ISBN: 9788183763219    Publisher: Abd Publishers Year of publishing: 2011     Format:  Hardcover Language: English

In the new millennium, liberalization of trade borders has accelerated the flow of goods and services in the global markets; technological advancement and scientific development have had a multiplier effect on the opportunities and choices available to consumers, thus increasing competition and putting pressure on the performance of the individual firms and businesses within economies. Undoubtedly, this has led to the need to enhance productivity at the firm level, which is the driving force behind rate of return on investment-and which, in turn, determines the aggregate growth rates of an economy. These challenges have sequentially spurred governments to focus on factors influencing national competitiveness. This book provides deep insight into various dimensions o issues relating to the subject.
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