International Management Resources

• General Country Information
• Economic Conditions
• Legal and Management Issues
• Cultural Climate
• Finding Books in the Pace Library
• Finding Current Articles in Management Journals
• Citing Your Sources

General Country Information

These are suggested titles to get you started. See the section below on Finding Books in the Pace Library for more detailed information.. For additional websites please see the library's Internet Resources page. Click on International Trade or Country Information.

Background Notes    http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/

A database of basic but detailed information on all countries, with an emphasis on the political structure and conditions, given from the point of view of the US State Department.

Encyclopedia of Global Population and Demographics    Birnbaum Ref HB871.N43

Tables offer demographic profile of every country. Information includes geography, population, identity, vital statistics, households, economics and labor, transport, health & healthcare, education and communications.

Europa World Yearbook    Birnbaum Ref Reserve JN1.E85 Vols. 1 & 2

Information on over 250 countries that gives an introductory survey of each country followed by an economic and demographic survey and then a directory section.

United Nations Statistics Division     http://unstats.un.org/unsd/default.htm

The Statistics Divison compiles statistics from many international sources and produces global updates. Unrestricted free access is provided to selected global datasets.

World Factbook    Birnbaum Ref G122.U56a

Facts and information about almost everything. Snapshot information on all the countries. The 2005 edition is available online at http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/. Compiled by the CIA.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations    Birnbaum Ref G63.W67 (Vols. 1-5)

Information given on the countries includes: location & size, climate, plant life, environment, ethnic groups, languages, religions, transportation, history, government, political parties, local government, judicial system, labor, industry and more. Coordinates with the Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life.

Economic Conditions

Asian Development Outlook    Birnbaum Ref HC411.A1 A84

A country by country study of trends, prospects and statistics for Asia. See also the Asian Development Bank's Web site at http://www.adb.org.

Country Commerce    Birnbaum Ref Reserve HG338.I58

Organized in notebooks alphabetical by country. Includes information on the countries operating environment, special section on human resources, licensing, competition and price policies, corporate taxes and more.

Market Research from Export.gov  http://www.export.gov/marketresearch.html 

Among other many other resources, this site provides free access to the following Country & Industry Market Reports: Country Commercial Guides, Industry Sector Analyses, Marketing Insights, Multilateral Development Bank Reports, Best Markets, and other Industry/Regional Reports. (Registration required)

Country Briefings from Economist.com    http://www.economist.com/countries/ 

News, country profiles, forecasts, statistics, factsheet, economic data  and more from the Economist.

Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific    Birnbaum Ref HC411.U4 A233

Annual publication from the United Nations. Covers: global economic developments and implications for the ESCAP region, macroeconomic performance, socio-economic implications of demographic dynamics, domestic resource mobilization, external private resources, official flows, international systemic issues, conclusions and recommendations.

International Monetary Fund    http://www.imf.org/ 

Get a free 60 day trial to the International Financial Statistics by clicking on publications and then registering for a free trial. The IFS documents are also available in the Birnbaum Library's Periodical Department on the second floor of the library.

Retail Trade International    Birnbaum Ref Reserve HF5429.R48 (Vols. 1-7 and contents)

Gives detailed statistics and numbers on all sorts of retail trade for each country. Headings include: macroeconomic factors, retail sales, retail infrastructure, key retailing issues, retail business, food distribution, non-food distribution, major retailers and an overall outlook.

Stat-USA databases

From the United States Department of Commerce - over 300,000 reports and statistical series. Exporting and international trade information. Pace E-mail and Password required for off-campus use.

Legal and Management Issues

Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices    Birnbaum Ref HC59.C735 2000

Reports on individual country economic policy and trade practices prepared by the Department of State. Most recent issues available online at http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/rpts/eptp/. 

Dictionary of International Business Terms    Birnbaum Ref HD62.4 .S54

Short, easy to understand definitions of business terms. Includes some helpful appendixes.

Dun & Bradstreet's Guide to Doing Business Around the World    Birnbaum Ref HF1416.M78

Short section on individual countries include: trade opportunities, tariffs, risk factors, negotiating styles, investment climate, protocol, and cultural tips.

Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements   Birnbaum Ref JX1977. O8213 (vols. 1-4)

Alphabetical organization by topic. For each country it includes an overview history or the country and it's relationship with the UN and  individual entries for treaties and agreements with other countries.

