This book provides a detailed look at the birth, growth and expansion of African Multinational Enterprises (AMNEs). Specifically, it explores the historical, ideological, political and macroeconomics forces that shaped modern day Africa and the role they play in fostering the emergence and growth of AMNEs. It also examines some of the challenges these enterprises have faced in this venture including poor infrastructure, deficient supply chains, and opaque institutional and regulatory frameworks and the innovative ways by which they overcame them. In this way, this book provides practitioners and students with not only a detailed insight into AMNEs but also their potential competitive advantage in the international business stage.

Autorentext
Ebimo Amungo is the lead partner in Amungo Consulting Ltd, a consultant agency committed to enhancing the operational and management effectiveness of organizations through human capacity development, process improvements and strategy realignment. Previously, he lectured at the Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja. Dr. Amungo has an eclectic background in private and public sector organizations, having worked as a freelance reporter for the British Broadcasting Corporation and as a newspaper publisher and government media spokesman. His journey into academia began with his graduation from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, UK, with a Doctor of Business Administration degree. Dr. Amungo's research interests include internationalization of African firms, strategic management in the African context, and the role of context in international business research.

Inhalt

Introduction,- Part I: Chapter 1. The Multinational Corporation.- Chapter 2. The Global Distribution Of MNCS.- Chapter 3. Multinationals Strategies And Governance.- Part II: Chapter 4. Africa: A Continent Of Shortages.- Chapter 5. Putting Africa In Context.- Chapter 6. The Birth Of The African Lions.- Chapter 7. The Growth And Expansion Of African Challengers.- Chapter 8.- International Expansion: The Lions Venture Abroad.- Chapter 9. Sectors And Their Champions. Chapter 10.  Part III: Chapter 11. The Lions Driving The Development Of Africa.- Chapter 12. The African Lions In A Changing Marketplace.- Postscript: Sustaining The Growth Of Private Sector In Africa.