Doing Business in Europe

Authors: Scully, Maureen; CasePlace.org
Source: CasePlace.org
Year: 2004

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Abstract:

Doing Business in Europe is a Teaching Module that includes three business case studies and three background pieces – a book and two articles - focusing on a broad range of issues touching on the differences between doing business in the United States and doing business in Europe.


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