ABSTRACT

International Business in China looks at the inner workings of business in China. Each sector is explored in detail against the broader cultural context and regional variations. Throughout, the focus is on the political changes which have taken place in recent years and how this has affected business both within China and the firms interacting with her on an international level. The contributors are all well known for their expertise in international business and have had extensive experience with business in China on a domestic and international level. They provide an excellent blend of succinct analysis and practical guidelines for those interested in discovering more about international business in China.

chapter 1|28 pages

Toward the year 2000

Some strategic speculations about international business in China

chapter 2|16 pages

Variations in the economic development of China's provinces

An exploratory look 1

chapter 3|18 pages

Chinese enterprise management reforms in the post-Tiananmen era

The view from Liaoning Province

chapter 10|17 pages

The cultural context of negotiations

The implications of Chinese interpersonal norms 1

chapter 12|8 pages

International business in China