Uncovering business management in China
This is a selection of resources on business management in China available from the NLB catalogue or the Internet and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
NLB print and digital resources
China CEO II: Voices of experience from 25 top executives leading MNCs in China
Interviews were conducted with 25 high-profile CEOs of multinational corporations in China and leading China-based consultants. This volume encapsulates their secret strategies for working with the Chinese government, attracting rich, tech-savvy domestic consumers and purpose-fuelled millennials, and riding on the wave of China’s rapid digitalisation.
Retrieved from OverDrive. (myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.)
Make it in China: The 6 secrets to successful sourcing
Based on the author’s 30 years of experience in sourcing, manufacturing and retailing, this book offers fresh insights on navigating the vibrant business environment in China. Shorten your learning curve with the practical advice and targeted solutions offered in this book and find out how to source for products in China meant for Western markets.
All rights reserved, Singapore: Candid Creation Publishing LLP, 2018
Business in contemporary China
Delve into the world of Chinese enterprise in this book, which covers the economic, political and technological aspects of doing business in contemporary China. Topics include economic trends, currency, intellectual property and entrepreneurship.
All rights reserved, New York: Routledge, 2016.
Multinational companies in China: Navigating the eight common management pitfalls
Discover in this book some of the common pitfalls and mistakes made by multinational companies (MNCs) in China. Arising from differences in culture, talent and opportunity, find out how your company can avoid them.
All rights reserved, Bingley: Emerald Publishing, 2017.
China’s next strategic advantage: From imitation to innovation
Take a closer look at China’s economic transformation technological innovation, and find out how these shifts will impact businesses in China and the world. The book also details how businesses in China can become part of this new innovative ecosystem.
Retrieved from OverDrive. (myLibrary ID is required to access this ebook.)
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Management lessons from Chinese business and philosophy
Listen to this 10-minute TED talk which uses a case study of a dumpling store in China to illustrate Chinese management lessons which are deeply rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy. Besides utilising growth strategies, the success of the dumpling store involved converting individual best practices into company policies for the long run.
Chinese corporations’ understanding of leadership
In a recent study of the leadership characteristics of top-level management in Chinese companies, two types of leaders were identified - task-oriented leaders and relationship-oriented leaders. The study also found that the authoritarian management style is common among the top leaders of a company, although there have been leadership style changes especially with the emerging younger cohort of Chinese entrepreneurs.
Next stop China: How small businesses can tame the dragon
Gain insights on how to establish a small business in China from this article. It also provides five practical starting points for those interested in the Chinese market, including selecting the appropriate products and services to sell, and practicalities such as employment laws in the country.
6 tips for doing business in China
What are some cultural and logistical concerns one should keep in mind when doing business in China? This article lists six useful things to note, including cultural differences such as the lunar calendar and pitching your sales to align with Chinese values.
It has been said: ‘In China, everything is possible – but nothing is easy.’ Download this report providing a brief overview of some key concepts to consider when doing business in China.