FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Emerald acquires Competitiveness Review
and International Journal of Commerce and Management
International business management titles now number 11
UNITED KINGDOM, 26 April 2007 – Emerald Group Publishing Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of two new journals to complement its existing international business titles: Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal and International Journal of Commerce and Management. Emerald has also acquired Journal of Global Competitiveness which will be merged into Competitiveness Review to combine the strengths of the two titles. The titles in the international business portfolio appeal to academics, researchers and practitioners in international trade, international business and business professionals from a wide range of industries.
Cathy Mostyn, Emerald’s Business Development Director explains, “Emerald is one of the leading journal publishers in the management field and celebrates 40 years of publishing this year. We are constantly seeking to enrich our management portfolio and acquired seven titles in 2006, and will launch eight new journals in 2007.”
About the titles
International Journal of Commerce and Management
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Currently published four times a year. Emerald will make the journal available online from 2008, and introduce features such as reference linking and a site licence for subscribing institutions.
The journal focuses on management thinking and practices, and international trade and business. Coverage includes:
• Strategy
• Leadership
• International business and economy
• Market entry and barriers
• E-commerce
• Disclosure and financial regulation
Article titles include:
• The Passionate Executive
• International Business Negotiations:
• Organizational Structure and Organizational Climate as Potential Predictors of Job Stress: Evidence from Malaysia
• Managing Expatriates:
• Seven Leadership Roles
Competitiveness Review
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Currently published four times a year. Emerald will make the journal available online from 2008, and introduce features such as reference linking and a site licence for subscribing institutions.
The journal covers subjects including theory and its applications pertaining to competitiveness;
• National Competitiveness
• Productivity and Technological Investment
• Organization Changes
• Organizational Performance
• Global Opportunities
• Strategic Management
• Work Improvement
• Strategic Alliances
• Human Resource Issues
• Innovation and Product Development
• Education Training and Development
• Privatization
• Emerging Markets
Articles include
• U.S. MBA Education-Competitiveness in the International Context
• On the Re-emergence of China and India as Global Economic and Political Powers.
• Online Advertised Reference Pricing: Consumers’ Perceptions and Responses
• China, Looking After Number One
• Inter-Firm Collaboration:
• Exploring the Cornerstones of Walmart’s Success & Competitiveness
• National Barriers to Global Competitiveness:
Notes to editors
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Established in 1967, Emerald Group Publishing Limited is the world’s leading publisher of management journals and databases.
Emerald celebrates 40 years of publishing excellence in 2007. Consistently ranked at 98% in customer satisfaction surveys, Emerald was voted "Best Customer Support" by readers of The Charleston Advisor. Emerald is COUNTER-compliant, meeting the international code of practice for reports that allow clients to measure usage of online information products and services in a consistent manner.
The Emerald online collection of journals, abstracts and resources, Emerald Management Xtra, is designed for business schools and management departments worldwide.
For further information, please contact:
Catherine Dhanjal
TheAnswer
Tel: 01883 650434/0794 166 9925
Catherine.dhanjal@
Or
Gill Etienne
Head of Corporate Communications
Emerald Group Publishing, Ltd.
60/62 Toller Lane, Bradford, BD8 9BY UK
Phone: 01274-777700
Fax: 01274-785201
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getienne@emeraldinsight.com
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