the disciplines of economics and public administration.
Contains important scholarly titles back to 1886 and is the
only online source for the Harvard Business Review. Access to
non-journal content includes case studies, company profiles,
industry and market research reports and SWOT analyses as well
as country reports from EIU, Countrywatch and Business Monitor
and more. |
| Wall
Street Journal |
Full text of the nation's financial newspaper
back to 1982. |
| Business
& Management Practices |
"Scans over 795 sources of information
on the practical aspects of business management including case
studies and "how-to" articles. Articles can be limited
to US/non-USA sources, as well as to specific business departments,
e.g., human resources, information technology, accounting or
marketing." Password needed for fulltext (available on
database page). |
| ABI
Industry & Trade |
This Proquest database contains more than
700 fulltext publications on every major trade and industry.
The focus is on industry and company news, current research
and development, and new technology |
| STAT-USA |
Database from the U.S. Department of
Commerce. Includes economic and trade information. The international
information is in the Globus file of this database. This
database does not have remote access. Use
the Market Research Reports for
reports on prospects for industries in specific countries.
These U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service reports include
an analysis of the market opportunities, end-users, competitors,
market access, distribution channels, market barriers, financing
options as wells as best sales prospects, trade promotion
opportunities, and in-country contacts in over 67 countries.
A portion of this database is available
through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Market
Research Library. NOTE: To access STAT-USA from off-campus you must use the University's Virtual Private Network. |
| Lexis
Nexis Academic |
Click on Business, Choose Business
News |
| Click here
for complete list of Business
Databases |
| Web Sites |
| Company Web sites |
However do not rely entirely on this source
for your information. Attempt to get articles from business
sources for a different perspective. |
9.How do I find information
on cultural practices, country information?
| Print Sources |
| CultureGrams World Edition |
REF GT150 .C85 2002. Published in partnership
with Brigham Young University, this 4 volume set gives brief
snapshots of each country: background information on geography,
politics, education and economics. A unique feature of this
series is the emphasis on each country's customs and lifestyle.
Dating and marriage customs, diet, typical greetings are available
for each country. |
Doing Business in.....(Irregular). Price
Waterhouse
|
Ref K1004.5 I55. Irregular series from PriceWaterhouse
on countries where PriceWaterhouse has offices. Investment and
tax information are included with general overall descriptions
of business practices. |
| Dun & Bradstreet's Guide to Doing Business
around the World |
Ref HF1416 M78 2001. Basic data, economic
review, cultural tips, country risk and other measures are covered
in this guide for 42 countries. |
| Europa World Year Book |
Ref JN 1 85. A good starting point for information
on countries, this reference tool presents not only statistical
information on each country, but also background and current
analysis on the political and economic conditions in each country
|
| European Business Handbook |
Ref HC 240 C37 2003. Reviews trends in 2003/2004,
especially EU englargement.Includes general essays, as well
as country-by-country profiles. |
| International Encyclopedia of Business and
Management |
Ref HF 1001 I53 1996. Published in 1996,
this six volume work contains over 500 essays. Summary information
helps the reader decide whether to read five to eight page essays.
Many are country specific and contain good overviews on management
styles. |
| OECD Economic Surveys |
Short-term projections and current economic
developments are features of this economic survey of OECD members.
There are separate issues with updates for each country.
Ref HC 10 O692 AU 1983
|
| Setting up a Business in Europe, A country-by-country
guide. |
Ref HD 62.4 M67 1999. The information on
each country in this guide includes foreign investment rules
and incentives, legal forms and labor and tax laws. A highlight
of this reference tool is the testimonial section--young entrepreneurs
from companies of different types and sizes who are either running
their own company or a subsidiary. |
| Lemieux
Library Online Catalog |
For more titles on
business culture, check the online catalog. Subject headings
to try include business etiquette, intercultual communication,
national characteristics, etc... For titles not in our collection,
try the regional catalog SUMMIT |
| Library Databases |
| Supplement marketing information
from printed sources with current articles from library databases.
Many databases have full text articles from business sources. |
| Academic
Search Premier |
a general database with some business
sources |
| Research
Library Complete |
a general database with some national business
sources plus Washington State Newspapers |
| Business Source Complete |
Best of the business databases-contains
both scholarly and trade information. Business Source Complete
provides full text access for over 9,500 titles, including over
1,000 peer-reviewed journals covering the business fields of
accounting & tax; banking, finance & insurance; human
resources; management; marketing; MIS; operations and management.
It also covers the disciplines of economics and public administration.