Exporters' Encyclopaedia   Birnbaum Ref HF3011.E9 and Fact File supplement

Material is arranged geographically. Each country is profiled and information is given on: marketing data, communications, transportation, business travel, key contacts, and a summary of trade regulations and documentation required. 

Foreign Labor Trends    Birnbaum Ref Reserve HD4802.F67 (multi-volume)

Organized in notebooks. Each country has it's own section, published by the US Dept. of Labor that includes different information. The majority of the countries include information on the economy, labor markets, wages, government and recent legislation and appendices with additional information. Some also are available via the DOL website at http://www.dol.gov/ILAB/media/reports/main.htm

Hieros Gamos     http://www.hg.org/ 

Comprehensive law and government portal. See the International Law section on the left hand side of the page.

International Encyclopedia of Business & Management    Birnbaum Ref HF1001.I53 (Vols. 1-7)

Good articles on management in other countries. Alphabetical organization.

Social Security Programs Throughout the World    Birnbaum Ref HD7091.U62

Published every other year and organized alphabetically by country with major categories of information including: old age, disability and death, sickness and maternity, work injury, and unemployment. Updated information for certain countries is available online at http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssptw/index.html.

Cultural Climate

Countries and Their Cultures    Birnbaum Ref GN307.C68 (Vols. 1-4)

Alphabetical by country. Entries include: identification, location/geography, demography, linguistic affiliation, symbolism, history and ethnic relations, urbanism, architecture and the use of space, food and economy (commercial activities, major industries, trade, division of labor), social stratification, political life, military activity, social welfare and change programs, etiquette, religion and much more!

See also the E-Book version of Countries and Their Cultures, but note that the Search doesn't work very well -- use the Table of Contents or Index. Pace E-mail and Password required for off-campus use.

Culture and Customs of **** Series    Birnbaum Stacks

Search the catalog under TITLE for "culture and customs of COUNTRY". Not all countries are included yet in this new series.

CultureGrams: The Nations Around Us  Birnbaum Ref GT150.C88 Vols. 1-4

Provides 3-4 page entries on each country, covering general attitudes, religion, customs and other courtesies, personal appearance, commerce, gestures, and transportation.

Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys through 23 Nations    Birnbaum Ref GN345.7 .G36

Uses the cultural metaphor as a method for understanding the cultural mindset of a nation.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life    Birnbaum Ref GN333.W67 (Vols. 1-4)

Contains articles exploring the way of life for over 500 culture groups worldwide. Focuses on traditions, living conditions, and personalities of the peoples. Parallels the Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations.

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Finding Books in the Pace University Library

You can find other books on your topic by searching the online Pace Library Catalog by Keyword or Library of Congress Subject Heading.

Unless you know the Subject Headings that pertain to your topic, you may want to begin with a Keyword search. 

Once you have found a source that you find useful, look at the Library of Congress Subject Headings towards the bottom of the catalog record to determine the best terms to use in a Subject search for further materials. 

For additional tips on searching the catalog, see the library's guide to Using the Pace Library Catalog.

Finding Current Articles in Management Journals

To access databases through the Pace Library, go to the library home page (http://library.pace.edu/), click on Databases, and use the pull-down menu labeled "Subject Research Area" to select Business.  You may also choose a specific database from an alphabetical list.  Use the databases listed below to find citations and abstracts, and in some cases full-text journal articles. Pace E-mail and Password required for off-campus use.

ABI-Inform

Abstracts and indexes over 1,000 management, marketing and business journals from 1971 to the present. Also includes Full Text coverage of more than 500 major publications from 1991 onward.

Business and Company Resource Center

This database contains company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information.

Business Source Premier   

provides full text for over 2,710 scholarly business journals covering management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and much more

Lexis-Nexis Universe

Lexis-Nexis Universe offers full-text publication of news, business, legal, and medical information.  In the Reference section look for: Country Profiles from CIA World Factbook and Walden's Country Reports. 

Citing Your Sources

Once you have finished your research and written your paper, you will need to prepare your bibliography and cite any sources you have referenced within the text. Please see the Pace Library's guide to Citing Resources for information on citation styles for print and electronic resources. Please check with your instructor if you are unsure of which citation style to use.

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