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China Business Carolyn Blackman

China Business By Carolyn Blackman

China Business by Carolyn Blackman


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Summary

Using real-life stories and situations, the author describes the business experiences of foreign executives and their companies in China - and the problems that are usually kept hidden. Unlocking the rules of the game, she offers practical strategies to turn obstacles into opportunities.

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China Business: The Rules of the Game by Carolyn Blackman

Doing business in China involves new challenges and traps for many Western businesspeople. Understanding the cultural context and logic of China's vastly different system is vital to success in this large and important market. Carolyn Blackman reveals the rules of the game - the key things you need to know to do business effectively in China. Using the experiences of Western executives and the problems they've encountered, plus her own deep understanding of Chinese culture, Blackman gives you tried and true practical strategies that will turn obstacles into advantages. Whether you want to avoid being taken by surprise or are looking for new ways of doing business in China, the book should set you on a fast-track to better business outcomes.

About Carolyn Blackman

Carolyn Blackman is a leading authority on the western business experience in China and has had long and close business relationships with Chinese officials dating back to 1977. A Mandarin speaker, she has given presentations to the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and the Australia China Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, and has written for many publications from The Australian newspaper to the Canadian China Business Forum. Carolyn is currently Senior Research Fellow in the Asian Studies Unit at the University of Ballarat, Australia.

Table of Contents

PrefaceGlossaryIntroductionQuick reference chartPART I THE CHINESE FACE OF GLOBALISATION1 A lot to learn: 'Nowhere else in the world is it like this!'2 Sustaining competitive advantage3 Corruption: 'Legitimate loot'4 CommunicationCase study: 'Often it is complicated'PART II STRATEGIC PLANS MEET CHINESE REALITY5 Disappointed expectationsCase study: 'An absolute mirage'6 Hidden agendasCase study: 'It's war'7 Corrupt practicesCase study: 'That's the way it works'8 TrustCase study: 'Sitting on nothing'PART III FOREIGN MANAGERS, CHINESE STAFF9 Shared managementCase study: 'They lose a bit of face'10 Cultural changeCase study: 'The foreigners are no good - listen to us'11 Skills differentialCase study: 'I could not imagine such a thing happening'12 SupervisionCase study: 'Like a poli

Additional information

GOR002352882
9781865082301
1865082309
China Business: The Rules of the Game by Carolyn Blackman
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Allen & Unwin
20000801
256
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