Inside The Chinese Business Mind

An insightful look at how Chinese business people think and live, offering executives and entrepreneurs a better way to understand a country in which business opportunities are still growing. Inside the Chinese Business Mind: A Tactical Guide for Managers focuses on helping Western business leaders and managers get an understanding of the core values and beliefs that drive business in China. It is a perfect tool for helping business people gain insights into the vastly different, surprisingly diverse Chinese business culture—and for learning more about themselves and their own values and behaviors in the process. At the core of Inside the Chinese Business Mind is an in-depth survey which gathered responses from over 200 business leaders in both the United States and China. Going beyond the scope of traditional guidebooks, the study incorporates elements of psychology, resulting in a fascinating portrait of the Chinese people, one that finds clear distinctions in behaviors and priorities across different regions, among various age groups, and within other demographic categories. This specific information will help business leaders develop the kind of cultural awareness that leads to greater opportunities and stronger relationships in China, at home, and within themselves.

Chen (management, Chinese University of Hong Kong and Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine--England) offers Western managers advice on navigating the Chinese business world. He explains the cultural and social principles underlying Chinese business organizations and their dynamics, illustrating his analyses with examples drawn from Asian and North American businesses. Communication patterns, networking, negotiation, competition, and the structure of China's transition economy are all discussed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

Analysis of how Chinese thought and culture have affected Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, and how Japanese conquest and culture have had their effect on the rest of Asia.

This unique book discusses how to manage an organization in China. It is based on the invaluable practical experience of entrepreneur Johan Bj”rkst‚n, who successfully built a local consulting business with over 100 employees, and Anders H„gglund, a seasoned manager who set up high-growth and highly profitable operations in China for a major industrial multinational. The book provides widely applicable advice based on experiences from different industries, including but not limited to those of the authors. Most books about business in China belong to one of two categories: autobiographical ?success stories? or academic treatises. Managing in China goes beyond these genres to provide highly relevant, practical advice and checklists, as well as concrete and illustrative examples from the authors' own experience. Managing in China succinctly explains how historical, cultural and social factors influence today's Chinese business environment, and how managers should take this into account in day-to-day operations. The book focuses on managing in a rapid-growth environment, but also provides advice on how to ensure sustainable operations and profitability in mature industries or a temporary downturn. Contents: Introduction: Why We Wrote This BookChinese Business ClimateDifferences and SimilaritiesKey Concepts of Chinese Business CultureThe Language ChallengeQualities of the Right Expatriate ManagerCompany SetupA Winning Local TeamThe Right Corporate CultureRight Business FocusSupport Your Frontline Sales OrganizationMarketing to ChinaSuccessful Execution Demands Top Management Attention Readership: Academics, students, general readers interested in China studies, China's economy, business and management and entrepreneurship.

This book is a comprehensive, expert guide to doing business in China Western technology, management expertise and capital have fueled an incredible expansion of China's economy. Trade with China is at an all time high and so are the numbers of Westerners travelling to China for business. Business from China has also picked up as Chinese firms look to expand abroad. Understanding the ins and outs of the confusing and often contradictory Chinese business culture can lend an enormous advantage. The Chinese Way in Business is an invaluable tool that teaches Westerners the basic Chinese philosophy of doing business and how to cultivate strong personal relationships with Chinese business people and Chinese nationals. The author, Boye Lafayette De Mente worked in Asia for over thirty years as a journalist and business consultant and has long been considered an authority on East Asian business. In this book, he reveals the historical factors, collective traits and individual qualities that determine how the Chinese do business today, and the direction their economy will take in the future. His is a true insider's view—whether the topic is the legal framework for business development, or the importance of social relationships to successful business dealings in China. The book is broken into ten key parts: Introduction: The Land and the People—includes a overview of Chinese ethnicity and the languages of China Part One:Return of the Central Kingdom—an extensive overview of recent events and new technologies in China Part Two: The Historical Perspective—Chinese philosophy and the Chinese mindset from antiquity to modern times Part Three: Doing Business in China—A detailed analysis of the nuts and bolts of Chinese Business Part Four: Key Concepts in Chinese Business—Concepts native to China such as Guanxi (relationships) that drive Chinese business practice Part Five: Additional Business Vocabulary Part Six: Glossary of Useful Terms—designed for quick referencing Part Seven: Internet Gateways to China—An overview of the dynamic online world in China Part Eight: Miscellaneous Information—contains information about English Language Publications and Weather Patterns Part Nine: Learning Some New Skills—Classical Chinese techniques which might benefit Western business people

This book is the first of its kind that provides a comprehensive overview and insightful analyses of Chinese business culture, behavioral patterns, and mind games from an insider?s perspective. It traces the underlying causes of these patterns and games in the context of Chinese philosophy, history, culture, political and economic systems, and regional features. It aims to cover all information essential to understanding the fundamental issues when an international business person conducts business in China or communicate with the Chinese community. It also presents a collection of real cases to illustrate and substantiate theoretical analyses and factual explanations in combination with plenty of useful practical advice and how-to tips. This book is written for international business people doing business or intending to do business in China or with the Chinese community, foreign expatriates in China, young professionals and students planning to develop their careers in China, and tourists planning trips to China. Also available in the Gale Virtual Reference Library (eBook). eBook pricing varies according to the size of your institution. Please contact us for details. eBook ISBN-13: 9789814253789 Available Now

How can managers discover, develop and implement successful business strategies for China and our global economy? Drawing on in-depth research with top executives of successful Chinese and Western companies, this book provides a road map for profitable business strategies in our interconnected economy. In the process, the authors describe and examine both Chinese and Western strategic management, their weaknesses and strengths. Starting with an analysis of the historical, cultural and legal antecedents of Chinese strategy, the authors identify potential for synergy and dominance between companies from Western, industrialized economies and Chinese companies. The book closes with recommendations on how the managements of non-Chinese companies, now pouring into China, can most effectively compete and interact with Chinese businesspersons and governments. The Chinese Tao of Business offers guidance to compete successfully against local companies and in foreign markets through: Unique insights into Chinese bus iness strategy, including its origins and influencing factors; Insightful perspectives on the evolution of China’s market and business environments; Incisive analysis of Eastern and Western strategic decision-making styles and how they differ; Cogent identification of hidden and overt threats, pitfalls and opportunities that Western companies face in China and how to plan for them; Effective direction through an Adaptive-Action Road Map (ARM) for successful business strategies in China and the global economy.

In this thoroughly revised edition of The Chinese Strategic Mind, Hong Liu underscores how the distinctive foundations of Chinese and Western thought lead to divergent focuses, objectives, and approaches. He aptly introduces a framework for comprehending the Chinese strategic mindset, exploring its origins, evolution, and implementation.