About this eBook
The second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include:
- The sources of economic, political, and natural risks, including the impact of COVID-19
- The endemic role of corruption in institutions, the economy, and society
- The region’s cultural and social diversity and resilience
- The role of technology and digitalization on corporate and marketing strategies
- The challenges of managing local and regional supply chains
The book includes examples and cases from across the region on corporate strategies, marketing, entrepreneurship, leadership, human resource management, and social and environmental sustainability. An ideal resource for anyone considering a business venture in the region, the book will especially appeal to practitioners and students who have a particular interest in Latin America.
About the author
Fernando Robles is an Emeritus Professor of International Business and International Relations at the School of Business of the George Washington University. A native of Peru, Robles received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at the National University of Engineering, Lima, Peru and a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Business Administration (ESAN) in Lima, Peru. He has an MBA degree from Georgia State University and a PhD in Business Administration from the Pennsylvania State University.
Nila M. Wiese is a Professor of International Business and Marketing in the School of Business and Leadership at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. A native of Honduras, she received a dual BS degree in Marketing and Management from Oklahoma State University, a master’s in International Management from Baylor University, and a PhD in Marketing from University of Oregon.
