Business and economic development in Saudi Arabia : essays with Saudi scholars

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Business and economic development in Saudi Arabia : essays with Saudi scholars

edited by J.W. Wright, Jr

Macmillan, 1996

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"In cooperation with the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission to the United States, Washington, D.C." -- t.p

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Few economies have witnessed such accelerated economic growth as that arising from Saudi Arabia's discovery of oil. These essays introduce the complexities of the cultural, economic and legal issues that determine business practices in Saudi Arabia. Contributions recognize that while economic activity is dominated by the oil industry, it also boasts a diversified commercial environment. The collection combining historical perspective, academic research and practical observation is accessible and timely reading for those wishing to undertake business in Saudi Arabia.

Table of Contents

  • SECTION 1: THE HISTORY OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN SAUDI ARABIA - - Culture, Royalty, and Saudi Business Development: A Historical Perspective
  • J.W.Wright,Jr - - Social Change and Business Policy in an Era of New Prosperity: Strategic Investment Planning From 1970 to 1985
  • M.M.Ballool - - Private Sector Finance: Problems Faced by the Fourth and Fifth Five Year Development Plans
  • A.H.Albatel - - Cultural Continuity and the Saudi Urban Planning: National, Regional, and Municipal
  • F.A.Mubarak - - SECTION 2: LABOUR, TRAINING, AND PRODUCTIVITY IN SAUDI ARABIA - The Saudi Arabian Management Environment: A Review Essay and Lecture
  • A.Garawi & M.E.Schmidt - - Labour Constraints on Saudi Business Development
  • H.Khashoggi & C.M.Vaughn - - A Note on Saudi Arabia's Labour/Remittance Contract and Regional Developments with Jordan 1967-1992
  • C.M.Vaughn - - Small Businesses in Saudi Arabia
  • B.al-Hajjar & J.R.Presley - Attitudes, Culture, and Capital Distribution in Saudi Arabia
  • B.al Hajjar & J.R.Presley - - Mechanization and Production in Saudi Agri-Business
  • S.Al-Suhaibani - Saudi Arabian Export Strategy: A Micro-Level Analysis
  • A.Y.Al-Aali - The Structure and Performance of Saudi Business Enterprises
  • M.M.Metwally & A.M.M.Abel-Rahman - - The Role of the Controller in the Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
  • S.H.Atieh - - Index -

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