Contains important scholarly titles back to 1886 and is the
only online source for the Harvard Business Review. Access to
non-journal content includes case studies, company profiles,
industry and market research reports and SWOT analyses as well
as country reports from EIU, Countrywatch and Business Monitor
and more. |
| Wall
Street Journal |
Full text of the nation's financial newspaper
back to 1982. |
| Business
& Management Practices |
"Scans over 795 sources of information
on the practical aspects of business management including case
studies and "how-to" articles. Articles can be limited
to US/non-USA sources, as well as to specific business departments,
e.g., human resources, information technology, accounting or
marketing." Password needed for fulltext (available on
database page). |
| ABI
Industry & Trade |
This Proquest database contains more than
700 fulltext publications on every major trade and industry.
The focus is on industry and company news, current research
and development, and new technology |
| STAT-USA |
Database from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Includes economic and trade information. The international information
is in the Globus file of this database. This
database does not have remote access. Use
the Country Commercial Guides for
information on the business and economic situation of foreign
counties and the political climate as it affects U.S. business.
Produced annually by U.S. Embassy staff assigned by the Departments
of State, Commerce andAgriculture. Guides include information
on leading trade prospects for U.S. business, economic environment,
political environment, marketing U.S. products and services,
trade regulations and standards, investment climate, financing
and business travel. A portion of this database is available
through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Market
Research Library. NOTE: To access STAT-USA from off-campus you must use the University's Virtual Private Network. |
| Lexis
Nexis Academic |
Click on Reference. Choose Country Information.
Includes CIA World Factbook and Walden Country Reports. Now
choose the News category. Choose World News. Also consider
this open web directory of newspapers: Ecola.com-News
Directory
|
| Click here
for complete list of Business
Databases |
| Web Sites |
| American
Chambers of Commerce Abroad |
"Currently, 104 AmChams in 91 countries
are affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce."
|
| Asia Pacific
Economic Cooperation |
Non-binding regional organization of 21
Asian countries which focuses on economic cooperation and growth. |
| CIA-World
Factbook |
Brief country Profiles. Also in Lexis Nexis
in Reference Category. |
| Competitive
Alternatives.com |
2006 report of KPMG, analyzes business costs
(e.g. labor, transportation, taxes, utility, etc) in G-7 countries,
Austria & Netherlands plus selected cities. Ability to compare
costs of various cities. Report is in pdf format.
|
| Country
Studies. Library of Congress |
Originally sponsored by the Dept. of Defense,
this series presents information and detailed analyses on the
economic, social and political institutions of countries worldwide.
An examination of the historical setting and each country's
culture is also included in all of the studies. The original
intent of the series was to provide country information for
areas where the U.S. forces might be deployed, so not every
country is covered |
| Ecola.com-News
Directory |
Worldwide news directory, organized geographically.
|
| Europa-Gateway
to the European Union |
Portal site to the European Union. A new
site from the UK,
"Britain in the EU," may also give a useful perspective
on the EU |
| Executive
planet.com |
Web site with business culture guides |
| European
Union. |
Another portal site for the EU |
| Export.gov |
U.S. government export portal. Contains
country and market research reports, trade agreements, information
on programs with specific regions and more. Registration required
for some information. Use STAT-USA
database for additional information. Also, see information
from all of export.gov through the
ITA (International Trade Administration) page. Another
portion of this database is available through the U.S. Department
of Commerce's Market
Research Library. |
| globalEDGE |
This metasite from Michigan State University
is a portal to information about countries, cross-multinational
business, and cross-cultural management |
| International
Chamber of Commerce |
In addition to chamber links by country,
this site also has links to many global policy issues including
business in society, corruption, financial services, etc… |
| National
Statistical Agencies |
Compiled by the U.S. Bureau of the Census,
this site links to over 120 countries statistical agency. This
is an excellent starting point to find a country's governmental
data. |
| OECD |
Information from Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development. See also the library's OECD Economic
Surveys which contain short-term projections and current economic
developments are features of this economic survey of OECD members.
There are separate issues with updates for each country.
Ref HC 10 O692 AU 1983
|
| Global
Trade Tutorial |
From Tradeport. Org. Good tutorial for getting
started in international trade. Covers Researching markets,
Export strategy, focusing on details, rules of trade, financing
exports. The section on Trade FAQ also has contains, good, practical
information. |
| United
Nations |
The web page for the United Nations gives
access to many of this agency's reports. As for statistics,
the Millenium Indicators and Social Indicators are open to the
visitor. Other data sets are restricted to subscribers. Check
the library catalog for holdings of U.N. publications. |
| Trade
Development Alliance of Seattle |
Search this database by name of country
or organization for a list of trade-related organizations in
Washington State. |
| World Trade
Organization |
Full text of legal and official documents
through its Document Gateway. Trade statistics are also available
online. The library subscribes to the Annual Report of the WTO |
| Lemieux
Library International Business Guide |
For additional sources,
consult the Library's International Business Guide |
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